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Program Monitor--LDH

Salary

$4,387.00 - $8,608.00 Monthly

Location

Statewide, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

OAAS/CSH/215914

Department

LDH-Office of Aging & Adult Services

Opening Date

12/19/2025

Closing Date

1/2/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health (https://ldh.la.gov/)

The Program Monitor a vital role in executing the design, policies, and procedures of the My Choice Louisiana Rental Assistance Program (MCL RAP). This includes oversight of rental and utility subsidy payments, administration of Establishment and Preservation (E&P) funds, and comprehensive fiscal and programmatic monitoring to support individuals transitioning from facilities to home- and community-based settings. This vital role ensures the timely and accurate processing of monthly rent and utility payments for participant households statewide, preventing disruptions such as eviction, utility disconnections, and housing instability. This role ensures adherence to all applicable federal and state requirements, maintains strong fiscal accountability, and provides ongoing communication, coordination, and technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders.

Applicants who are detail-oriented, mission-driven, and interested in housing stability, program oversight, and public service are strongly encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

Five years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus two years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR

An advanced degree or a Juris Doctorate plus one year of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

+ Monitor expenditures from the statewide MCL RAP budget and develop monthly projections for rental assistance, utility assistance, and E&P fund payments.

+ Review and approve rental and utility assistance requests, ensuring all required documents—including leases, rental assistance packets, vendor payment information, and notices of rent—are complete and accurate prior to payment.

+ Review and approve requests for E&P funds to address participant housing barriers, confirming eligibility and documentation accuracy.

+ Track, verify, and process all MCL invoices and reimbursement requests, ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements and preventing fraud, error, and waste.

+ Maintain complete, organized, and auditable fiscal files to ensure transparency and accountability.

+ Provide training and technical assistance to staff on MCL policies, procedures, tracking systems, and documentation standards.

+ Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive monitoring and reporting system for MCL RAP to ensure compliance and program sustainability.

The ideal candidate should posses the following experience:

Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating housing assistance programs, including the processing of rental and utility payments and maintaining strong fiscal accountability. Proven ability to support individuals transitioning from facility-based care to home- or community-based settings, as well as populations experiencing housing instability. Knowledgeable in federal and state housing regulations, including HUD, Fair Housing, ADA, and related program requirements. Experienced in program data management, compliance monitoring, audits, and reporting to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures. Skilled in providing technical assistance, training, and guidance to staff, service providers, and community partners, with strong organizational abilities to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and program responsibilities effectively.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)

Cost Center: 3201055101

Position Number(s): 50691635

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

Casey Hickman

[email protected]

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818 Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477

This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.

LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here (https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs\_rehabilitation.asp) .

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

+ New Year's Day

+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

+ Mardi Gras,

+ Good Friday,

+ Memorial Day,

+ Independence Day,

+ Labor Day,

+ Veteran's Day,

+ Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

+ Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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This position may be filled as a Job appointment only. Job appointments may last up to 48 months. Acknowledge by checking “Yes” that you understand this is a temporary position.

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Describe your experience working with vulnerable populations, including individuals transitioning from facilities to home- or community-based settings, or those at risk of housing instability. Type N/A for no experience.

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What experience do you have managing or coordinating housing assistance programs, including oversight of rental or utility payments, processing subsidies, or resolving housing-related issues with landlords or providers? Type N/A for no experience.

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Describe your experience with data collection, analysis, and reporting, particularly related to program monitoring, compliance, or financial tracking in a housing or social services context. Type N/A for no experience.

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To ensure compliance with LDH Nepotism Policy#41, if you have any immediate family members that are currently employed by LDH, please list the name and relationship. Please type “N/A” if no immediate family members are employed by LDH.

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Employer

State of Louisiana

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For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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