Program Manager 1-B-LDH (SICC Executive Director/ Program Manager)
State of Louisiana
About this Job
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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.
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This position may be filled in the following parishes: East Baton Rouge Parish
Join the Louisiana Department of Health’s Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD) as a Program Manager for Early Steps, the state’s early intervention program for infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities. Lead and oversee services impacting over 12,000 children and coordinate with 1,500 providers statewide. This role offers the chance to guide screenings, evaluations, and direct services while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. You’ll supervise program staff, shape policy implementation, and serve as Executive Director for the Louisiana State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC). Make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families across Louisiana!
Minimum Qualifications
- Seven 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 four 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 four 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 three 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.
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 found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
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Job Duties:
Serve as Executive Director of the Louisiana State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC), SICC Executive Committee, and SICC sub-committees in accordance with IDEA Part C and Louisiana Boards and Commissions requirements.
Ensure SICC members adhere to by-laws, rules, and regulations, and facilitate full participation of all appropriate public agencies and parent representatives.
Plan, organize, and lead SICC and committee meetings, including preparing agendas and completing meeting minutes.
Oversee the development and submission of quarterly reports for the Governor’s Office of Disability Affairs, SICC members, EarlySteps, and OCDD.
Recruit and support new SICC members through the application process, and develop and implement member training programs.
Approve correspondence and maintain current SICC information on EarlySteps and Louisiana Boards and Commissions websites, including meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes.
Serve as a liaison for EarlySteps on statewide task forces, work groups, councils, and coalitions, and participate in relevant LDH, OCDD, and EarlySteps meetings, as well as national early childhood webinars and conferences.
Conduct EarlySteps statewide child find and public awareness activities, including creating informational brochures and representing EarlySteps at health fairs and community events.
Manage EarlySteps monitoring activities, assist with local, state, and national data collection, and prepare the State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report for the U.S. Department of Education.
Oversee EarlySteps record requests and referrals, and assess regional needs related to resources, information gaps, and barriers to services.
Position-Specific Details:Location: Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities / Admin/Finance/Programmatic / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment, or Promotional appointment *
Cost Center: 3402050500
Position Number(s): 50687928
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). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
Debbie Parris-Thymes
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.
LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.