Program Manager 1-B-LDH (My Place 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.
Learn more about the Louisiana Department of Health
Step into a high-impact leadership role driving one of the nation’s most transformative Medicaid initiatives. As the OCDD My Place Project Manager, you’ll lead Louisiana’s nationally recognized Money Follows the Person demonstration, overseeing a multimillion-dollar, federally supported program that helps individuals transition from institutional care into home and community-based settings. With direct visibility from CMS and Congress, this role offers the chance to shape policy, expand access to care, and improve the lives of hundreds. If you’re ready to lead meaningful change on a statewide and national stage, this is your opportunity.
The ideal candidate should have experience working with grants and individuals with developmental disabilities.
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:
- Implements and oversees the Operational Protocol to support statewide transitions from institutional settings to home and community-based services using NOW, ROW, and CC waivers
- Ensures compliance with OCDD and Medicaid waiver policies, adapting to evolving regulations and program requirements;
- Monitors program performance by analyzing data indicators, tracking transition goals, and developing budget projections and reports;
- Identifies and addresses program challenges proactively, implementing solutions to meet grant benchmarks and improve outcomes;
- Coordinates and promotes pre- and post-move support, including housing assistance, family training, workforce development, and transition coordination services;
- Represents the My Place program at statewide councils, workgroups, and professional meetings, providing education and program updates;
- Prepares and delivers comprehensive reports and data to leadership, Medicaid, CMS, and stakeholders, including budgets, quality metrics, and program outcomes.
Position-Specific Details:
Location: OCDD/Administration/Finance/Programmatic/East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment or a Promotional appointment.
Cost Center: 3402070700
Position Number(s): 50382522How 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:
Shea Malbreaugh
Shea.Malbreaugh@la.gov
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818 Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-4287This 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.
