Program Manager 3-DHH Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4792092) Apply  Program Manager 3-DHH Salary $5,860.00 - $11,492.00 Monthly Location Statewide, LA Job Type Classified Job Number OAAS/DPT/204591 Department LDH-Office of Aging & Adult Services Opening Date 01/15/2025 Closing Date 2/5/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits Supplemental Information The Louisiana Department of Health is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through direct provision of quality services, the development and stimulation of services of others, and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner. LDH serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Office of Aging and Adult Services / Headquarters / Statewide - All Parish Announcement Number: OAAS/DPT/204591 Cost Center: 3201020300 Position Number(s): 50488233 This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Probationary appointment. No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy. Preferred Qualifications: + Experience in high-level project management, facilitation of systems management change, and comprehensive knowledge of Medicaid Home and Community Based Service (HCBS) waiver programs and other resources to facilitate access to long-term support and service programs. + Experience working with the elderly and/or people with adult-onset disabilities. + Knowledge of federal and state HCBS rules and regulations. + Experience with data collection, analysis and reporting. TheOAAS/Program Operations Program Manager 3 directly supervises both Program Operations’ Area Managers and is responsible for administrative oversight of waiver program operations statewide in all 9 LDH regions. Incumbent must possess a thorough knowledge of state and federal Medicaid guidelines and agency policies and procedures in addition to knowledge of the Medicaid service system for Long Term Care. Incumbent adheres to applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of LDH, OAAS, Civil Service and appropriate state/federal licensing and governing bodies. Incumbent participates in special projects as needed as well as performs other duties assigned by superiors for smooth and effective operation of the agency and of the OAAS programs. Essential duties include, but are not limited to – + Managing and directing OAAS Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waiver programs while working with internal and external stakeholders to develop program policies and procedures consistent with best practice and federal/state laws and regulations. + Overseeing the work of managers who are responsible for analyzing, evaluating and assuring effectiveness of service delivery and product completion through data obtained from reports, meetings, provider/agency communication, and information from higher management. + Monitoring budgetary and programmatic aspects of Program Operations to ensure adherence to budget. + Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to analyze the impact of changes in federal/state laws and/or regulations on assigned programs. + Recommending and implementing programmatic updates to state legislation, guidelines, and/or policies/procedures that align to changes to federal/state laws and/or regulations. 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. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.* A resume upload willNOTpopulate your information into your application. Work experience left off your electronic application or only included in an attached resume is not eligible to receive credit For further information about this vacancy contact: Debbie Parris-Thymes Debbie.Parris-Thymes2@la.gov LDH/HUMAN RESOURCES 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. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Eight 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 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 A bachelor’s degree plus 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 An advanced degree or a Juris Doctorate 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. 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 Concepts Function of Work: To administer large and highly complex statewide program(s). Level of Work: Administrator. Supervision Received: Administrative direction from a higher-level administrator/executive. Supervision Exercised: Supervision over lower-level positions in accordance with the Civil Service Allocation Criteria Memo. Location of Work: Department of Health and Hospitals and other social service entities as established by an approved DSCS Allocation Criteria Memorandum. Job Distinctions: Differs from Program Manager 2--DHH by the presence of responsibility for administering large and highly complex statewide program(s) and supervision exercised. Differs from Program Manager 4--DHH by the absence of responsibility for directing all program functions of large and complex program(s) and supervision exercised. Examples of Work Working Job Description: TheOffice of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS)was formed within the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) as a healthcare reform initiative, bringing together long-term support and service programs located within LDH that serve the elderly and people with adult-onset disabilities. OAAS aims to develop, provide, and enhance services that offer meaningful choices for people in need of long-term care. The office is committed to developing a long-term care system that provides choice, ensures quality, and meets the needs of consumers and caregivers in a fiscally responsible manner. OAAS has an annual administrative budget of approximately $70 million and provides services to approximately 30,000 participants (the elderly and people with adult-onset disabilities) through several large and complex Medicaid programs whose budgets total approximately $1.3 billion annually; including the Nursing Facility Admissions Program, Long-Term Personal Care Services Program, and two Medicaid Home and Community Based Services Waiver programs. OAAS also administers one state-operated health care facility, Protective Services, Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) and other non-Medicaid grants and programs. OAAS state agency and regional office staff oversee programmatic operations, execute and monitor contracts, provide technical assistance to support coordination agencies and providers, and conduct monitoring and oversight activities to ensure compliance with federal regulations and state statutes and policies. The OAAS Program Operations Division includes three main functional areas - Regional Waiver Operations, Support Coordination Agency/Provider Relations/Training, and Nursing Facility Admissions (NFA). Program Operations Division is responsible for administering the following statewide programs and functions 2 Areas which are composed of nine OAAS Regional Operations Offices located throughout the state: + Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waiver programs; + Nursing Facility Admissions and Continued Stay Requests; + Support Coordination; + Provider Relations; and + Training. 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 Agency State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. 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