Program Manager -B-LDH; SICC Executive Director​/Program Manager

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.

The Program Manager position with the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD) offers an exciting opportunity to lead Louisiana’s Early Steps program, delivering vital early intervention services to over 12,000 infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities. In this role, you will oversee statewide program operations, supervise staff, ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, and serve as Executive Director of the Louisiana State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC).

If you are passionate about making a difference and possess strong leadership and program management skills, we encourage you to apply!

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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

• Oversee statewide implementation and management of the Early Steps early intervention program serving approximately 12,000 infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities.
• Supervise programmatic staff to ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines, including IDEA Part C and Medicaid regulations.
• Serve as Executive Director of the Louisiana State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC), facilitating meetings, managing membership, and ensuring adherence to bylaws.
• Develop, review, and revise program policies, procedures, and reports to support program goals and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Early Steps teams including Data Management, Quality Assurance, and Provider Relations to monitor service utilization and improve outcomes.
• Lead statewide child find and public awareness activities, including creating outreach materials and representing Early Steps at community events.

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

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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.

Patricia Walker

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DCFS

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

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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.

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