Program Monitor-DHH Position Available In Jefferson, Louisiana

Program Monitor-DHH 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars New Orleans, LA Salary $4,387.00 – $8,608.00 Monthly Location New Orleans, LA Job Type Classified Job Number

OAAS/DPT/209058

Department LDH-Office of Aging & Adult Services Opening Date 06/05/2025 Closing Date 6/11/2025 11:59 PM Central About this Job 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. 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 found here.

Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:

60% Resource Coordination and Support Conducts comprehensive assessments of participant needs and preferences to identify appropriate resources needed for successful transition to permanent supportive housing. Monitors participants to follow up on identified resource solutions. Ensures all applications, forms, and other supporting documentation needed to secure housing and other identified community resources are received and processed in a timely manner, meeting all resource/referral guidelines and deadlines. Monitors housing availability and challenges. Identifies solutions for unique challenges such as limited access to utilities, septic systems, and internet connectivity. Addresses barriers for rural area resource needs including limited housing stock, distance and transportation, and availability of support services. Addresses barriers for urban area resource needs including higher cost of living challenges, diverse housing options, and increased competition for support services. Identifies and monitors resource options to present to the participant to ensure a person centered focus on housing and resource utilization preferences. Assists PSH participants with navigating complex referral options to facilitate a successful transition to permanent supportive housing. Completes necessary applications for identified housing and resources, and monitors. Participant referrals to community partners and/or programs. Tracks, monitors, and assists with the submission of required annual recertification process for all PSH participants. Performs inspections to ensure properties meet HUD guidelines regarding safe, sanitary, and decent conditions for tenants 25% Community Outreach Identifies community resources and communicates with supervisor on new community partnerships that provide supports to those transitioning into permanent supportive housing. Advocates on behalf of clients to ensure access to necessary community supports and resources, including housing subsidies, rental assistance, and public benefits. Presents PSH information to community partners and to relevant agencies. Utilizes housing policy knowledge to represent OAAS at agency housing related meetings including, but not limited to My Choice Louisiana, My Place Louisiana, Local Housing Coalition Agency meetings, and Louisiana Housing Corporation meetings. Identifies and builds collaborative relationships with community partners to facilitate permanent supportive housing transitions. Identifies and monitors resource and referral opportunities 10% Program Integrity Provides training and in-service to regional employees on best practices and procedures related to resource utilization to ensure successful transition of participants into permanent supportive housing. Monitors post pre- and post-transition housing support and services including landlord communication, training and support on payment of utilities, and follow up on any support requests. Monitors current policies and or initiatives to apply to current application/processes as well as to make suggestions to improve current PSH policies and procedures. Enters all information required for tracking PSH program outcomes and deliverables to state and federal partners in appropriate systems (i.e. Yardi, Monday.com, SharePoint, etc). 5% Emergency Functions Fulfills obligation for State’s emergency preparedness and response efforts as assigned during an emergency and assists impacted participants and providers to assure they are back in operation as soon as possible following the event. 5% Other Statewide travel as required to complete tasks associated with the effective operation of OAAS.

Position-Specific Details:

This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Office of Aging and Adult Services / Headquarters /

Orleans Parish Announcement Number:

OAAS/DPT/209058

Cost Center:

3201055101 Position Number(s): 50520533 This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Probationary appointment. How To Apply 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 will NOT populate 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 LA Department of Health (LDH) Division of 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. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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 at https://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 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