Program Monitor LDH (My Choice Transition Coordinator)

Salary $4,387.00 - $8,608.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number

OAAS/DPT/222471

Department LDH-Office of Aging & Adult Services Opening Date 06/18/2026 Closing Date 6/29/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job 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 Louisiana Department of Health For multiple parish postings: This position may be filled in the following parish(es): East Baton Rouge Serves at the OAAS My Choice Transition Coordinator (TC) for the My Choice LA (MCL) project. These positions are work from home positions and are domiciled to assure statewide coverage. My Choice Louisiana (MCL) is a state program within the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) and operated jointly by the Office of Aging and Adult Services and the Office of Behavioral Health. MCL grew out of an agreement between the LDH and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). In this agreement. LDH committed to increasing services and supports giving individuals in Medicaid Long Term Care institutions (LA Nursing Facilities) with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and physical limitations due to disability increased opportunities for successful transitions into communities of their choosing. The Transition Coordinator (TC) is responsible for coordinating and monitoring the successful transition of individuals from nursing facilities to community-based settings. The position collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, provides technical assistance, addresses barriers to transition, and supports policy development and statewide initiatives to expand community-based services and improve transition outcomes. 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

• Coordinate, implement, and monitor the successful transition of individuals from nursing facilities to community-based settings in accordance with Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS) guidelines. Conduct transition assessments, evaluate individual needs and preferences, develop person-centered transition plans, and update plans as needed to support successful community living. Collaborate with nursing facility staff, Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MMCOs), support coordination agencies, behavioral health providers, and community partners to coordinate services and facilitate transitions. Assist individuals with securing housing, community resources, and necessary documentation to support a safe and successful transition to the community. Monitor transition progress by tracking cases, identifying and resolving barriers, facilitating transition team meetings, and providing technical assistance on complex cases. Conduct pre- and post-transition visits to evaluate outcomes, address concerns, and ensure participants receive ongoing services and supports to maintain community placement. Develop partnerships with community organizations, maintain resource inventories, provide education and training to stakeholders, and recommend policy improvements to strengthen transition services and community-based supports. Incumbent must adhere to pertinent laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of LDH, OAAS, Civil Service and appropriate state/federal licensing and governing bodies. Performs other duties as assigned for smooth operation of the agency.

Position-Specific Details:

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING

Knowledge of long-term care service delivery to older adults and/or people with disabilities. Experience with one or more of the following: transition planning from nursing facilities; transition planning from ICDFs/DD; service delivery to persons with mental illness; experience with support coordination/case management; social services coordination; Medicaid or program office functions on the state or regional level; HCBS enrolled provider agency management.

Location:

Office of Aging and Adult Services / Headquarters - AD

DOJ MCL TRANSITIONS-RO2

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East Baton Rouge Parish Appointment Type:

This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment

Cost Center:

3201027302 Position Number(s): 50580823

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 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 Debbie.

Parris-Thymes2@la.gov 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. 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