Deputy Assistant Secretary 3

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Office 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 older adults and individuals 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. Step into a high-impact leadership role supporting Louisiana’s aging and disability communities. This position, housed within the Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS) at LDH’s state office in Baton Rouge, serves as the administrator of the Community Based Long Term Care Division—playing a central role in shaping and guiding services that help older adults and adults with disabilities live with dignity, independence, and choice. As a key advisor to the OAAS Assistant Secretary, the incumbent will apply expertise in Medicaid long-term care programs, home and community-based services, state and federal regulations, and best practices in person-centered care. This role offers the opportunity to lead critical initiatives, ensure program integrity, collaborate with statewide partners, and support innovative community-based solutions that strengthen Louisiana’s long-term care system. If you’re passionate about improving lives, driven by service, and ready to lead with purpose, this position offers a meaningful and rewarding career path within LDH.

Requirements

• Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the managerial level or above:
• Eight years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field plus five years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR A bachelor’s degree plus five years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR An advanced degree, or a Juris Doctorate, plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 1915(c) waiver and staff management experience

Responsibilities

• Administers statewide long-term supports and services programs, including home and community-based waivers, Medicaid state plan services, state-funded programs, and other community-based long-term care initiatives.
• Keeps the Assistant Secretary informed of key issues, provides recommendations, and acts on their behalf for assigned programmatic functions when needed.
• Oversees program operations through direct and indirect supervision, delegating responsibilities and ensuring staff performance aligns with agency goals.
• Exercises sound judgment to resolve conflicts, address problems, and support effective program operations.
• Coordinates with stakeholders and interagency partners by conducting meetings, trainings, and discussions with staff, providers, advocates, legislators, federal partners, and other state entities.
• Evaluates program effectiveness through data review, reports, communication from stakeholders, and participation in meetings, ensuring quality service delivery.
• Ensures compliance with laws and regulations, develops and updates policy, analyzes the impact of federal and state changes, participates in drafting legislation, and responds to executive and legislative inquiries with accurate program information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager