Economic Stability Consultant

State of Louisiana • Statewide, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Health's mission is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana. This role is within the Quality Control Unit, focusing on ensuring the integrity and accuracy of statewide public assistance programs. The position involves mentoring reviewers, interpreting policies, conducting quality reviews, and contributing to corrective action initiatives to improve agency operations. The ideal candidate will be analytical, enjoy problem-solving, leadership, and making a difference through quality assurance and program improvement. Detail-oriented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and seek a career with purpose and professional growth are encouraged to apply. Applicants must clearly describe their experience with specific Economic Stability, Medicaid programs, etc., or identify the section/unit where they performed economic stability social services work to be considered eligible.

Requirements

• Six years of economic stability social services experience; OR
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of economic stability social services experience; OR
• A bachelor's degree plus three years of economic stability social services experience; OR
• An advanced degree in a social sciences field, business, public, or health administration plus two years of economic stability social services experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a lead worker for statewide Quality Control activities by analyzing policy audit functions related to Social Services Programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
• Reviews completed Quality Control case audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Provides guidance, policy interpretation, and technical assistance to Quality Control reviewers regarding complex program rules and audit requirements.
• Assists in the development and coordination of validation processes and program adaptations used in statewide Quality Control reviews and audits.
• Maintains audit records, prepares reports and correspondence related to program findings, and provides data to management regarding compliance, non-compliance, and performance outcomes.
• Participates in corrective action initiatives, committees, and collaborative forums to identify error trends, improve program performance, and reduce state and federal error rates and fiscal sanctions.
• Represents management in meetings and communications with internal staff, state and federal partners, and other stakeholders regarding Quality Control policies, audit findings, and program compliance matters.

What This Job Offers

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