Program Manager 1-A-LDH
About The Position
The Louisiana Department of Health’s Office of Behavioral Health seeks a Program Manager to oversee statewide substance abuse prevention initiatives, support workforce development, and promote evidence-based prevention strategies. The role collaborates with local partners and oversees grant programs, training, and technical assistance to expand resources for individuals, families, service members, and veterans. The Program Manager oversees implementation and administration of the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant Program and monitors local entities and providers for fiscal and programmatic compliance. The position also coordinates statewide prevention workforce development and problem gambling prevention initiatives, and supports the Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families initiative through statewide partnerships and technical assistance.
Requirements
- Meet one of the following minimum qualification pathways: seven years of qualifying experience; six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of qualifying experience; a bachelor's degree plus four years of qualifying experience; or an advanced degree or Juris Doctorate plus three years of qualifying experience.
- Qualifying experience includes developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs, or work in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services.
- For the six-year full-time work experience pathway, each 30 semester hours from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of experience, up to 120 semester hours and four years.
Responsibilities
- Oversee statewide implementation and administration of the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant Program, ensuring program goals, objectives, and contractual requirements are met.
- Conduct fiscal and programmatic monitoring of Local Governing Entities and service providers to ensure compliance, effective service delivery, and accountability.
- Provide consultation, training, and technical assistance to Local Governing Entities and prevention providers on evidence-based strategies, program implementation, corrective action plans, and staff development.
- Coordinate and monitor statewide prevention workforce development initiatives, including contract oversight and operations of the Louisiana Center for Prevention Resources.
- Oversee prevention training and professional development to strengthen workforce capacity, support prevention certification, and promote effective substance abuse prevention practices.
- Monitor and coordinate statewide problem gambling prevention initiatives, including contract deliverables, training, technical assistance, and implementation.
- Support the Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families initiative by coordinating statewide partnerships and providing consultation and technical assistance to connect individuals and families with resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
