Program Monitor LDH

State of Louisiana • Statewide, LA

9h • Remote

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. Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health This position may be filled in the following parishes: Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard Louisiana’s Permanent Supportive Housing Program (PSH) uses federal and state resources to increase access to decent, safe, and affordable mainstream housing to individuals with disabilities, individuals who are homeless, and individuals at risk of homeless; and to help individuals maintain long-term stable and successful tenancies. PSH achieved national recognition as the country’s first cross-disabilities PSH program and its success is based on the inclusion of services that are flexible and responsive to the needs of the individual, available when needed, and accessible where the tenant lives.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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

• Experience working with housing, community-based services, and/or support services for vulnerable populations.
• Knowledge of state and federal housing voucher programs, food assistance programs, and/or community support programs.

Responsibilities

• Providing resource coordination and support to participants, which includes identifying the appropriate resources necessary for successful tenancy.
• Ensuring all documentation needed to secure housing and other community resources are completed timely.
• Identifying and addressing housing availability and barriers.
• Performing all duties as required for annual recertification process and housing inspection process.
• Working closely with state agencies and community organizations to streamline access to services.
• Contributing to the development of policies and procedures that improve the availability and coordination of resources, ensuring long-term independence for participants.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed