Program Manager 3--Social Services
Program Manager 3--Social Services
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About this Job
Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections
Corrections Services
HEADQUARTERS OFFICES
Baton Rouge LA
The position is located at DOC Headquarters in the Mental Health Department.
This position serves as the statewide Behavioral Health Director providing administrative and clinical oversight for all mental/behavioral health and substance use programs within state prison institutions. The position will also provide behavioral health expertise and review of services for contracted behavioral health services with local jails and private prisons.Why work for DOC
- Culture:DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs creating a sense of community prioritizing internal promotional opportunities clear communication and professional development.
- Growth:Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
- Benefits:DOC offers a generous benefits package including a defined benefit pension plan health insurance that is also available post-retirement at least 10 paid holidays sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week a deferred compensation plan a flexible benefits plan alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Eight years of experience in administrative services public health social services or health services; OR
Six years of work experience in any field plus five years of experience in administrative services public health social services or health services; OR
A baccalaureate degree plus five years of experience in administrative services public health social services or health services; OR
An advanced degree in a social science field public health counseling social work rehabilitation services business public or health administration or Juris Doctorate plus four years of experience in administrative services public health social services or health 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:
1. Provides program oversight for the Louisiana Department of Corrections behavioral health services at all state penal institutions identifying and implementing evidence-based practices.2. Develops and tracks annual departmental goals. Reviews budgets and service delivery/expansion for program grants. Approves all grant funded purchases.3. Works with State Prisons Local Jails Private Jails Probation and Parole The Probation and Parole Board the Office of Behavioral Health Judges District Attorneys community service providers LGEs and other relevant agencies and officials to ensure quality of service dissemination of information smooth offender transfer between systems and a cooperative effort to obtain the best possible outcomes for offenders.4. Creates statewide policies regulations and clinical practice regarding Mental/Behavioral Services and Substance Use programming based on changes in population need accreditation legislation industry standard and best practice evolution.5. Reviews proposed state legislation and potential impact on departmental behavioral health programs and/or funding within the Department. Effects necessary changes based on passed legislation that will impact the department.THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS A PROBATIONAL APPOINTMENT
or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE
OF LOUISIANA STATE GOVERNMENT (State Employee)
Position-Specific Details:This position may be filled as:
- DETAIL: The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
- PROBATIONAL APPOINTMENT: Current permanent status classified State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if selected.
- TEMPORARY JOB APPOINTMENT: This position may be filled by temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment should a permanent position become available the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.
Exams and License Requirements
- No Civil Service Test Score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
- Any degree certificate special license or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
- Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
- Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.
Note regarding the advertised pay range:The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career andnotthe amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
How to Apply:To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.
REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT.
- IMPORTANT:In the supplemental questions section applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment by answering YES to the PREA question.
- Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process should you be selected.- 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.
- This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.
- To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available clickHERE.
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.
Contact Information:Forfurtherinformation about this vacancy contact:
Megan Coco
Human Resources Department
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Unclear
