Program Monitor LDH

New Orleans, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 4387 - 8608

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About this Job

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

The Office of Aging and Adult Services is seeking a dedicated Program Monitor to support Louisianas nationally recognized Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Program. This role coordinates housing referrals monitors unit availability and ensures compliance to help individuals with disabilities and those at risk of homelessness secure stable affordable housing. The Program Monitor works closely with participants service providers and housing partners to remove barriers facilitate successful placements and uphold Fair Housing standards. This position offers an opportunity to make a lasting impact by helping Louisianans achieve independence and housing stability through compassionate and solution-focused support.

Minimum Qualifications

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 bachelors 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.

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:

Coordinate and monitor referrals for PBV participants to ensure timely and accurate matching with available housing units.
Conduct assessments of participant housing needs and preferences to identify appropriate resources and support person-centered housing plans.
Facilitate participant access to housing by assisting with applications forms and supporting documentation; ensure all submissions are completed in compliance with program requirements and deadlines.
Support participants during the leasing process including coordinating lease signings deposit submissions and verification of required leasing documentation.
Monitor housing availability and identify solutions for challenges such as limited housing stock utilities access transportation barriers and competitive rental markets.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with properties providers and community partners to expand resource opportunities and support participant housing placements.
Advocate on behalf of participants by negotiating reasonable accommodations with property managers and ensuring adherence to Fair Housing requirements.
Provide training and technical assistance to providers and properties on PBV program requirements policies and best practices.

Preferred Experience:

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.

Position-Specific Details:
Location:Office of Aging and Adult Services / Headquarters / Orleans Parish

Appointment Type:Probationary

Cost Center:

Position Number(s):

How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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. 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.

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

Patricia Walker

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge LA 70821

This organization participates in E-verify and for more information on E-verify please contact DHS at 1-.

LDH supports Louisianas commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.

About this Job 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 HealthThe Office of Aging and Adult Services i...