Program Monitor-LDH

Alexandria, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 4387 - 8608

Posted on: Yesterday

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

Make a meaningful impact by helping Louisiana residents move from nursing facilities into supportive community settings. As a My Choice Transition Coordinator (TC) you will lead and guide transition teams across regional offices support coordination agencies Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MMCOs) and Medicaid providers to ensure smooth person-centered transitions. This role offers the opportunity to solve complex challenges provide technical assistance identify barriers and help shape policies that strengthen community capacity. Ideal for applicants who enjoy coordination collaboration and making a difference in the lives of individuals seeking greater independence.

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:

Plans implements and monitors institutional-to-community transitions for individuals across assigned regions. Conducts transition assessments determines eligibility for OAAS HCBS services and develops individualized transition plans using information gathered from interviews records and observations. Coordinates housing searches and related paperwork ensures access to needed behavioral health and support services and facilitates communication among transition team members. Provides technical assistance on complex cases conducts pre- and post-transition visits and delivers intensive case management to support successful community living. Evaluates transition outcomes addresses post-transition issues and offers training and support to providers nursing facility staff and other stakeholders.
Develops and maintains strong working relationships with local Long-Term Care Ombudsman staff to support successful transitions. Provides ongoing communication guidance and training to Regional Ombudsman teams ensuring effective collaboration and coordinated assistance for individuals transitioning to community-based living.
Maintains and updates an inventory of community resources services and products from vendors local businesses churches and charitable organizations. Builds and nurtures relationships with these groups to ensure timely access to needed services and products at the most cost-effective rates.
Identifies and communicates necessary updates to policies related to nursing facility transitions. Collaborates with other program offices and Medicaid as needed responds to emergency activations and performs additional duties or assignments in accordance with LDH policy.

The ideal candidate should possess:Position requires knowledge of long-term care service delivery to older adults and/or people with disabilities. Experience with one or more of the following is preferred: transition planning from nursing facilities; transition planning from ICDFs/DD; service delivery to persons with mental illness; experience with support coordination/case management; social services coordination; Medicaid or program office functions on the state or regional level; HCBS enrolled provider agency management.

Position-Specific Details:

Location:Office of Aging & Adult Services / Headquarters / Rapides Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as aJob appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)

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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

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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 HealthMake a meaningful impact by helping Loui...