Program Monitor DHH Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4805721) Apply  Program Monitor DHH Salary $4,177.00 - $8,194.00 Monthly Location Statewide, LA Job Type Classified Job Number OAAS/DPT/204872 Department LDH-Office of Aging & Adult Services Opening Date 01/27/2025 Closing Date 2/10/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions Supplemental Information The Louisiana Department of Health is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through direct provision of quality services, the development and stimulation of services of others, and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner. LDH serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Office of Aging and Adult Services / Headquarters / Multiple Parishes - East Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Calcasieu Announcement Number: OAAS/DPT/204872 Cost Center: 201066200 Position Number(s): 50679558 This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and will be as a Job appointment. (Job appointments are temporary appointments that may last up to 48 months). No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy. PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE: The ideal candidate should have knowledge and experience with housing resources and placement and the ability to collaborate with and build relationships at the community level with both subsidized and non-subsidized community rentals to assist in building resources for field staff. OAAS MY PLACE LOUISIANA (MFP) TRANSITION RESOURCE SPECIALIST: PROGRAM MONITOR OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY: Position is domiciled within the Office of Aging and Adult Services State Office Division under Research and Quality as a part of the Money Follows the Person (MFP) Demonstration also known as My Place Louisiana. MFP is a high-level, Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) 100% federally funded, nationally published program with oversight provided by both the federal CMS and Congressional Committee. The MFP rebalancing demonstration is statewide and continues to assist Louisiana in adding the needed infrastructure and continue its efforts in rebalancing Medicaid long term care supports and services. Position will provide coordination and monitoring in assigned LDH Regions and serve as back up to remaining LDH Regions. This includes monitoring resource initiatives which include, but are not limited to; housing, food bank/pantries, identity documents, proof of income documents, etc., communicating to state and regional office staff and to provide transition-related resources to either staff or contractors involved in transitioning individuals from nursing facilities. Position will report to the My Place Program Monitor Supervisor (Transition Resource Manager) who oversees all resources related supports and operations statewide. This position will assist My Place Louisiana Transition Coordinators with identifying transition resources, coordinating requests for state issued ID cards, Birth Certificate, and income verifications and identifying other resources. Incumbent will possess knowledge of state and federal Medicaid guidelines and agency policies and procedures. In addition, incumbent will possess knowledge of the Medicaid service delivery system for long term care services, as well as knowledge of Older American's Act and Medicare funded services in the community. Position will adhere to pertinent laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures of LOH, OAAS, Civil Services and appropriate state and federal licensing and governing bodies 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. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.* A resume upload willNOTpopulate your information into your application. Work experience left off your electronic application or only included in an attached resume is not eligible to receive credit For further information about this vacancy contact: Debbie Parris-Thymes Debbie.Parris-Thymes2@la.gov LDH/HUMAN RESOURCES BATON ROUGE, LA 70821 225 342-6477 This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218. Minimum Qualifications 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 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. 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 Concepts Function of Work: To perform research, analysis and policy management activities related to statewide health or social service program(s). Level of Work: Advanced. Supervision Received: Broad from a Program Monitor Supervisor--DHH or higher level. Supervision Exercised: None. Location of Work: Department of Health and Hospitals; Human Service Districts as established; and other social service entities as established by an approved DSCS Allocation Criteria Memorandum. Job Distinctions: Differs from Program Monitor Supervisor--DHH by the absence of supervisory responsibility. Differs from Program Manager 1-A--DHH and Program Manager 1-B--DHH by the absence of responsibility for administering small or less complex statewide program(s). Examples of Work ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 40% Transition Resource Coordination and Support + Conducts comprehensive assessments of participant needs and preferences to identify appropriate resources needed to transition. Monitors participants to follow up on identified resource solutions. + Ensures all forms and documentation needed to secure community resources are received and processed in a timely manner, meeting all resource/referral guidelines and deadlines. + Monitors transition challenges and identifies solutions for unique challenges such as limited access to utilities, septic systems, and internet connectivity. + Addresses barriers for rural area resource needs including limited housing stock, distance and transportation, and availability of support services. + Addresses barriers for urban area resource needs including higher cost of living challenges, diverse housing options, and increased competition for support services. + Identifies and monitors resource options to present to the participant to ensure a person centered focus on resource utilization preferences. + Assists the participant with navigating complex referral options to facilitate a successful transition. Completes necessary applications for identified resources, and monitors participant referrals to community partners and/or programs. 40% Community Outreach + Identifies community resources and communicates with supervisor on new community partnerships that provide supports to those transitioning back into the community. + Advocates on behalf of clients to ensure access to necessary community supports and resources, including housing subsidies, rental assistance, and public benefits. + Presents demonstration information to community partners and to relevant agencies. + Utilizes housing policy knowledge representing OAAS at all agency housing related meetings including, but not limited to Permanent Supportive Housing {PSH), Local Housing Coalition Agency meetings, and Louisiana Housing Corporation meetings. + Identifies and maintains a current log of transition resources and builds collaborative relationships with community partners to facility participant transitions. Identifies and monitors resource and referral opportunities. 10% Program Integrity + Provides training and in-serviceto regional employees on best practices and procedures related to resource utilization to ensure successful transition of the participant into the community. + Monitors post transition support and services on those that transitions needing housing including landlord communication, training and support on payment of utilities, follow up on any support requests. + Monitors current policies and or initiatives to apply to current application/processes as well as to make suggestions to current policies. 5% Emergency Functions Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 "This position will be filled as a Job appointment only. Job appointments may last up to 48 months. Acknowledge by checking "Yes" that you understand this is a temporary position." + Yes Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email