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NEOGOV · 13 hours ago

Program Manager 1-B-LDH (SICC Executive Director/Program Manager)

Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$5,375/mo - $10,546/mo

4+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Program Manager for the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities to lead Louisiana’s EarlySteps program. This role involves overseeing statewide program operations, supervising staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and serving as Executive Director of the Louisiana State Interagency Coordinating Council.

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Responsibilities

Oversee statewide implementation and management of the EarlySteps early intervention program serving approximately 12,000 infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities

Supervise programmatic staff to ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines, including IDEA Part C and Medicaid regulations

Serve as Executive Director of the Louisiana State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC), facilitating meetings, managing membership, and ensuring adherence to bylaws

Develop, review, and revise program policies, procedures, and reports to support program goals and regulatory requirements

Collaborate with EarlySteps teams including Data Management, Quality Assurance, and Provider Relations to monitor service utilization and improve outcomes

Lead statewide child find and public awareness activities, including creating outreach materials and representing EarlySteps at community events

Qualification

Program managementCompliance knowledgeLeadershipPublic health experienceSocial services experienceCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Seven 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

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four 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

A bachelor's degree plus four 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

An advanced degree or a Juris Doctorate plus three 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

Benefits

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

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.

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).