NEOGOV · 4 hours ago
Economic Stability Area Director
Baton Rouge, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$5,860/mo - $10,546/mo
9+ years expNEOGOV is part of the Louisiana Department of Health, which is dedicated to promoting health and ensuring access to services for residents. The Economic Stability Area Director oversees and guides Economic Stability services, directing administrative and operational functions while collaborating on strategies to support the mission of the department.
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Responsibilities
Analyze and assess the effectiveness of Economic Stability (ES) programs by reviewing performance data and outcome measures; develop and implement strategies to improve service delivery and identify procedures requiring modification or clarification
Ensure ES Managers implement established strategies, goals, and objectives; monitor and evaluate staff performance to ensure alignment with the mission of ES and the Baton Rouge Region, and update plans as policies or service delivery trends change
Provide guidance and oversight to ES Managers to ensure programs are administered properly and in compliance with policies and procedures; implement ongoing systems to measure quality and performance, troubleshoot operational issues, and recommend effective solutions
Oversee recruitment, interviewing, and selection or promotion of staff in accordance with applicable laws and policies; identify training needs, ensure job-related instruction is provided, approve leave, monitor overtime usage, and recommend or initiate disciplinary actions as necessary
Develop and maintain effective internal and external working relationships to support ES goals and objectives; represent LDH and the Baton Rouge Region at meetings, conferences, hearings, and other events, and participate on committees and task forces as required
Foster a high-performance work environment through positive leadership and teamwork; establish performance expectations, communicate regularly with staff, provide feedback and corrective action, conduct evaluations, support professional development, and ensure subordinate managers carry out performance management responsibilities accurately and timely
Qualification
Required
Three years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the supervisory level or above in Child Support Enforcement, Child Welfare, or Economic Stability programs
Nine years of social services experience
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus six years of social services experience
A bachelor's degree plus six years of social services experience
An advanced degree in a social sciences field, business, public, or health administration, or a Juris Doctorate plus five years of social services experience
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
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).
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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