Posting number: MVA/SAJ/223949
Department: LDH-Medical Vendor Administration
Job classification: ECONOMIC STABILITY SUPERVISOR
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Social Services, Miscellaneous
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.
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Step into a leadership role that truly makes a difference. As a Supervisor within the Economic Stability Unit, you’ll lead a dedicated team delivering critical financial and support services to individuals and families in need. Overseeing a diverse staff of analysts, specialists, and clerical professionals, you’ll drive the day-to-day operations. In this role, your leadership ensures accuracy, efficiency, and accountability in delivering vital benefits funded at both the state and federal level. If you’re ready to guide teams, shape outcomes, and contribute to a mission that changes lives every day, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose.
Please note: Applicants must clearly describe their experience with specific Economic Stability, Medicaid programs, etc. and/or identify the section or unit in which they performed economic stability social services work (e.g., SNAP/Economic Stability, Child Care Assistance Program, Strategies to Empower People, Family Independence Temp Assistance, Medicare/Medicaid, etc.) within their job duties. Failure to include this information may result in the application being deemed ineligible for further consideration.
An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
· Supervise Economic Stability Analysts and Specialists, including training staff, resolving employee and client disputes, approving leave, and conducting performance evaluations across assigned units or multiple parishes.
· Lead the resolution of complaints and conflicts related to program participation by interviewing complainants, investigating issues, and ensuring timely and appropriate outcomes.
· Review staff work and case records to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness in determining eligibility benefits.
· Identify error trends through case reviews, develop and implement corrective action plans, and provide targeted training to improve staff performance and program compliance.
· Monitor and manage workflow by retrieving assignments from the LITE Unassigned Queue and distributing cases to staff to ensure timely processing.
· Interpret policies and provide guidance to staff by maintaining current knowledge of program regulations, collaborating with regional consultants, and delivering ongoing training and professional development.
Location: Medical Vendor Administration/ Economic Stability Shreveport Region 7 / Caddo Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment, Promotional appointment, Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months), or Detail to Special Duty
Cost Center: 3052130204
Position Number(s): 50689834
Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SER), as well as a Premium Pay of up to $2.00/hr for hours worked based on longevity.
Economic Stability Supervisor - $24.35 hr / $ 1,948.00 bi-weekly
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.
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Contact Information:
Samantha Johnson
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-6477
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LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.
