Program Manager 1-B-LDH (SICC Executive Director/Program Manager) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5075534) Apply  Program Manager 1-B-LDH (SICC Executive Director/Program Manager) Salary $5,375.00 - $10,546.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number OCDD/PAW/212755 Department LDH-Office for Citizens with Development Disabilities Opening Date 09/11/2025 Closing Date 9/18/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job The Program Manager position with the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD) offers an exciting opportunity to lead Louisiana’s EarlySteps program, delivering vital early intervention services to over 12,000 infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities. In this role, you will oversee statewide program operations, supervise staff, ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, and serve as Executive Director of the Louisiana State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC). If you are passionate about making a difference and possess strong leadership and program management skills, we encourage you to apply! Minimum Qualifications 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; OR 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; OR 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; OR 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. 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 foundhere. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: + 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. Position-Specific Details: Location: Office for Citizens with Development Disabilities / Admin/Finance/Programmatic / East Baton Rouge Parish Appointment Type: Probationary Cost Center: 3402050500 Position Number(s): 50687928 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). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: Patricia Walker Patricia.Walker.DCFS@la.gov LA Department of Health (LDH) Division of Human Resources PO Box 4818 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. LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. 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 To ensure compliance with LDH Nepotism Policy#41, if you have any immediate family members that are currently employed by LDH, please list the name and relationship. Please type “N/A” if no immediate family members are employed by LDH. 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