Program Manager 1A-LDH Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5077889) Apply  Program Manager 1A-LDH Salary $5,023.00 - $9,856.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number OCDD/CSH/212822 Department LDH-Office for Citizens with Development Disabilities Opening Date 09/12/2025 Closing Date 9/17/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job 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. Learn more about the Louisiana Department of Health (https://ldh.la.gov/) Join a mission-driven team working to improve the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities across Louisiana. AsProgram Manager 1-A,you'll lead statewide communications, stakeholder outreach, and policy coordination for the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD) – a program with a statewide impact. If you're a strong communicator, skilled organizer, and passionate about public service, we want to hear from you! 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. (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=169280) Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: + Statewide Communications Management: The incumbent is responsible for overseeing all external stakeholder communications and the coordination of training presentations for OCDD. Areas of responsibility include ongoing consultation and technical assistance to professional and program staff related to external communications and training. + Policy Development Coordination: Assists with special policy development projects that relate to external stakeholders. This includes the review and modification of policies as assigned by the supervisor. + Statewide Outreach The incumbent serves as the designated statewide OCDD Outreach Manager. The position oversees all external outreach efforts and training presentations for OCDD. The position will oversee the development of outreach plans, including maintaining an editorial calendar and a content calendar for statewide outreach, workshops, appearances, and other communication and outreach opportunities. + Special Projects The incumbent is responsible for working on special projects as assigned by the supervisor, the OCDD Assistant Secretary, and/or the Office of the Secretary. This may include, but is not limited to, projects and representation on various committees. + Special Projects The incumbent is responsible for working on special projects as assigned by the supervisor, the OCDD Assistant Secretary, and/or the Office of the Secretary. This may include, but is not limited to, projects and representation on various committees. Duties may also include Emergency Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Functions for continuity of office operations and communications, as assigned by supervisor or the OCDD Assistant Secretary. Position-Specific Details: Location:Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities / Admin/Finance/Programmatic / East Baton Rouge Parish Appointment Type: Probationary Cost Center: 3401010100 Position Number(s): 50667439 How To Apply No Civil Service testscore 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: Casey Hickman@la.gov Casey.Hickman@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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