PROGRAM MGR 1-A-LDH (Professional Development Coordinator)

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 Louisiana Department of Health This position may be filled in the following parish(es): EAST BATON ROUGE Join the Office of Intellectual & Developmental Disability Supports (OIDD) and make a meaningful difference in the lives of Louisiana’s youngest children and their families. Help strengthen EarlySteps by recruiting and supporting qualified providers, coordinating IDEA Part C training, and building a comprehensive system focused on provider development, retention, and public awareness. If you’re passionate about early intervention and creating opportunities for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, we encourage you to apply! Those with experience in Early childhood, early intervention, EarlySteps, special education, and IDEA Part C services are encouraged to apply. 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. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:• Coordinates and facilitates training related to IDEA Part C and EarlySteps requirements.

• Develops and maintains a comprehensive system of personnel development for EarlySteps.

• Coordinates onboarding activities for new EarlySteps providers.

• Supports the recruitment of qualified providers to meet EarlySteps service needs.

• Develops strategies to promote provider retention and ongoing engagement.

• Coordinates professional development opportunities to enhance provider knowledge and service delivery.

• Promotes public awareness of EarlySteps and IDEA Part C services, programs, and provider opportunities.

Position-Specific Details: Location: Office of Intellectual & Developmental Disability Supports / EARLY STEPS-ADMIN / East Baton Rouge Parish Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment Cost Center: 3402050500 Position Number(s): 50385452

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). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please click HERE.

Contact Information: Debbie Parris-Thymes [email protected]

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. Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here. 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.