PROGRAM SPECIALIST - SOCIAL SERVICES

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services https://doc.la.gov/

HEADQUARTERS OFFICES Baton Rouge, LA

This position is located in the Assitant Secretary - Education/JRI Purchaser

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all. Based at the Department of Corrections Headquarters in Baton Rouge, this role offers a front-row seat to the transformative work being done to prepare incarcerated individuals for successful reentry through education and rehabilitation programs. You'll have the rare opportunity to visit state and local correctional facilities, conducting hands-on audits and seeing the direct impact of your work. All of this takes place in a positive, mission-driven environment where every day brings purpose and progress. This position serves as the key liaison between local and state facility program purchase requests and the Business Office, managing a multimillion-dollar budget. It ensures that funds are spent according to approved allocations, maintains accurate funding records, and oversees the entire purchasing process—from request to purchase to receipt—while securing proper documentation for submission to the Business Office. Additionally, this role is responsible for making purchases on behalf of the Department as needed and maintaining all related bookkeeping and accounting journals. Why work for DOC?• Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.

• Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.

• Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC, our facilities, and our mission. Five years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus two years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR

An advanced degree in a social science field, public health, counseling, social work, rehabilitation services, business, public, or health administration, or Juris Doctorate plus one year of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health 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:

• Exercise independent judgment to review purchase requests, ensuring they align with authorized categories. Track purchases and gather documentation to analyze whether spending is occurring at the expected rate within each category.
• Serve as a liaison between the Business Office and Procurement Office by conducting annual audits of state and local programs to ensure compliance with funding rules and allocations.
• Oversee equipment and property use to confirm they serve their intended purpose. Maintain inventory records, update tracking spreadsheets from purchase to receipt, and follow up with facilities on any orders not closed within 60 days.
• Majority of the workload will be in Excel; experience with purchasing and delivery is desirable.

Work Environment:

• This position will report to Assistant Secretary in the office of Reentry, Education and Chaplaincy.

Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: JOB APPOINTMENT

• A job appointment is a temporary job lasting up to four years; however, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.
• This position may also be filled as a probational appointment if a non-temporary position becomes available in the recruitment process.
• If filled by probation, a permanent classified LA State employee, if selected, may be required to accept a probational appointment.

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability. Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and NOTthe amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

Other Important Information:

• IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment, by answering ‘YES’ to the PREA question.
• Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
• Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.• This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.

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 this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

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For further information about this vacancy contact: Megan Coco Human Resources Department [email protected]