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Step into a leadership role where your impact reaches communities across the state. As a Parish Manager and key member of the Regional Medicaid Management Team, you’ll oversee the delivery of more than 30 vital Medicaid programs—ensuring services are accurate, timely, and accessible to those who depend on them. You’ll guide and mentor a dedicated team, shape operational strategy, and drive excellence at the local level while contributing to statewide success. If you’re a strong leader who thrives on collaboration, accountability, and making a meaningful difference in public service, this is your opportunity to lead from the front.
Seven years of social services experience; OR· Establishes operational standards, develops procedures, and monitors workflows to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality Medicaid service delivery
· Plans, prioritizes, and adjusts staff workloads and schedules to respond to changing demands, legislation, and regional coordination needs
· Sets performance and production benchmarks, monitors compliance, and removes barriers to improve staff efficiency and productivity
· Ensures adherence to agency policies, federal regulations, and court mandates, including timely processing of applications and redeterminations and proper handling of grievances and hearings
· Oversees office operations, including budget planning, resource allocation, equipment functionality, and support services necessary for effective service delivery
· Leads recruitment, hiring, and personnel management activities in compliance with Civil Service Rules and applicable laws, while optimizing staff allocation and utilization
· Directs, coaches, and evaluates staff performance through goal setting, training, performance reviews, and team development initiatives to drive accountability and results
Location: Medical Vendor Administration / Eligibility Field Operations/ Region 2 EBR
Appointment Type:This position may be filled as aProbationary appointment or Promotional appointment
Cost Center:3052050403
Position Number(s):132512
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.
Contact Information:
Samantha Johnson
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.
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