What are the responsibilities and job description for the Economic Stability Manager 1 position at LDH-Medical Vendor Administration?
Salary
$5,217.00 - $9,403.00 Monthly
Location
Donaldsonville, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
MVA/PAW/219534
Department
LDH-Medical Vendor Administration
Opening Date
04/02/2026
Closing Date
4/7/2026 11:59 PM Central
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 Louisiana Department of Health
Take the lead in transforming lives and strengthening communities within Economic Stability. In this high-impact leadership role, you’ll oversee the delivery of critical financial and support services that help families achieve stability and self-sufficiency.
You’ll manage the day-to-day operations of essential programs like SNAP, FITAP, KCSP, and STEP, ensuring benefits are delivered with precision, timeliness, and compliance with complex federal and state regulations. This role offers the opportunity to drive operational excellence, lead dedicated teams, and directly support individuals and families in need.
Minimum Qualifications
Seven years of economic stability social services experience; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of economic stability social services experience; OR
A bachelor's degree plus four years of economic stability social services experience; OR
An advanced degree in a social sciences field, business, public, or health administration plus three years of economic stability social services experience.
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.
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of economic stability social services experience; OR
A bachelor's degree plus four years of economic stability social services experience; OR
An advanced degree in a social sciences field, business, public, or health administration plus three years of economic stability social services experience.
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 found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- Plans, directs, and oversees the implementation and daily operations of all ES & SS programs within parish offices, ensuring alignment with mission goals and performance targets
- Monitors program outcomes, including error rates and quality control measures, to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in benefit delivery
- Evaluates office workflows and procedures to improve efficiency and service delivery, while addressing and resolving client complaints to maintain high customer satisfaction
- Manages all personnel functions, including recruitment, hiring, supervision, performance evaluations, discipline, and conflict resolution for parish office staff
- Delegates responsibilities to supervisors and staff while holding them accountable for achieving program goals and operational excellence
- Builds and maintains partnerships with community providers and stakeholders to expand services, strengthen referral networks, and support client needs
- Leads disaster preparedness and response efforts, including coordinating staff readiness and managing implementation of emergency programs such as DSNAP during declared disasters
Position-Specific Details:
Location: Medical Vendor Administration / ES Baton Rouge Region 2-FSA 3 (ES TRI-REGION 3) / Ascension Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment, Promotional appointment, Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months) or Detail to Special Duty,
Cost Center: 3052130102
Position Number(s): 50689658
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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:
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.
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.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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:
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 at https://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.
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 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
Salary : $5,217 - $9,403