What are the responsibilities and job description for the Economic Stability Manager 2 position at State of Louisiana?
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
Join a mission-driven team where your analytical skills directly impact families and communities. In this role, you’ll turn data into action—using process analysis and statistical insights to identify opportunities, streamline operations, and enhance the effectiveness of vital Economic Stability programs. From SNAP and LaCAP to TANF, FITAP, KCSP, and Disaster SNAP, your work will help ensure critical resources reach those who need them most. Working under the guidance of the ES Director, you’ll play a key role in driving smarter processes and meaningful outcomes. If you’re passionate about data, efficiency, and making a real difference, this is your opportunity to step in and lead change.
Minimum Qualifications
One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the supervisory level or above:
Eight years of economic stability social services experience; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of economic stability social services experience; OR
A bachelor's degree plus five years of economic stability social services experience; OR
An advanced degree in a social sciences field, business, public, or health administration plus four 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:
Job Duties and Other Information
Location: Medical Vendor Administration / ES State Office / Statewide
Appointment Type: This is a promotional opportunity open only to current permanent employees in a classified position with the Louisiana Department of Health.
Cost Center: 3052130100
Position Number(s): 50689537
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.
Casey Hickman
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.
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:
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:
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):
Are you a current permanent employee in a classified position with Louisiana Department of Health?
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.
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
Join a mission-driven team where your analytical skills directly impact families and communities. In this role, you’ll turn data into action—using process analysis and statistical insights to identify opportunities, streamline operations, and enhance the effectiveness of vital Economic Stability programs. From SNAP and LaCAP to TANF, FITAP, KCSP, and Disaster SNAP, your work will help ensure critical resources reach those who need them most. Working under the guidance of the ES Director, you’ll play a key role in driving smarter processes and meaningful outcomes. If you’re passionate about data, efficiency, and making a real difference, this is your opportunity to step in and lead change.
Minimum Qualifications
One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the supervisory level or above:
Eight years of economic stability social services experience; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of economic stability social services experience; OR
A bachelor's degree plus five years of economic stability social services experience; OR
An advanced degree in a social sciences field, business, public, or health administration plus four 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:
Job Duties and Other Information
- Conducts management studies of staff assignments, administrative controls, and program impacts to ensure Economic Stability (ES) services are delivered effectively and efficiently
- Oversees and adjusts the statewide round-robin case assignment process, ensuring equitable workload distribution and making real-time updates for staffing changes such as absences or reassignments
- Directly supervises ES Manager I, Program Consultants, and ES Specialists, while coordinating and assigning work that supports field staff and State Office operations
- Maintains disaster readiness by preparing staff for emergency response roles and ensuring alignment with ESF6 functions during events such as hurricanes, floods, or other emergencies
- Serves as liaison to regional management, providing guidance on business processes, monitoring regional workloads, and ensuring consistency and equity across all ES program areas
- Analyzes performance metrics, audit findings, and system data to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines, and develops recommendations to improve program efficiency and effectiveness
- Develops reports, supports policy and training initiatives, monitors corrective action plans, and collaborates with leadership and external partners to ensure compliance, program quality, and continuous improvement
Location: Medical Vendor Administration / ES State Office / Statewide
Appointment Type: This is a promotional opportunity open only to current permanent employees in a classified position with the Louisiana Department of Health.
Cost Center: 3052130100
Position Number(s): 50689537
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.
Casey Hickman
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.
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:
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.
- Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
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
Are you a current permanent employee in a classified position with Louisiana Department of Health?
- Yes
- No
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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