Program Monitor

About this Job GOEA is committed to advocating for the needs and rights of the elderly, improving the quality of life for its seniors, promoting public awareness, intervention in exploitation and abuse, building partnerships with communities, and supporting intergenerational activitiesWe’re looking for professionals experienced in social service programs, or with expertise in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services.Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Five 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; ORSix years of full-time work experience in any field plus two 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; ORA bachelor’s degree plus two 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; ORAn advanced degree or a Juris Doctorate plus one year 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.Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundJob Duties and Other InformationJob Duties:
The primary responsibility of an HCBS Program Monitor is to monitor the service providers, i.e., the Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and the Councils on Aging (COAs), in a pre-assigned region of the State.

• Serving as the primary contact person for the AAAs and COAs in the assigned region.
• Developing and implementing policies, procedures, and training tools to assist contractors and service providers with meeting program performance goals and objectives, as stipulated in the area plans
• Identifying the need for resources and training related to the development and administration of area plans; determining how needs can be met; and developing proposals for meeting identified needs.
• Conducting research, linking constituents to services, and networking with service organizations and the aging network to assist with coordinating programs and services for the aging community
• Representing GOEA/HCBS on various committees, task forces, work groups, councils, and coalitions for the purpose of formulating program ideas, policies, community partnerships, and inter-agency participation
• Developing and conducting seminars and public education forums to inform and assist individuals in obtaining the services needed for themselves and/or individuals who are over age 60 and are in need of assistance

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probationary
Travel: Driving, travel, and overtime will be required as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
Compensation: Depends on the experience of the selected applicant.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 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.

All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government’s E-Verify.For further information about this posting, please email: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 atParental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found atHolidays 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 GovernorState 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 (

). LASERS has provided this to give you more detailed information about their system * Teacher’s Retirement System of Louisiana (
), * Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (
), among others

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