Economic Stability Specialist
State of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, LA, United States
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Five years of economic stability social services experience; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus two years of economic stability social services experience; OR
A bachelor's degree plus two years of economic stability social services experience; OR
An advanced degree in a social sciences field, business, public, or health administration plus one year 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 Duties
Deliver professional, high-quality instructor‑led and web‑based training on ES‑specific and department‑wide curricula to staff and stakeholders statewide.
Facilitate engaging learning experiences using adult learning principles and technology tools, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and training evaluation.
Maintain strict adherence to standardized training curricula while tracking, reporting, and evaluating training outcomes.
Develop, update, and revise training materials and courses to reflect current policies, procedures, and program requirements.
Coordinate and conduct statewide training sessions, workshops, and conferences, including all logistical preparation and communication with stakeholders.
Lead and support train‑the‑trainer initiatives by coaching new trainers, providing feedback, and contributing to curriculum design and improvement.
Assess training needs, conduct evaluations and surveys, and provide recommendations and technical assistance to enhance staff development and program performance.
Position‑Specific Details Location: Medical Vendor Administration / ES State Office / Statewide
Appointment Type: Promotional opportunity open only to current permanent employees in a classified position with Louisiana Department of Health.
Cost Center: 3052130104
Position Number(s): 50689953, 50689281
Compensation Economic Stability Specialist – $22.76 per hour / $1,820.80 bi‑weekly.
This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SER), as well as a Premium Pay of up to $2.00 per hour for hours worked based on longevity.
Benefits
Insurance Coverage – More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave.
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, Christmas Day, and additional holidays that may be proclaimed by the Governor. State employees also 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, including the Louisiana State Employees Retirement System, Teacher’s Retirement System of Louisiana, and Louisiana School Employees Retirement System, among others.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
LDH participates in E‑verify. For more information on E‑verify, please contact DHS at 1‑888‑464‑4218.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service.
Position is open to current permanent employees in a classified position with Louisiana Department of Health. This position is a promotional opportunity.
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Minimum Qualifications
Five years of economic stability social services experience; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus two years of economic stability social services experience; OR
A bachelor's degree plus two years of economic stability social services experience; OR
An advanced degree in a social sciences field, business, public, or health administration plus one year 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 Duties
Deliver professional, high-quality instructor‑led and web‑based training on ES‑specific and department‑wide curricula to staff and stakeholders statewide.
Facilitate engaging learning experiences using adult learning principles and technology tools, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and training evaluation.
Maintain strict adherence to standardized training curricula while tracking, reporting, and evaluating training outcomes.
Develop, update, and revise training materials and courses to reflect current policies, procedures, and program requirements.
Coordinate and conduct statewide training sessions, workshops, and conferences, including all logistical preparation and communication with stakeholders.
Lead and support train‑the‑trainer initiatives by coaching new trainers, providing feedback, and contributing to curriculum design and improvement.
Assess training needs, conduct evaluations and surveys, and provide recommendations and technical assistance to enhance staff development and program performance.
Position‑Specific Details Location: Medical Vendor Administration / ES State Office / Statewide
Appointment Type: Promotional opportunity open only to current permanent employees in a classified position with Louisiana Department of Health.
Cost Center: 3052130104
Position Number(s): 50689953, 50689281
Compensation Economic Stability Specialist – $22.76 per hour / $1,820.80 bi‑weekly.
This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SER), as well as a Premium Pay of up to $2.00 per hour for hours worked based on longevity.
Benefits
Insurance Coverage – More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave.
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, Christmas Day, and additional holidays that may be proclaimed by the Governor. State employees also 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, including the Louisiana State Employees Retirement System, Teacher’s Retirement System of Louisiana, and Louisiana School Employees Retirement System, among others.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
LDH participates in E‑verify. For more information on E‑verify, please contact DHS at 1‑888‑464‑4218.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service.
Position is open to current permanent employees in a classified position with Louisiana Department of Health. This position is a promotional opportunity.
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