HEALTHCARE FOR THE HOMELESS ADMINISTRATOR (CLASS CODE 5516)

About the position

Professional, administrative and supervisory work overseeing the direction and administration of the City of New Orleans Healthcare for Homeless Program including responsibility for clinical, financial and performance outcomes. Work includes budget oversight and encompasses submitting grant applications, compliance with the funding requirements and all federal, state and local regulations. Work also includes coordinating programs and services to ensure provision of primary care services at multiple health department locations; and related work as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the direction and administration of the City of New Orleans Healthcare for Homeless Program.
• Ensure clinical, financial, and performance outcomes are met.
• Manage budget oversight and submit grant applications.
• Ensure compliance with funding requirements and all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Coordinate programs and services for primary care at multiple health department locations.

Requirements

• A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Social Services, Public Health, Public Administration, Business Administration or closely related field.
• Six (6) years of professional progressively responsible experience in the development, delivery, monitoring, or evaluation of community programs.
• At least two (2) years of experience working with the homeless.
• At least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Possess a valid driver's license.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous work experience in public health or community health.
• Administrative or supervisory experience in the health care industry.

Benefits

• 14 paid holidays in 2025.
• 13 paid vacation days per year including during the first year of employment.
• 13 paid sick days per year including during the first year of employment.
• Unlimited roll-over of unused sick days and up to 45 unused vacation days.
• Payment for unused vacation and sick days upon leaving City government.
• Healthcare plans starting as low as $60.31 biweekly for individual employees.
• Access to telemedicine services.
• Flexible Spending Account for pre-tax contributions.
• Free $25,000 life insurance policy for all full-time employees.
• Qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
• Pension options and participation in a Deferred Compensation Plan (457b).
• Competitive pay with increases based on length of employment.
• Free courses in over 50 topics offered by the Employee Growth and Development Division.
• Extra pay for employees working during declared emergencies.