PROGRAM MANAGER 1 - SOCIAL SERVICES

State of Louisiana - Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time - Mid Level

Baton Rouge, LA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Program Manager 1 - Social Services is responsible for managing statewide social service programs with a focus on administrative oversight and compliance. This role involves formulating policies, conducting studies, and ensuring that programs meet legal and regulatory standards. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders and the ability to analyze and respond to legislative changes affecting social services.

Responsibilities

• Formulates current and long-range plans and policies for the assigned program.
• Conducts and directs studies and special projects pertaining to the programs assigned.
• Revises rules, regulations, and procedures to meet changes in law or policy.
• Develops and monitors budget recommendations for personnel, services, equipment, and materials.
• Analyzes the impact of federal, state, and local legislation; advises agency officials, prepares position statements, presents testimony at hearings, and writes legislation.
• Prepares fiscal impact statements and may represent the Department by presenting testimony at legislative hearings.
• Meets with government officials, private officials, professionals, and others on matters pertaining to the program(s).
• Maintains records, prepares reports, and conducts correspondence relative to the assigned programs.
• Directs the policy development and issuance functions of the agency.
• Conducts staff meetings and conferences with assistants to discuss operating programs, organization, budgetary matters, personnel matters, technical problems, and the status of projects or programs.
• May serve as a member of national and state committees related to the assigned program.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree plus four years of professional experience in administrative services, day care center administration, economics, public health, public relations, family life education, early childhood development regulatory experience, or related fields.
• Substitutions available for candidates without a baccalaureate degree, including work experience and college credit combinations.
• Graduate training in relevant fields may substitute for required experience.
• A Juris Doctorate may substitute for one year of the required experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in social services or health services.
• Knowledge of early childhood education regulations.
• Familiarity with public health policies.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan options.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.