Program Manager 1-Social Services (EC)
Apply NowCompany: State of Louisiana
Location: Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Description:
Salary : $5,119.00 - $9,211.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: LDOE50580683-040925RK-EC
Department: Education-State Activities
Opening Date: 04/09/2025
Closing Date: 4/14/2025 11:59 PM Central
Supplemental Information
**This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA**
Office of Early Childhood Operations
Job Focus Area
This position is a highly complex, senior-level professional position with the responsibility of setting strategic direction for managing and operating the Child Care Assistance (CCAP) Team. This position is responsible for the oversight of staff who assess and certify or deny eligibility for families applying for CCAP services based on federal and state regulations. The Program Manager 1 is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of multiple teams.
Candidates with the following skills and experience are encouraged to apply:
The successful candidate will have an understanding of systems; will be a strategic thinker who is able to successfully motivate their team; has a solutions-oriented mindset; demonstrates flexibility; and has strong communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
You may attach a resume; however only the information listed on the online application will be considered to determine qualification. All education, certifications, prior experience, including dates related to education and prior experience MUST be listed on the online application.
One position is available, located in Baton Rouge, LA,. The person selected will be required to report to the Baton Rouge office regularly. This position may be filled by a probationary new hire, or by promotion of any current permanent classified Louisiana State employee. Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected.
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 page.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Louisiana Department of Education - Human Resources
PO Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Seven years of experience in administrative services; public health, social services, or health services; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus four years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR
A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR
An advanced degree in a social science field, public health, counseling, social work, rehabilitation services, business, public, or health administration, or Juris Doctorate plus three years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health 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 Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To manage statewide social service programs that have a lesser degree of impact and complexity.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Manager.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Broad from a Program Manager 2-Social Services or other higher level personnel.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Direct over professional staff essential to the program.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Predominately at the Department of Children and Family Services.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Program Consultant-Social Services by the presence of responsibility for managing a statewide program or statewide program activities.
Differs from Program Manager 2-Social Services by the absence of responsibility for program areas of moderate scope and complexity.
See allocation criteria memo.
Examples of Work
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES LISTED BELOW INCLUDE BRIEF SAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL TASKS ARE NOT INCLUDED.
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.
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
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State 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):
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I understand that information on this application may be subject to investigation and verification and that any misrepresentation or material omission, including on my responses to supplemental questions, may cause my application to be rejected, my name to be removed from the eligible register, and/or subject me to disqualification from future job opportunities and/or dismissal from state service.
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Do you have experience with overseeing or supporting change management on teams?
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If you answered YES to the previous questions, describe your experience and reference relevant employment history listed on your application (not resume). If you answered NO, enter "N/A":
04
Do you have experience with tracking team and/or project performance?
05
If you answered YES to the previous questions, describe your experience and reference relevant employment history listed on your application (not resume). If you answered NO, enter "N/A":
06
Do you have experience identifying ways to streamline processes, leading the streamlining of processes, providing time management strategies to team members and creating work stream efficiencies?
07
If you answered YES to the previous questions, describe your experience and reference relevant employment history listed on your application (not resume). If you answered NO, enter "N/A":
08
Are you a current employee of the LA Department of Education? (Please note - teachers and other employees of the school system are not considered employees of the LA Department of Education.)
09
If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the name of the program office within the LA Department of Education you are currently employed with and your Pnumber. If you answered NO, enter "N/A":
10
Please select how you qualify for this position from the following options.
Required Question
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: LDOE50580683-040925RK-EC
Department: Education-State Activities
Opening Date: 04/09/2025
Closing Date: 4/14/2025 11:59 PM Central
Supplemental Information
**This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA**
Office of Early Childhood Operations
Job Focus Area
This position is a highly complex, senior-level professional position with the responsibility of setting strategic direction for managing and operating the Child Care Assistance (CCAP) Team. This position is responsible for the oversight of staff who assess and certify or deny eligibility for families applying for CCAP services based on federal and state regulations. The Program Manager 1 is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of multiple teams.
Candidates with the following skills and experience are encouraged to apply:
The successful candidate will have an understanding of systems; will be a strategic thinker who is able to successfully motivate their team; has a solutions-oriented mindset; demonstrates flexibility; and has strong communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
You may attach a resume; however only the information listed on the online application will be considered to determine qualification. All education, certifications, prior experience, including dates related to education and prior experience MUST be listed on the online application.
One position is available, located in Baton Rouge, LA,. The person selected will be required to report to the Baton Rouge office regularly. This position may be filled by a probationary new hire, or by promotion of any current permanent classified Louisiana State employee. Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected.
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 page.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Louisiana Department of Education - Human Resources
PO Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Seven years of experience in administrative services; public health, social services, or health services; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus four years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR
A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR
An advanced degree in a social science field, public health, counseling, social work, rehabilitation services, business, public, or health administration, or Juris Doctorate plus three years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health 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 Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To manage statewide social service programs that have a lesser degree of impact and complexity.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Manager.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Broad from a Program Manager 2-Social Services or other higher level personnel.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Direct over professional staff essential to the program.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Predominately at the Department of Children and Family Services.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Program Consultant-Social Services by the presence of responsibility for managing a statewide program or statewide program activities.
Differs from Program Manager 2-Social Services by the absence of responsibility for program areas of moderate scope and complexity.
See allocation criteria memo.
Examples of Work
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES LISTED BELOW INCLUDE BRIEF SAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL TASKS ARE NOT INCLUDED.
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.
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
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
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
State 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 video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others
01
I understand that information on this application may be subject to investigation and verification and that any misrepresentation or material omission, including on my responses to supplemental questions, may cause my application to be rejected, my name to be removed from the eligible register, and/or subject me to disqualification from future job opportunities and/or dismissal from state service.
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have experience with overseeing or supporting change management on teams?
- Yes
- No
03
If you answered YES to the previous questions, describe your experience and reference relevant employment history listed on your application (not resume). If you answered NO, enter "N/A":
04
Do you have experience with tracking team and/or project performance?
- Yes
- No
05
If you answered YES to the previous questions, describe your experience and reference relevant employment history listed on your application (not resume). If you answered NO, enter "N/A":
06
Do you have experience identifying ways to streamline processes, leading the streamlining of processes, providing time management strategies to team members and creating work stream efficiencies?
- Yes
- No
07
If you answered YES to the previous questions, describe your experience and reference relevant employment history listed on your application (not resume). If you answered NO, enter "N/A":
08
Are you a current employee of the LA Department of Education? (Please note - teachers and other employees of the school system are not considered employees of the LA Department of Education.)
- Yes
- No
09
If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the name of the program office within the LA Department of Education you are currently employed with and your Pnumber. If you answered NO, enter "N/A":
10
Please select how you qualify for this position from the following options.
- Seven years of experience in administrative services; public health, social services, or health services.
- Six years of full-time experience in any field plus four years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services.
- A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services.
- An advanced degree in a social science field, public health, counseling, social work, rehabilitation services, business, public, or health administration, or Juris Doctorate plus three years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services.
- None of the above.
Required Question