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AGING AND ADULT SERVICES:
Our PHILOSOPHY is to operate the Office of Aging and Adult services in manner which aims to develop, provide and enhance services that offer meaningful choices for people in need of long-term care. The office is committed to developing a long-term care system that provides choice, ensures quality, meets the needs of consumers and caregivers, and does so in a fiscally responsible manner.
Louisiana Department of Health's (LDH) Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS) is offering a unique opportunity for a highly motivated, compassionate, results-oriented professional. The Office of Aging and Adult Services is seeking an Assistant Secretary that will serve as an agent for innovation while directing all operations of OAAS and continuing to grow the continuum of care for seniors and persons with adult-onset disabilities.
JOIN OUR TEAM AND HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
This is an appointed position that functions as chief executive officer for OAAS. OAAS administers a portfolio of over 10 programs that provide facility and community-based long-term care, adult protective services, and other supports and services to the elderly and/or persons with disabilities. The position oversees a budget of over $55 million and a staff of over 400, as well as being responsible for the operation of and/or the management of access to, over $1 billion in Medicaid long-term care services. The position reports to the LDH Deputy Secretary.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
AGING AND ADULT SERVICES:
Our PHILOSOPHY is to operate the Office of Aging and Adult services in manner which aims to develop, provide and enhance services that offer meaningful choices for people in need of long-term care. The office is committed to developing a long-term care system that provides choice, ensures quality, meets the needs of consumers and caregivers, and does so in a fiscally responsible manner.
Louisiana Department of Health's (LDH) Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS) is offering a unique opportunity for a highly motivated, compassionate, results-oriented professional. The Office of Aging and Adult Services is seeking an Assistant Secretary that will serve as an agent for innovation while directing all operations of OAAS and continuing to grow the continuum of care for seniors and persons with adult-onset disabilities.
JOIN OUR TEAM AND HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
This is an appointed position that functions as chief executive officer for OAAS. OAAS administers a portfolio of over 10 programs that provide facility and community-based long-term care, adult protective services, and other supports and services to the elderly and/or persons with disabilities. The position oversees a budget of over $55 million and a staff of over 400, as well as being responsible for the operation of and/or the management of access to, over $1 billion in Medicaid long-term care services. The position reports to the LDH Deputy Secretary.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Collaboration with community stakeholders
- Compliance with federal and state regulations
- Providing leadership and oversight for programs
- Personnel management
- Budget preparation and management
- Establishing office policies, goals, and objectives consistent with the vision and strategic goals of the Louisiana Department of Health.
ARE YOU THE RIGHT FIT? WE ARE LOOKING FOR A LEADER THAT HAS:
- executive management skills
- extensive knowledge of best practices in the delivery of long term supports and services
- knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations governing delivery of Medicaid long term supports and services
- ability to communicate and interact effectively with staff, other LDH offices, other executives, legislators, other government officials, providers, advocates, recipients and the media
- understanding of state budgeting development and management understanding of the legislative process
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE:
- A minimum of eight (8) years of management experience within a large human services or social services agency, which includes:
- Professional-level administrative responsibility for interpreting/enforcing relevant laws, rules and regulations;
- Responsibility for program planning and development;
- Personnel administration and business operations;
- And budget/fiscal administration for multi-million dollar budgets and contracts.
- Qualifying experience must also include responsibility for directing all aspects of the work of multiple subordinate managers (i.e., hiring, terminating, mentoring/coaching, counseling, discipline, assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, developing work schedules and approving time off).
- Also, the ideal candidate will have at least eight (8) years of progressively responsible, executive-level management experience.
- In addition, the ideal candidate will be a proven team builder and results-oriented problem solver who can direct multiple projects, and develop strategies and tactics to achieve successful outcomes.
- Excellent financial, data analysis, and strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills are required.
- Knowledge and experience serving the elderly/aging and disabled adult population
- Knowledge and experience in Medicaid/Medicare
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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