ASSISTANT SECRETARY (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER-OAAS)

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　　ASSISTANT SECRETARY (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER-OAAS)

　　Salary

　　$151,424.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Statewide, LA

　　Job Type

　　Unclassified

　　Job Number

　　OAAS/ABM/189232

　　Department

　　LDH-Office of Aging & Adult Services

　　Opening Date

　　01/19/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/9/2024 11:59 PM Central

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Supplemental Information

　　This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health | Office of Adult and Aging Services |Statewide

　　Announcement Number: OAAS/ABM/189190

　　Cost Center: 3201010100

　　Position Number(s): 50366030

　　This vacancy is being announced as an Unclassified position

　　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 which functions as chief executive officer for OAAS. OAAS administers a portfolio of over 10 programs which 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; and 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 scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

　　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 Current Job Opportunities page.

　　Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

　　A resume upload willNOTpopulate your information into your application. Work experience left off your electronic application or only included in an attached resume is not eligible to receive credit.

　　For further information about this vacancy contact:

　　Debbie Parris-Thymes

　　[email protected]

　　LDH/HUMAN RESOURCES

　　BATON ROUGE, LA 70821

　　225 342-6477

　　This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.

　　Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

　　01

　　Do you have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University?

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　Do you have at least 8 years of progressively responsible, executive level management experience? (This experience must be listed on your application.)

　　Yes

　　No

　　03

　　Do you have a minimum of 8 years of management experience within a large Human Services or Social Services Agency? (This experience must be listed on your application.)

　　Yes

　　No

　　Required Question

　　Agency

　　State of Louisiana

　　Address

　　For agency contact information, please refer to

　　the supplemental information above.

　　Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

　　Phone

　　(866) 783-5462

　　Website

　　http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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