Deputy Assistant Secretary

Organization
Louisiana Department of Health
City
Baton Rouge
State
LA
Date Posted
Date Closing
Contact Name
Debbie Parris-Thymes
Contact Email, Phone, or Address
Debbie-Parris-Thymes2@la.gov
Agency Website/Job Posting Link
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Full or Part Time
Full Time

The Louisiana Department of Health's Office of Aging and Adult Services is hiring a Deputy Assistant Secretary.  As a key advisor to the OAAS Assistant Secretary, the Deputy Assistant Secretary will apply expertise in Medicaid long-term care programs, home and community-based services, state and federal regulations, and best practices in person-centered care. 

Key responsibilities include:

  • Administer statewide long-term supports and services programs, including home and community-based waivers, Medicaid state plan services, state-funded programs, and other community-based long-term care initiatives
  • Keep the Assistant Secretary informed of key issues, provides recommendations, and acts on their behalf for assigned programmatic functions when needed.
  • Oversee program operations through direct and indirect supervision, delegating responsibilities and ensuring staff performance aligns with agency goals
  • Evaluate program effectiveness through data review, reports, communication from stakeholders, and participation in meetings, ensuring quality service delivery
  • Ensure compliance with laws and regulations, develops and updates policy, analyzes the impact of federal and state changes, participates in drafting legislation, and responds to executive and legislative inquiries with accurate program information

Qualifications include:

  • 1915(c) waiver and staff management experience
  • Eight years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR six years of full-time experience in any field plus five years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization
  • A bachelor’s degree plus five years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR an advanced degree, or a Juris Doctorate, plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization