Economic Stability Specialist

<div style="text-align: center"><br><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1546/jobpostings/image/20260527124135_LDH Logo.png" alt="" style="width: 300px" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></div><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt; text-align: center"><br></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt; text-align: center">The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.</p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt; text-align: center"><br></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt; text-align: center"><a href="https://ldh.la.gov/"><strong>Learn more about the Louisiana Department of Health</strong></a></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt; text-align: center"><br></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt; text-align: center"><span style="color: inherit; text-decoration: underline"><span style="color: inherit"><u><em><strong>This position may be filled in the following parishes:&nbsp;</strong></em></u><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><u><em><strong>Jefferson Davis, Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, and Cameron</strong></em></u></span><u><em><strong>&nbsp;</strong></em></u></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt; text-align: center"><br></p><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt; text-align: center"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Step into a dynamic role where you’ll empower professionals across the state by delivering impactful, high-quality training that drives real results. As a key training leader, you’ll bring critical programs like SNAP, FITAP, and STEP to life—guiding staff and stakeholders through engaging, technology-driven learning experiences. From leading statewide workshops to shaping innovative curriculum and mentoring new trainers, you’ll play a vital role in strengthening workforce performance and service delivery. If you’re passionate about teaching, innovation, and making a statewide impact, this is your opportunity to lead, influence, and inspire—apply today!</span></p><br><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt; text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: rgba(38, 122, 144, 1)">Please note: Applicants must clearly describe their experience with specific Economic Stability, Medicaid programs, etc., and/or identify the section or unit in which they performed economic stability social services work (e.g., SNAP/Economic Stability, Child Care Assistance Program, Strategies to Empower People, Family Independence Temp Assistance, Medicare/Medicaid, etc.) within their job duties. Failure to include this information may result in the application being deemed ineligible for further consideration.</span></strong></p><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Five years of economic stability social services experience; OR</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus two years of economic stability social services experience; OR</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">A bachelor's degree plus two years of economic stability social services experience; OR</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">An advanced degree in a social sciences field, business, public, or health administration plus one year of economic stability social services experience.</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">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.</span><div>The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found <a target="_blank" href="https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=173090"><u>here</u></a>.</div><u>Job Duties:</u><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li style="margin-left: 24px"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0">Deliver professional, high-quality instructor-led and web-based training on ES-specific and department-wide curricula to staff and stakeholders statewide&nbsp;</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 24px"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0">Facilitate engaging learning experiences using adult learning principles and technology tools, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and training evaluation&nbsp;</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 24px"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0">Maintain strict adherence to standardized training curricula while tracking, reporting, and evaluating training outcomes&nbsp;</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 24px"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0">Develop, update, and revise training materials and courses to reflect current policies, procedures, and program requirements&nbsp;</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 24px"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0">Coordinate and conduct statewide training sessions, workshops, and conferences, including all logistical preparation and communication with stakeholders&nbsp;</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 24px"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0">Lead and support train-the-trainer initiatives by coaching new trainers, providing feedback, and contributing to curriculum design and improvement&nbsp;</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 24px"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0">Assess training needs, conduct evaluations andsurveys, and provide recommendations and technical assistance to enhance staff development and program performance</span></span></li></ul><br><u>Position-Specific Details:</u><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt"><strong>Location:</strong> Medical Vendor Administration / Economic Stability Region 5 / <span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Jefferson Davis, Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, and Cameron&nbsp;</span>Parishes</p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt"><strong>Appointment Type:&nbsp;</strong>This is a <strong>promotional&nbsp;</strong>opportunity open only to current permanent employees in a <strong>classified position</strong> with Louisiana Department of Health.</p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt"><strong>Cost Center:&nbsp;</strong>3052130105</p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt"><strong>Position Number(s):&nbsp;</strong>50689953</p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt"><strong>Compensation:&nbsp;</strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">This position is eligible for the following&nbsp;</span><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Special Entrance Rates (SER):</span></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Economic Stability Specialist - $22.76 hr / $1,820.80 bi-weekly</span><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">,&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">as well as a Premium Pay of up to $2.00/hr for hours worked based on longevity.&nbsp;</span></p><br><br><u>How To Apply:</u><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt"><strong>No Civil Service test</strong> score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.</p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt"><br></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt">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.&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt"><strong>*</strong> Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). <strong>&nbsp;</strong>Resumes <u>will not</u> be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.</p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt"><br></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt"><strong>For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please click&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://ldh.la.gov/assets/docs/hr/Forreferenceonly/LDH-Application-Status-Guide-4.2026.pdf"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt"><br></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt"><u>Contact Information:</u></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt">Samantha Johnson</p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt"><a>[email protected]</a></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt">LA Department of Health (LDH)</p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt">Division of Human Resources</p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt">PO Box 4818</p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt">Baton Rouge, LA 70821</p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt">225-342-6477</p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt; text-align: center"><strong>This organization participates in E-Verify, and for more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.&nbsp;</strong></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt; text-align: center"><strong><br></strong></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt; text-align: center"><strong>LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.&nbsp;</strong></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt; text-align: center"><strong><br></strong></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt; text-align: center"><strong><em>Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, is available&nbsp;</em><a href="https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp"><span style="color: inherit">here</span></a><em>.</em></strong></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt; text-align: center"><strong><br></strong></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt; text-align: center"><strong>LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce, and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.</strong></p>