Louisiana OCDD / Deputy Assistant Secretary 3

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Louisiana is hiring!  This position is next in line to the I/DD Director for Louisiana, and it oversees and manages all programs associated with our Office.  We have many exciting things happening in Louisiana, and we are looking for a team member who can help us continue making positive changes in our system to improve outcomes for people with I/DD.  Below is the announcement for the position and how to apply.  If you would like to know more before applying, please feel free to reach out to Julie Foster Hagan, OCDD Assistant Secretary / Director at Julie.Hagan@la.gov.

This position reports directly to the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD) Assistant Secretary / Director.  This position is responsible for management of policy, process, and oversight for programs within the Office, including Home and Community Based Waiver Services, EarlySteps, OCDD Programmatic Unit, as well as quality activities and liaison activities for the LDH TEFRA program and Local Governing Entities.  This position is part of the OCDD Executive Management Team and is responsible for direct supervision of 5 management level staff and approximately 40 additional staff.  This position establishes statewide systems to ensure program and staff accountability, and directs the formulation and revision of rules, regulations, and procedures for OCDD programs. This position must be able to manage multiple high-level programs and process change simultaneously.  This position may represent the OCDD Assistant Secretary regarding programs and services with I/DD stakeholders, including but not limited to individuals receiving services, families, providers, legislators, advocacy organizations, and regional entities.  This position will work collaboratively with Management Level staff across other Louisiana Department of Health offices and agencies.

This position is located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.  The minimum and maximum salary range for the position is $83,366 – $164,070.  Applicants must possess a minimum of a baccalaureate degree plus five years of professional level experience in a public or private sector setting.

If you are interested in applying for this position, Click HERE .  Applications must be received by Wednesday, June 14, 2023.  Search for the following information:

Job Title:   Deputy Assistant Secretary 3 (OCDD Deputy Assistant Secretary for Programs)
Position #’s:  183920
Announcement Number for this posting:  OCDD/SP/176951