Posting number: DMA-134-2026
Department: Gov-Department of Military Affairs
Job classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Posting type: Open
Categories: Administration, Administrative Assistant, Human Resources, Risk Management, Management, Records Management
ANNOUNCEMENT NO 134-2026 BENEFITS
OPENING DATE: July 24, 2026 Retirement: LASERS
CLOSING DATE: August 07, 2026 Insurance: Medical, Dental, & Vision
Paid Holidays: 10 plus proclaimed
*SALARY: Annual Leave: 96 hours per year with tenure increases
ME-415 $46,842 - $56,222 Sick Leave: 96 hours per year with tenure increases
*Salary indicates typical starting range.
Level will be determined by qualifications.
JOB TYPE: Unclassified*
Current Classified employees must give up their designation to accept this position.
Intervene in and reclaim the lives of 16-to-18-year-old at-risk youth, producing program graduates with the values, life skills, education, and self-discipline necessary to succeed as productive Louisiana citizens.
WHO WE ARE:
YCP is a voluntary program that target youth who are at risk of not completing high school. We provide an environment for youth so they may focus on completing academic goals while enhancing personal strengths and resiliency. Our program provides a structured environment and teaches discipline, self-control and motivation. We develop the whole person by focusing on 8 core components that support each cadet's personal development: academic excellence, life coping skills, job skills training, responsible citizenship, leader/followership, health & hygiene, physical fitness and service to community.
Supervises seven employees: a Mentor Coordinator, a Administrative Technician and ten Case Managers. Responsible for identifying and communicating pertinent items of information to the Director and Deputy Director to keep them informed. Responsible for working with Director, Deputy Director, Cadre Department and any other pertinent Department to maintain order in the Post Residential Department. Analyzes problems in the Post Residential Department and recommends solutions, compromises and alternatives to Executive Level to resolve such problems. Conduct interviews and recommend Case Manager and Administrative Technician to be hired and do all necessary paperwork therein. Participate in and encourage professional development of counseling staff through staff meetings, and professional workshops and seminars. Trains all new hires in the positions for which they were hired. Prepares and reviews PER documents for and conducts counseling with section employees. Reviews and approves payroll documentation for the section. Ensure adequate numbers of mentors are recruited, screened, trained, matched and monitored. Ensures that the Mentor Coordinator establishes recruitment plans and training dates. Verifies completed mentor application and ensure that all mentors have met program qualifications. Recruit mentors and students while assisting Counseling Department with Cadet Interviews. Provide personal, career and academic counseling to cadets in the absence of the assigned Case Manager. Designs and integrate mentor activities that foster positive relations between mentors and cadets. Prepares mentor Award and coordinates events with other sections. Manages and reconcile the STIPEND account. Verifies and requests STIPEND disbursements for Youth Challenge Graduates. Provides monthly report and requests to appropriate departments. Responsible for communications with parents regarding Post Residential Department requirements. Responsible for ordering all supplies for the Post Residential Department. Responsible for turning in all invoices with prescribed paperwork so that vendors will be paid. Tracks and gather statistical data for Youth Challenge Graduates. Verify that the Case Managers have entered the required data into the reporting system and all cadets are accurately represented. Represent the Post Residential department on the Discipline Board. Reports any accidents to YCP Safety Person. Attend and contribute at all called Staff Meetings by Executive Level Personnel. Responsible for making certain that all policies and procedures handed down from Executive Level are adhered to by all Post Residential Department employees. Additional duties as required. Completion of SHARP training and fosters sexual harassment free environment. Perform other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Requires working independently with general guidance and the ability to work and communicate effectively with co-workers, peers, superiors and subordinates. Knowledge of basic accounting procedures to oversee stipend account. BA/BS or higher academic degree from an accredited university is preferred; however, five years of experience as an accountant, direct marketing, human resource recruiter of case manager may be substituted for degree.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: By submitting an application for employment with the Military Department, the applicant agrees to the following conditions of employment:
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All Applicants must complete a LANG-LMD-H Form 10 (State Application) and attach a legible copy of their Official Birth Certificate, Driver's License and Social Security Card. Resumes are optional and will not be accepted unless they are submitted with the LANGLMD-H Form 10 (State Application).
Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employee (SAME)
Our mission is to foster accountability and transparency in Louisiana government by providing the Legislature and others with audit services, fiscal advice, and other useful information.
The Legislative Auditor is one of the largest public accounting practices in the State of Louisiana and certainly one of the largest employers of certified public accountants. However, in addition to accountants, the Legislative Auditor also employs public administrators, attorneys, actuaries, computer analysts, Information Technology auditors, and many other individuals who offer the public a broad spectrum of skills.
