
Posting number: OIDD/DPT/223414
Department: LDH-Office of Intellectual & Developmental Disability Supports
Job classification: MEDICAL CERTIFICATION MANAGER 2
Posting type: Open
Categories: Administration, Health Services, Social Services
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.
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The Office of Intellectual Developmental Disability Supports (OIDD) is seeking a highly qualified professional to provide executive-level leadership, oversight, coordination, and compliance management for critical statewide developmental disability programs and initiatives. This position serves as a key member of OIDD's leadership team and is responsible for ensuring the effective administration of programs that support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families throughout Louisiana. This position plays an essential role in advancing OIDD's mission by directing statewide regional operations, overseeing complex service delivery systems, and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and program requirements. The incumbent collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to promote consistent, high-quality services and operational excellence across the state's developmental disability service system. Due to the complexity, scope, and regulatory requirements associated with OIDD's statewide programs, this position is critical to ensuring continuity of operations, accountability, and effective service delivery. The work performed directly supports OIDD's commitment to providing person-centered services, promoting community inclusion, and improving the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Louisiana. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, program management, and regulatory compliance experience, along with a commitment to public service and positive outcomes for Louisiana's citizens.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here
Location: Office of Intellectual & Developmental Disability Supports / Admin/Finance/Programmatic - WAIVER SUPPORTS & SERVICES / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as aProbationary appointment
Cost Center: 3402030301
Position Number(s): 50322726
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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Contact Information:
Debbie Parris-Thymes
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-6477
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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.
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