Community Services Manager Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

Salary : $5,217.00 - $9,403.00 Monthly
Location : New Orleans, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: MHSD-224629- TA
Department: Metropolitan Human Services District
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: 8/23/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
One of ten districts across Louisiana, MHSD was created by the state legislature in 2003 to oversee the delivery of publicly funded, community-based mental health, addictive disorders and developmental disabilities services to our area. MHSD serves adults, children and families of Orleans, Plaquemines and St. Bernard Parishes.
Come join our dynamic team, where we change lives!
Metropolitan Human Services District (MHSD) is seeking a dedicated and experienced leader to serve as Community Service Manager within Developmental Disabilities Services.
The incumbent provides leadership and oversight of the Community and Family Support system, including the Entry Unit, Individual and Family Support Services, Flexible Family Funds, Service Coordination, and Social Services. The Community Service Manager also serves on the Developmental Disabilities Leadership Team, contributing to program development, planning, operations, and strategic decision-making for Developmental Disabilities Services.
Minimum Qualifications
Eight years of experience in providing health or developmentally disabled services, counseling, health care management, or social services; OR
Six years of full-time work experience plus five years of experience in providing health or developmentally disabled services, counseling, health care management, or social services; OR
A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in providing health or developmentally disabled services, counseling, health care management, or social services; OR
An advanced degree in a social sciences field, nursing, public health; public, hospital, or health administration; speech-language pathology or communication sciences and disorders; physical, occupational, recreational, or music therapy plus four years of experience in providing health or developmentally disabled services, counseling, health care management, or social services.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
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.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Individual and Family Support Services and Service Coordination staff, providing direction, coaching, technical assistance, and performance management to ensure effective delivery of services.
• Oversee person- and family-centered services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ensuring supports promote independence, family stability, community inclusion, and quality of life.
• Manage program operations and service access, including oversight of the Entry Unit, eligibility processes, case assignments, support coordination, Flexible Family Funds, residential services, and related community resources.
• Ensure compliance and quality assurance with MHSD, OCDD, Medicaid, Civil Service, and applicable state and federal requirements, including case record reviews, performance standards, corrective action plans, and required reporting.
• Provide oversight of specialized programs, including the ACT 421 Children's Medicaid Option and Pre-Admission Screening and Residential Review (PASRR), ensuring timely decisions, accurate documentation, appropriate billing, and compliance with program requirements.
• Develop and maintain community and interagency partnerships, collaborating with individuals, families, providers, state agencies, and community organizations to maximize resources and address service needs.
• Support workforce development and administration through hiring, staff assignments, training, performance evaluations, leave approval, coaching, mentoring, recognition, and corrective action in accordance with MHSD and Civil Service policies.
• Serve as a member of the Developmental Disabilities Leadership Team and provide regional leadership, participating in strategic planning, policy development, quality improvement initiatives, community forums, and representing MHSD/OCDD as assigned, including serving as Regional Administrator in their absence.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Note regarding the advertised pay range: The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 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.* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Tanisha Alexander
MHSD Human Resources Business Partner
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
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• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
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