Economic Stability Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $3,980.00 - $7,173.00 Monthly
Location : New Orleans, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: MVA/SAJ/225781
Department: LDH-Medical Vendor Administration
Opening Date: 09/04/2026
Closing Date: 9/9/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
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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Lead with purpose and make an impact! In this supervisory role, you'll oversee the operations of an Economic Stability Service Center, lead a dedicated team, and help ensure individuals and families receive the vital support and benefits they need. If you're a strong leader who enjoys coordinating programs, developing staff, and making a meaningful difference in your community, we want you on our team!
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Six years of economic stability social services experience; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of economic stability social services experience; OR
A bachelor's degree plus three years of economic stability social services experience; OR
An advanced degree in a social sciences field, business, public, or health administration plus two years of economic stability social services experience.
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:
• Supervises Social Service Analysts by assigning work, monitoring performance, resolving employee concerns, and providing training and guidance.
• Reviews cases and subordinate work for accuracy, timeliness, and completeness related to SNAP, Family Independence Temporary Assistance, and Kinship Care Assistance programs.
• Ensures staff maintain accurate program data, documentation, and case records in CLIENT, SEVIS, CCLS, TIPS, LDES, INFOPAC, and other applicable systems.
• Interprets and communicates program policies and procedures, provides technical assistance, and develops training to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Analyzes statistical and management reports, identifies trends and operational issues, and develops recommendations to improve program processes and performance.
• Develops and maintains relationships with community partners to connect clients with needed services, address service gaps, and increase participation in available programs.
• Coordinates disaster preparedness and response activities, including maintaining staff readiness, activating calling trees, conducting SNAP disaster interviews, and assisting with emergency shelter operations.
Position-Specific Details:
Location: Medical Vendor Administration / Economic Stability Region 1 / Orleans Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as aProbationary appointment, Promotional appointment, Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months), or Detail to Special Duty
Cost Center: 3052130101
Position Number(s): 50689274
Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SER), as well as a Premium Pay of up to $2.00/hr for hours worked based on longevity.
Economic Stability Supervisor - $24.35 hr / $1,948.00 biweekly
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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please click HERE
Contact Information:
Samantha Johnson
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-6477
This organization participates in E-Verify, and for more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.
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.
Information on Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.
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.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement- State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others

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Have you clearly listed the specific programs 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.) you worked in within your job duties? (Failure to include this information may result in the application being deemed incomplete and ineligible for further consideration.)

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To ensure compliance with LDH Nepotism Policy#41, if you have any immediate family members that are currently employed by LDH, please list the name and relationship. Please type "N/A" if no immediate family members are employed by LDH.
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