Program Monitor

Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs Job Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs (GOEA) is committed to advocating for the needs and rights of the elderly, improving the quality of life for its seniors, promoting public awareness, intervention in exploitation and abuse, building partnerships with communities, and supporting intergenerational activities. We are looking for a detail-oriented, analytical, and service-focused professional to join our team. This position plays an important role in supporting Louisiana's statewide aging network by coordinating programmatic reporting, monitoring data integrity, and providing technical assistance to agencies and service providers. Minimum Qualifications: Five years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus two years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR A bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR An advanced degree or a Juris Doctorate plus one year of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative 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 Duties: The primary responsibility of a compliance and planning monitor is to coordinate the statewide aging programmatic reporting system, which includes thirty-six (36) Area Agencies on Aging (AAA), Sixty-four (64) Parish Councils on Aging (COA) and over one hundred-thirty (130) senior centers and over two-hundred (200) meal sites. Provides technical assistance, programmatic assistance and consultation to these agencies regarding their meal data collection for services funded through the Older American Act. This position also has oversight over the Social Assistance Management Systems (SAMs) which consists of the thirty-six (36) AAAs, parish councils on aging and senior center data the GOEA providers submit to the state unit on aging. Provides technical assistance to the aging network to maximize client outcomes, improve efficiency of service delivery, and ensure funding compliance by making sure that SAMs is set up correctly in each planning and service area of the State. Also, this position provides for the audit ability of the databases to insure data integrity, detection of missing data, late transaction reporting and error correction. Compiles and analyzes statistical data related to program performance of AAA staff and service providers. Maintains records and files in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures in a manner that supports state and federal requirements. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probationary Travel: Driving, travel, and overtime will be required as deemed necessary by the supervisor. Compensation: Depends on the experience of the selected applicant. 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 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. All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-Verify. For further information about this posting, please email: View email address on click.appcast.io 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). 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