Program Monitor

Salary

$4, $8,608.00 Monthly

Location

New Orleans, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

OAAS/PAW/213851

Department

LDH-Office of Aging & Adult Services

Opening Date

10/14/2025

Closing Date

10/28/2025 11:59 PM Central

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 Aging and Adult Services is seeking a dedicated Program Monitor to support Louisiana's nationally recognized Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Program. This role coordinates housing referrals, monitors unit availability, and ensures compliance to help individuals with disabilities and those at risk of homelessness secure stable, affordable housing. The Program Monitor works closely with participants, service providers, and housing partners to remove barriers, facilitate successful placements, and uphold Fair Housing standards. This position offers an opportunity to make a lasting impact by helping Louisianans achieve independence and housing stability through compassionate and solution-focused support.

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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Coordinate and monitor referrals for PBV participants to ensure timely and accurate matching with available housing units.
• Conduct assessments of participant housing needs and preferences to identify appropriate resources and support person-centered housing plans.
• Facilitate participant access to housing by assisting with applications, forms, and supporting documentation; ensure all submissions are completed in compliance with program requirements and deadlines.
• Support participants during the leasing process, including coordinating lease signings, deposit submissions, and verification of required leasing documentation.
• Monitor housing availability and identify solutions for challenges such as limited housing stock, utilities access, transportation barriers, and competitive rental markets.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with properties, providers, and community partners to expand resource opportunities and support participant housing placements.
• Advocate on behalf of participants by negotiating reasonable accommodations with property managers and ensuring adherence to Fair Housing requirements.
• Provide training and technical assistance to providers and properties on PBV program requirements, policies, and best practices.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working with housing, community-based services, and/or support services for vulnerable populations.
• Knowledge of state and federal housing voucher programs, food assistance programs, and/or community support programs.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Aging and Adult Services / Headquarters / Orleans Parish

Appointment Type: Probationary

Cost Center:

Position Number(s):

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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.

Contact Information:

Patricia Walker

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

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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.

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

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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