Program Consultant -Social Services-EC

Program Consultant -Social Services-EC

Salary

$4,557.00 - $8,213.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

LDOE50667851-102026EL-EC

Department

Education-State Activities

Opening Date

10/20/2026

Closing Date

10/27/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

About this Job

This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA

Office of Early Childhood Operations

Job Focus Area

The Program Consultant position serves as an executive assistant supporting the Health and Safety Executive Director in overseeing a 70-person Health and Safety division within the Office of Early Childhood. In this role, the Program Consultant directs daily operations, manages cross-departmental workflows, and ensures strict compliance with state regulations and federal Child Care and Development Fund mandates. Acting as a central communication bridge, the Program Consultant leads staff onboarding, conducts technical training programs, and drives continuous professional development across all sections. Additionally, the Program Consultant coordinates systems governance, manages risk through fraud audits, and chairs policy committees to maintain overall organizational integrity and efficiency.

Applicants with a proven background serving as a team lead or supervisor, with demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional workflows, direct staff, and coordinate team operations for a large section or division are encouraged to apply,

Minimum Qualifications

Six years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR

A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR

An advanced degree in a social science field, public health, counseling, social work, rehabilitation services, business, public, or health administration, or Juris Doctorate plus two years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health 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:

• Acts as the primary human resources and administrative lead between section lead workers, supervisors, and the Health and Safety Executive Director to ensure smooth internal communication and team alignment across the 70-person division.
• Provides functional supervision to professional and clerical personnel, directing daily workflows, delegating assignments, and supporting cohesive section operations.
• Manages high-volume internal communication channels (e.g., Ask LDE inquiries, case status referrals) to streamline information flow between line staff and leadership.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional. The person hired for this position is expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office. Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected.

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Work Schedule: Workdays are Monday - Friday; work hours will be determined.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make 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 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

You may attach a resume; however, only the information listed on the online application will be considered to determine qualification. All education, prior experience, including dates related to education and prior experience MUST be listed in the online application.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Louisiana Department of Education - Human Resources

PO Box 96064

Baton Rouge, LA 70804

lodejobs@la.gov

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports 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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans 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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

01

I understand that information on this application may be subject to investigation and verification and that any misrepresentation or material omission, including on my responses to supplemental questions, may cause my application to be rejected, my name to be removed from the eligible register, and/or subject me to disqualification from future job opportunities and/or dismissal from state service.

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a current employee of the Louisiana Department of Education? Please note - teachers and other employees of the school system are NOT considered employees of the LA Department of Education.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm