IDD ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR 1 chez State of Louisiana, LA

About the Department

If you’re compassionate, skilled, and ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, mission-driven setting—this could be the opportunity for you!

Position Duties

Seven years of experience in health services or developmentally disabled services, hospital administration, social services, psychology or special education; OR

Six years of full-time work experience plus four years of experience in health services or developmentally disabled services, hospital administration, social services, psychology or special education; OR

A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in health services or developmentally disabled services, hospital administration, social services, psychology or special education; OR

An advanced degree in health administration, hospital administration, special education, psychology, or social work plus three years of experience in health services or developmentally disabled services, hospital administration, social services, psychology or special education.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Other Qualifications

Job Duties:

• Manages the active treatment department which is responsible for development, implementation, monitoring, and revision of population-specific treatment programs and individual-specific active treatment programs for all residents at CLLSC.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and revises, as appropriated, the goals and quality indicators for the active treatment department. 
• Acts as active treatment consultant/advisor to other professionals, administrators, psychologist, occupational, physical and speech therapists, dietitians, nurses, physicians, and staff. 
• Advises facility administrators and department managers/supervisor on issues. 
• Provides consultation and technical support for staff, IDT and individuals as needed. 
• Provides education regarding Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) roles and responsibilities to new and existing QIDP to build the competency of active treatment staff in performing the essential QIDP functions Obtain relative data and update monthly the Emergency Evacuation binder. 
• Update quarterly the Visitation Binder and ensure it is turned in to the Financial Department in a timely manner. Facilitate maximizing potential for independence, attainment of treatment goals, and practicing individual rights for residents campus-wide across treatment programs. 
• Support, facilitate, and monitor continual efforts to enhance education and integration in community placement.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: May be filled as Probation or Permanent

Compensation:  Position eligible for on-call pay

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:
Human Resources

Central LA Supports and Services Center