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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This position may be filled in the following parish(es): East Baton RougeMake an impact behind the scenes where organization, accuracy, and communication matter most! As a key member of the Adult Protective Services (APS) team, you’ll support daily operations, coordinate communications and scheduling, maintain critical records, and help ensure compliance with state and federal requirements. If you’re organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and enjoy supporting a mission-driven team, we encourage you to apply and become an essential part of Adult Protective Services operations!
An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
Serves as the administrative assistant to the APS Director and coordinates communications, inquiries, and correspondence for APS staff.
Routes phone calls, emails, faxes, and other communications to the appropriate staff or program areas.
Maintains and organizes contracts, agreements, memoranda of understanding, and other critical program records.
Coordinates meetings, scheduling, meeting materials, and related administrative activities to support daily APS operations.
Serves as the time and attendance coordinator and HR liaison for APS personnel, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
Manages the retention, filing, and destruction of APS records in accordance with established records retention requirements.
Processes mail distribution and provides administrative support to the OAAS Budget and Supports Division and other program operations as needed.
Location: Office of Aging and Adult Services / AD ADULT PROTECT SVCS ADMIN-SO / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment
Cost Center: 3201030600
Position Number(s): 88794
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:
Debbie Parris-Thymes
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.
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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.
