ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM SPECIALIST B
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ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM SPECIALIST B
Salary
$3,345.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly
Location
Jackson, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
ELMHS1.16.26APS-B
Department
LDH-Office of Behavioral Health
Opening Date
01/20/2026
Closing Date
1/28/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
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About this Job
Division: Within the CFS Department at ELMHS, located in Jackson, LA
The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric care are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana
ELMHS is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team in the CFS department.
An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results.
Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.
Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
Displaying Expertise: The ability to demonstrate specialized knowledge, skills, and experience to apply subject-matter expertise in diverse and evolving @contexts.
Displaying Professionalism: The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.
Managing Performance: The ability to plan, monitor, and document employee performance throughout the year.
Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.
Minimum Qualifications
Four years of experience in administrative services; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus one year of experience in administrative services; OR
A bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in administrative services; OR
An advanced degree.
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 foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=168100) .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
In this role, you will:
Court Related- Prepares cases by drafting pleadings. Composes briefs, memoranda, and other legal correspondence such as Civil Judicial Commitment petitions and court orders and/or judgments for commitment of patient for the local Court.
Hospital Admissions- Gathers information needed for the completion of all required documents prior to hospital admission, as outlined in La.C.Crm.Pro.Art 648.1.
Administrative Management- Maintains databases to manage the Court-ordered Consent Decree waiting list and compliance with other federal court mandates under minimal supervision from the CFS Director.
Miscellaneous- Assures compliance of hospital and departmental regulations and guidelines regarding completion of required training classes.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
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 this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe 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:
Candice Burkes
ELMHS HR
ELMHS-HR@LA.GOV
225-634-0535
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 tomake a differencethrough 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 athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\Retirement\System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?
Yes
No
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If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A.
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Are you a current employee of Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System?
Yes
No
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Please give a brief summary of your experience in administrative services.
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How well do you set expectations, provide feedback, and document employee performance?
I don't clearly set expectations, I delay feedback, and I avoid using documentation systems.
I communicate expectations, but I sometimes miss follow-through and my documentation may be incomplete or not aligned with policy.
I set clear expectations, use systems to document performance accurately, and meet all duties required by SCS and agency policies.
I go beyond basic requirements-I reinforce expectations regularly, use multiple sources for documentation, and maintain audit-ready records that exceed policy standards.
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Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.
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How well do you apply subject-matter expertise to solve problems, share insights, and communicate effectively with others?
I struggle to explain basic concepts, apply subject-matter knowledge, or share accurate information.
I apply subject-matter knowledge in typical situations and communicate clearly with some guidance or support.
I use my subject-matter expertise to solve problems, explain concepts clearly, and tailor communication to different audiences.
I demonstrate deep subject-matter expertise, explain complex topics with clarity, and provide strategic insights that support broader goals.
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Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.
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How well do you make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity, and honesty-even when it's difficult or inconvenient?
I ignore ethical standards, withhold information, or show bias or poor judgment.
I follow rules, share information, and try to avoid ethical missteps.
I act with integrity, respect confidentiality, and treat people fairly.
I promote ethics, model transparency, and help others act with fairness across teams.
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Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.
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How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on?
I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.
I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.
I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.
I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.
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Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.
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