Medical Certification Supervisor
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Medical Certification Supervisor
Salary
$6,271.00 - $11,284.00 Monthly
Location
Jefferson, LA
Job Type
Promotion
Job Number
217491
Department
LDH-Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority
Opening Date
02/10/2026
Closing Date
2/15/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
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About this Job
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA) is a Local Governing Entity (LGE) created by the Louisiana Legislature in 1989.JPHSA is responsible for the management and operation of behavioral health and developmental disability Services in Jefferson Parish. JPHSA provides fully integrated primary and behavioral healthcare services through its JeffCare program.
The Developmental Disabilities Community Services (DDCS) Division provides services and supports to assist individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) to live in the least restrictive environments and to participate as fully as possible within their communities. The Waiver Program Supervisor works in DDCS under the direction of the Division Director. The incumbent is responsible for the supervision of the Medicaid Home-and Community-Based Waiver (HCBW) programs, including the New Opportunities Waiver (NOW), Children's' Choice Waiver (CC),Supports Waiver (SW),and, Residential Options Waiver (ROW). The incumbent must have understanding and knowledge of applicable federal and state guidelines, rules, regulations, and laws.
At JPHSA, we are committed to providing quality behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and primary care services and supports. Make a difference in the community and join our team today.
Minimum Qualifications
A current Louisiana license in a health services field, health regulation field, or social services field plus four years of experience in hospital or nursing home administration, health services, health regulation, or social services; OR
A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in hospital or nursing home administration, health services, health regulation, or social services; OR
A master's degree in a health services field, health regulation field, or a social services field plus three years of experience in hospital or nursing home administration, health services, health regulation, or social services.
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=163930) .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
As a Medical Certification Supervisor, you will,
Ensures resources dedicated for Medicaid HCBW are effectively and efficiently delivered and received by eligible participants
Evaluates reports and data, attendance and participation at formal and informal meetings, and communicates with recipients and other support network members to determine effectiveness of the certification and monitoring activities of the waiver staff
Evaluates DDCS waiver program and administrative staff job performance, including but not limited to, adherence to JPHSA policies, procedures, mandatory training, and attendance
Develops, prepares and submits Waiver Office programmatic activities for the State Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities program managers, as well as quality assurance data as needed or requested
Participates as a member of the Family Support Committee and provides recommendations for approval or denial of requests for JPHSA/DDCS services
Ensures adherence to the Guidelines for Planning Review Committee (GPRC) and provides recommendations for services reduction and for allowance of permanent or temporary exception of services above service needs outlined in the Resource Allocation (RA) Model
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Promotional (open only current permanent JPHSA employees)
Career Progression: This position does not participates in a Career Progression Group.
Work Schedule: Flexible work hours that may be outside of the traditional 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, schedule dependent on job duties.
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). Resumeswill not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Enjoli Lewis
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority
3616 S. I-10 Service Road West, Metairie, LA 70001
elewis@jphsa.org
504-838-5426
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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Are you a current permanent employee of JPHSA?
Yes
No
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Do you possess a current Louisiana license in a health services field, health regulation field, or social services field?
Yes
No
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If you answered "YES" to the question above, please list the license TYPE, NUMBER, ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE, and EXPIRATION DATE. If you answered "NO", please enter N/A.
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State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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