Admin Coordinator 1 (WAE)
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Admin Coordinator 1 (WAE)
Salary
$1,820.00 - $3,120.00 Monthly
Location
Jackson, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
ELMHS8.19.26AC1
Department
LDH-Office of Behavioral Health
Opening Date
08/19/2026
Closing Date
8/26/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
About this Job
Division : Within the Health Information 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 in coordination with the total system of care in Louisiana
ELMHS is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented, and positive individual to join our team as an Administrator Coordinator! The Administrative Coordinator provides essential administrative and operational support to ELMHS, helping ensure programs and services are organized, efficient, and responsive. This position coordinates administrative activities, maintains records and information, assists staff and stakeholders, and supports day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and able to effectively manage multiple priorities while providing professional customer service.
An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.
Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions.
Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.
Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
Developing Plans: The ability to prioritize tasks and competing demands to create accurate plans.
Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.
Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.
Minimum Qualifications
No experience or training is required.
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=168040) .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Prepares inactive files for storage and archiving and organizes the filing system for physical maintenance of all inactive records in the Health Information department.
Participates in educational trainings that are mandatory for accreditation and licensure of the facility.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: WAE
Compensation: This position has a Minimum Hire Rate: $840.00 bi-weekly/ $10.50 hourly.
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 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:
Leigh Moore
ELMHS/Human Resources Department
ELMHS-HR@LA.GOV
225-634-0680
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 status employee of the East Louisiana Mental Hospital in Jackson?
Yes
No
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CE: Communicating Effectively - 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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CE: Communicating Effectively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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DP: Developing Plans - How well do you create and organize plans to reach goals effectively?
I set vague goals, build unstructured plans, misjudge resources, and leave out key details.
I set clear goals, build logical strategies, and plan tasks with realistic timelines and resources.
I align SMART goals to priorities, use evidence to guide planning, and build actionable plans with milestones.
I anticipate risks, adapt plans, connect strategy to execution, and equip others with tools for success.
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DP: Developing Plans - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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TCr: Thinking Critically - How do you analyze information and draw meaningful conclusions from it?
I miss key details or oversimplify information, and my conclusions may not be based on evidence.
I try to analyze information, but I may overlook the relevance or credibility of my sources.
I analyze key information, consider the evidence, and form logical conclusions based on credible sources.
I uncover deeper insights by connecting different sources, questioning assumptions, and identifying patterns.
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TCr: Thinking Critically - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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ADi: Accepting Direction - How well do you accept guidance, follow instructions, and adjust when given feedback?
I resist direction, ignore feedback, and need reminders to complete tasks.
I follow direction with reminders and often need clarification or support.
I follow direction reliably, adjust to feedback, and complete tasks on time.
I adapt quickly, follow through, and help others adjust as needed.
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ADi: Accepting Direction - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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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
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