PROGRAM MANAGER 2-SOCIAL SERVICES
Salary
$5,973.00 - $10,766.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
403CO-222352-GOL
Department
Office of Juvenile Justice
Opening Date
06/16/2026
Closing Date
6/23/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
Office of Juvenile Justice-Central Office
State Police Bldg. 1st Floor
7919 Independence Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806
https://ojj.la.gov/location/ojj-central-office
The Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Program Manager 2 - Social Services to lead some of the most impactful and complex treatment programs in the state. This is a high-visibility, statewide leadership role for a seasoned clinical professional who thrives on shaping systems, guiding expert staff, and improving outcomes for youth with significant behavioral and mental health needs.
In this role, you'll oversee all treatment services in secure care, direct specialized programs, develop statewide clinical policies, and ensure youth are placed in the right settings at the right time. You'll work closely with Treatment Directors, psychologists, contracted mental health providers, and regional teams to strengthen treatment quality, expand evidence-based practices, and support youth rehabilitation across Louisiana.
If you're energized by big-picture leadership, complex clinical decision-making, and the opportunity to influence statewide practice, this role offers a powerful platform to make a lasting difference.
Minimum Qualifications
Seven years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus four years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR
A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR
An advanced degree in a social science field, public health, counseling, social work, rehabilitation services, business, public, or health administration, or Juris Doctorate plus three years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services.
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 found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Leads statewide treatment programs - Oversees all secure-care treatment services and supervises Treatment Directors across facilities.
Develops clinical policies & protocols - Writes and implements statewide treatment, mental health, and evidence-based practice standards.
Supervises specialized programs - Directs sex-offender treatment services and approves youth transfers between specialized units.
Manages statewide youth placement - Oversees the transfer system, bed-space decisions, and crisis-driven placement needs.
Oversees furlough & release screening - Ensures policy-aligned recommendations for furloughs, early releases, and community placements.
Conducts audits & implements EBPs - Leads treatment audits and develops new evidence-based programs statewide.
Provides EAP & crisis-response leadership - Directs EAP services and coordinates statewide critical incident stress interventions.
Position-Specific Details:
Work Location: This vacancy is located at the Office of Juvenile Justice-Central Office in Baton Rouge,Louisiana.
Appointment Type: Full Time
The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c)
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.
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources
Garilyn.London@la.gov
In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.
The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.
If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.
NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Drivers License, and clear a background check.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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 at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
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):
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Are you a current classified employee of the Office of Juvenile Justice serving with permanent status?
02
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?
03
If YES, give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc.), the offense, place and disposition of case. If NO, enter N/A.
04
Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt, or implied threats of force, or coercion, or where the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?
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If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.
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Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in any sexual activity in the community or confinement setting?
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If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.
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Have you ever engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility or juvenile facility or any other facility type (as defined in 42 U.S.C 1997)?
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If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.
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Have you ever been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c)?
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If you have previous employment in a community confinement center, jail, lockup or prison, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires Office of Juvenile Justice Human Resources to contact those employers prior to hiring any applicant for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. Do you authorize the Office of Juvenile Justice, to contact any of your prior employers, whether listed on your employment application or not, to ascertain information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, Part 115 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations? I understand that prior to any offer of employment by the Office of Juvenile Justice that such information must be obtained. IMPORTANT: I also understand that if I do not authorize such contact, I will not be eligible for employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice. Should I be appointed from this announcement, I also understand that this authorization will remain valid for the duration of my employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice. Questions should be directed to Human Resources as noted in the Supplemental Information section of this job posting.
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If you are qualifying for this position under a degree in specialized field option provide the level of degree, major as given on your official transcript, school name, and date earned for each degree you have completed. Example: (Bachelor's in biology at Louisiana State University May 2012) If you are not qualifying under a degree enter N/A.
Required Question
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