Admin Coordinator 1 (WAE)
State of LouisianaAbout the role
Posting number: ELMHS8.19.26AC1
Department: LDH-Office of Behavioral Health
Job classification: ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR 1
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Mental Health
Summary
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.
Examples of duties
Qualifications
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Supplemental information
- 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: WAECompensation: 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). Resumes will 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.
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