Salary : $5,217.00 - $9,403.00 Monthly
Location : Lafayette, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: AAHSD/JRS/0549
Department: LDH-Acadiana Area Human Services District
Opening Date: 07/17/2026
Closing Date: 7/27/2026 11:59 PM Central
Minimum QualificationsA current Louisiana license in a health services field, health regulation field, or social services field plus two years of experience in hospital or nursing home administration, health services, health regulation, or social services; OR
A bachelor's degree plus two 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 one year of experience in hospital or nursing home administration, health services, health regulation, or social services.
Job SpecificationThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other InformationJob Duties:
As a Medical Certification Specialist, you will:
- Review, interpret and make determinations of certifications/eligibility for Home and Community Based Waiver Services (HCBWS) in accordance with federal and state Medicaid guidelines.
- Apply knowledge of policy/procedures for the four separate HCBWS currently being administered in Louisiana: New Opportunities Waiver, Children's Choice Waiver, Supports Waiver, and Residential Options Waiver.
- Provide technical assistance, consultative services, programmatic oversight and direction to support coordination as well as service agencies regarding quality of services, compliance with Medicaid guidelines for waiver certification, and responsible service delivery.
- Apply knowledge of region wide resources in order to refer individuals and/or service agencies to such for assistance.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Work Schedule: 8 hours a day; Monday through Friday
Location: This position is located in the Acadiana Area Human Services District - Developmental Disabilities - Waiver Support and Services office.
Career Progression Group (CPG): This position participates in a CPG and may be filled as a Medical Certification Specialist 1 or 2. The level at which the vacancy will be filled is determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.
Location: This position is located in the Developmental Disabilities Office - Waiver Support and Services.
Please click on the below links to learn more about each job level:
This incumbent is required to possess and maintain the necessary special requirements relevant to the assigned CPG level.
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.
If you are selected for this position and indicate that you have a degree, you will be required to submit an official transcript.
There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Jennifer Sonnier, Human Resources Analyst
AAHSD-Human Resources
302 Dulles Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
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Do you possess a current Louisiana license in a health services field, health regulation field, or social services field?
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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", enter N/A.
Required Question
