• Supervises, manages, and supports the Office of Management and Finance, the Office of Family Support, and the Office of Community Services within the Department of Social Services.
• Exercises supervision and control over all functions, staff, and services within the Department of Social Services.
• Directly supervises the Deputy Secretary, the Undersecretary, the Press Secretary, the Assistant Secretaries, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, and the Bureaus of Appeals, Audit Services, Civil Rights, General Counsel, and Licensing.

• Louisiana Rehabilitation Services - Assists persons with disabilities in their desire to obtain or maintain employment and/or independence in their community by providing rehabilitation services and working cooperatively with business and other community services.
• Press Secretary  - Coordinates all public and media relations for the department.
• Bureau of Appeals - Allows citizens to appeal administrative decisions regarding services provided by the Department of Social Services.
• Bureau of Audit Services - Independently appraises activities of DSS.
• Bureau of Civil Rights - Insures that equal access and delivery of services and equal employment opportunities exist in all activities administered by DSS.
• Bureau of General Counsel - Provides legal services and counsel on litigation.
• Bureau of Licensing - Licenses and develops licensing regulations for child care and adult care centers.

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