Housing Programs Manager

State of Maine • Augusta, ME

4d • $64,334 - $91,333 • Hybrid

About The Position

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Social Service Program Manager Opening Date: January 2, 2026 Closing Date: January 23, 2026 This is a full-time position located in Portland, Maine with statewide travel opportunities, and allows for partial telework with management approval. Core Responsibilities: As Housing Programs Manager you will:

Requirements

• To qualify, your background must include four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in social service or mental health/developmental disabilities programs and a Bachelors Degree.
• At least three (3) years of the required experience must be in a supervisory and/or administrative capacity.
• Equivalent related work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Exceptional leadership skills demonstrated through prior experience successfully managing program(s) and supervisees.
• A demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships, such as with state/federal officials and stakeholder groups.
• A demonstrated ability to multitask by handling competing priorities and navigate prioritization of tasks.
• A proven ability to identify, analyze and report on key metrics that measure the success of social service programs and to identify and formulate desirable program enhancements to make recommendations to leadership.
• Experience working with rental assistance and housing programs.
• Please be specific in describing any programs you managed, job title, experience, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to candidates with professional experience in housing and/or homelessness programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee Bridging Rental Assistance Program (BRAP), Permanent Supportive Housing Program (PSHP), Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH), and Rental Subsidy Programs
• Supervise two contract PATH Coordinators, and a Housing Specialist in the effective delivery of programming and management of provider contracts.
• Allocate finances to meet client needs, as reported and assessed through monthly and quarterly reports from housing and outreach agencies pertaining to client utilization and urgent needs
• Review and approve monthly billing
• Assist the Grant Manager in preparing and submitting HUD and COC grant renewals according to federal Notice of Funding Availability
• Monitor contracts to ensure accountability and compliance with regulations
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to community-based providers contracted with OBH homelessness and housing programs
• Review and issue decisions on Reasonable Accommodation requests
• Review and issue decision on appeals filed with agencies
• Propose resource development plans in response to State Administrative directives
• Secure resources through HUD, State grant funds, Federal SAMHSA office, by providing detailed reports on needs and resource availability and assisting with grant applications
• Initiate policy changes through active participation and collaboration with Statewide Homeless Council, Maine Continuum of Care, and other stakeholder groups
• Work across team of OBH, other DHSS Offices, Maine State Housing Authority, and community organizations to problem solve and collaborate, while developing resources to support a complete continuum of care
• This position requires occasional in-state travel to monitor contracts, conduct site visits, and attend stakeholder meetings.

Benefits

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees