Housing Programs Manager

Department of Health and Human Services • Augusta, ME

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

As Housing Programs Manager you will play a key leadership role in strengthening Maine’s housing and homelessness response system. This position is located in Augusta, Maine and allows for partial telework with management approval after initial training. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) within DHHS is responsible for providing leadership and active partnership in Maine’s comprehensive system of support to communities and individuals with substance use and mental health conditions through a network of community providers.

Requirements

• 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.
• Proven leadership experience managing program(s) and supervising staff.
• A demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships, such as with state/federal officials and provider groups.
• Experience managing rental assistance and housing programs.
• Upload a current resume and cover letter addressing the three competency areas identified in the Requirements Section.
• Submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience in rental assistance and/or homelessness programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor Bridging Rental Assistance Program (BRAP), Permanent Supportive Housing Program (PSHP), Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH), and Rental Subsidy Programs contracts to ensure accountability and compliance with regulations
• Supervise two contract PATH Coordinators, and a Housing Specialist in the effective delivery of programming and management of provider contracts.
• Review and approve monthly billing submitted by contracted providers for allowability and accuracy
• Assist the Grant Manager in preparing and submitting HUD and COC grant renewals according to federal Notice of Funding Availability
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to community-based providers contracted with OBH housing programs
• Review and issue decisions on Reasonable Accommodation requests and appeals filed with contracted agencies
• Secure resources through HUD, State grant funds, Federal SAMHSA office, by providing detailed reports and assisting with grant applications
• Initiate policy changes through active participation and collaboration with Statewide Homeless Council, Maine Continuum of Care, and other homeless response system groups
• Work across team of OBH, other DHHS Offices, Maine State Housing Authority, and community organizations to problem solve and collaborate, while developing resources to support a complete continuum of care

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 12 days of sick leave
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for all employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents.
• Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager