Programs Manager I - Housing

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services • Oklahoma City, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is seeking a Program Manager based in the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma area. The Programs Manager will report directly to the Senior Manager of Housing and Employment Services and will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring state programs that provide community housing and homeless services to individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges. Key responsibilities include providing contract monitoring, technical assistance, consultation, and training to contracted providers, community stakeholders, partner organizations, and other state agencies. The Programs Manager will provide fiscal monitoring for assigned contract types, as appropriate, and support compliance with programmatic, contractual, and funding requirements. Other duties include coordinating the Housing Plus Endorsement training series, supporting statewide implementation of housing best practices, conducting research and data analysis, and fostering collaboration among state agencies, community partners, and service providers to strengthen housing stability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; Or a combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional level experience for each year of the required education.
• No substitution for bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, sociology, public health, public administration, human services, or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years of professional experience in housing, homeless services, behavioral health, human services, program administration, contract management, or a related field.
• Professional experience demonstrating knowledge or experience in program development and implementation, contract or fiscal monitoring, technical assistance, training, stakeholder coordination, data analysis, or administration of state- or federally funded programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and monitoring state programs that provide community housing and homeless services to individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges.
• Providing contract monitoring, technical assistance, consultation, and training to contracted providers, community stakeholders, partner organizations, and other state agencies.
• Providing fiscal monitoring for assigned contract types, as appropriate.
• Supporting compliance with programmatic, contractual, and funding requirements.
• Coordinating the Housing Plus Endorsement training series.
• Supporting statewide implementation of housing best practices.
• Conducting research and data analysis.
• Fostering collaboration among state agencies, community partners, and service providers to strengthen housing stability.

Benefits

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance for insurance premiums.
• Comprehensive health insurance options with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Retirement savings with employer matching.
• Longevity bonuses and CEU training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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