Housing Programs Specialist

Department ofHealth and Human Services (DHHS)

Social Service Program Specialist II

Opening Date: June 4 2025

Closing Date: June 17 2025

Job Class Code: 5093

Grade: 25 (Supervisory)

Salary: $58552.00 - $82700.80 per year*

*This is inclusive of a 2.00% recruitment and retention stipend

Position Number: 03200-2166

Location:Augusta

This is a full-time position located in Augusta and allows for partial telework with management approval.

Core Responsibilities:

As Housing Programs Specialist you will:

Assist with the management and oversight of Bridging Rental Assistance Program (BRAP) Continuum of Care - Permanent Supportive Housing rental assistance program (PSHP) Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) and Rental Subsidy Programs
Support policy changes through active participation and collaboration with Statewide Homeless Council Maine Continuum of Care and other stakeholder groups
Collaborate on the development and submittal of HUD and CoC grant renewals according to federal Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
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
Monitor contracts to ensure accountability and compliance with regulations
Secure resources through HUD State grant funds Federal SAMHSA office by providing detailed reports on needs and resource availability and assisting with grant applications
Work across teams of OBH other DHHS Offices Maine State Housing Authority and community organizations to problem solve and collaborate while developing resources to support a complete housing continuum of care

Minimum Qualifications:

An eight (8) year combination of education and/or professional experience in social services (mental health substance use Public Health Healthcare housing or homelessness programs) to include one (1) year of related housing or grant program management experience.

The background of well-qualified candidates will demonstrate the following competencies:

1. A demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative working relationships such as with state/federal officials and stakeholder groups.
2. Experience working with rental assistance and housing programs. Please be specific in describing any programs you managed job title experience etc.
3. Ability to remain flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities while remaining responsive to urgent requests

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Agency information:

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health safety resilience and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the States population including children families older Mainers and individuals with disabilities mental illness and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health operates two state psychiatric hospitals and provides oversight to health care providers.

The Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) within DHHS is responsible for providing leadership and active partnership in Maines comprehensive system of support to communities and individuals with substance use and mental health conditions through a network of community providers.

The OBH takes responsibility for a behavioral health continuum of care that serves the whole person the whole community. We promote a population health approach that includes a full spectrum of services from early intervention treatment crisis care to recovery. Our role is to ensure Mainers with mental health substance use and co-occurring disorders are not just symptom free but living a life of dignity hope and meaning. We partner with providers communities and citizens to offer support resources education training technical assistance and services.

Application Information:

For additional information about this position please contact Virginia Dill at

To apply please upload a resume a cover letter addressing the 3 supplemental questions and copies of post-secondary transcripts.

Please submit all documents or files in PDF format.

To request a paper application please contact

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:

• 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%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11196.96 - $12514.32 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.
• Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
• Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employees 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 childincluding fathers and adoptive parentsreceive 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 anextensive 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.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated foranything less than full-time.

Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.

If youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.