Housing Programs & Grants Specialist

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH), Division of Behavioral Health (DBH), is hiring a Housing Development Officer to join the Central Office Housing Team in Jefferson City. This Program Specialist level role reports to the Housing Director and coordinates services for unhoused Missourians.

The position requires strong communication and coordination skills, knowledge of grant management, and the ability to work with providers and partners across the state. Some travel is expected.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of professional experience in grant management/compliance, case management, training or technical assistance, behavioral health case management or related area.
• Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process applications to determine eligibility for various federal and state programs.
• Manage the Housing Unit phone line and email, responding to Missourians in need and directing to services and benefits.
• Data entry for confidential client information into HMIS.
• Monitor client files for housing programs and grants compliance.
• Monitor various housing programs and grants.
• Engage in HUD Continuum of Care meetings.
• Engage in coordinated entry case conferencing for multiple regions.
• Provide training and technical assistance to providers across the state.
• Other duties as assigned by the Housing Director.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization & coordination

Collaboration

Independent work

Teamwork

Data entry / HMIS

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or Public Administration

Job description

The Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH), Division of Behavioral Health (DBH), is hiring a Housing Development Officer to join the Central Office Housing Team in Jefferson City. This Program Specialist level role reports to the Housing Director and coordinates services for unhoused Missourians.

The position requires strong communication and coordination skills, knowledge of grant management, and the ability to work with providers and partners across the state. Some travel is expected.