Programs Manager I - Housing

okgov; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off and holidays

Employer retirement plan

Job summary

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services seeks a Programs Manager I - Housing to coordinate and monitor state housing and homeless services for individuals facing mental health or substance use challenges in the Oklahoma City area.

Responsibilities include contract monitoring, fiscal oversight, and leading the Housing Plus Endorsement training while aligning with statewide housing best practices and inter-agency collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, sociology, public health, public administration, human services, or related field with 5 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree required; no substitution for a bachelor’s degree.
• Combination of education and experience allowed: 1 year of professional experience per year of education.

Responsibilities

• Provide contract monitoring, technical assistance, consultation, and training to contracted providers and stakeholders.
• Provide fiscal monitoring for assigned contracts and ensure compliance with programmatic, contractual, and funding requirements.
• Coordinate Housing Plus Endorsement training and support statewide implementation of housing best practices.

Skills

Contract management

Data analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Program administration

Technical assistance

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Posting Title

Programs Manager I - Housing

Agency

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Supervisory Organization

DMHSAS-Central Administration

Job Details

Full time, Regular; Compensation: $58,750.00 yr / $28.245192 hr. Application Period: 10/13/2026-10/21/2026; FLSA Status: Exempt; Primary Working Hours: M-F; 8-5

Job Description

Overview: The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is seeking a Programs Manager based in the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma area. The Program 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, sociology, public health, public administration, human services, or a closely related field, and five (5) years of professional experience in housing, homeless services, behavioral health, human services, program administration, contract management, or a related field. Professional experience should demonstrate 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.
• NOTE: No substitution for bachelor's degree.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree;
• Or a combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional level experience for each year of the required education.

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.

Mission

Dedicated to Excellence in Behavioral Health Services.

Vision

Oklahoma sets the standard for behavioral health systems that provide transformative, agile, and quality care.

ICARE Values

Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Internal Application Policy

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.