Programs Manager I - Housing

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous health insurance

Retirement with employer matching

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) seeks a Programs Manager I in the Oklahoma City area to oversee housing and homeless services programs. The role reports to the Senior Manager of Housing and Employment Services and coordinates state programs that provide community housing support.

Responsibilities include contract and fiscal monitoring, technical assistance, and data analysis; plus coordinating the Housing Plus Endorsement training and partnering

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, sociology, public health, public administration, human services, or related field; five years in housing/homeless services.
• Experience in program development, contract or fiscal monitoring, training, data analysis.
• No substitution for bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Contract monitoring

Fiscal monitoring

Data analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, sociology, public health, public administration, human services, or related field

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with professional experience substitutions

Job description

Job Posting Title

Programs Manager I - Housing Agency 452 – MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Supervisory Organization

DMHSAS-Central Administration

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date

Continuous if Blank

Job Type

Full time

Compensation

Regular Compensation $58,750.00 yr / $28.245192hr

Job Description

Programs Manager I - Housing

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

• 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, and support 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, and fostering collaboration among state agencies, community partners, and service providers to strengthen housing stability.

Employment Details

Full-time, one vacancy

Application Period

10/13/2026-10/23/2026

Salary

$58,750.00

FLSA Status

Exempt

Primary Working Hours

M-F; 8-5

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 Applicants

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

Company Information

Oklahoma State Government is the largest employer in the state of Oklahoma, employing over 35,000 diverse and talented employees in more than 100 state agencies, boards, and commissions.

Workplaces

Our workplaces can be found across the state from Boise City to Idabel, Hollis to Miami, and everywhere in between.

Industries

Government Administration

Worker Size

10,001+ Employees

Headquarters

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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