Senior Housing Programs & Grants Specialist

maine; Augusta (ME); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Augusta, ME, is seeking a Social Services Program Specialist II to oversee rental subsidy contracts and related housing programs. The role is full-time with partial telework approval and occasional in-state travel.

Candidates should have a strong background in housing or homelessness services, with at least one year in program management and experience collaborating with state and federal partners to ensure compliance and funding renewals.

Qualifications

• Eight-year combination of education and/or professional experience in Mental Health, Substance Use, Public Health, Healthcare, Housing, or Homelessness programs, including at least one year of housing/rental assistance program or grant management experience.
• Preference for candidates with three or more years of professional experience in housing or homelessness services.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with state/federal officials and stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and urgent requests.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and management of the Rental Subsidy Program and Florence House Program contracts to ensure accountability and compliance with regulations.
• Assist the Housing Program Manager with BRAP, PSHP, and PATH program oversight.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to community-based providers contracted with OBH homelessness and housing programs.
• Support policy changes through collaboration with Statewide Homeless Council and other groups.
• Collaborate on HUD and CoC grant renewals according to NOFO.
• Review and approve monthly billing submitted by contracted providers for allowability and accuracy.
• Review and issue decisions on Reasonable Accommodation requests and appeals.
• Coordinate across OBH, other DHHS offices, MH Authority, and community organizations to solve problems and build resources for housing continuum.

Skills

Collaboration

Program management

Housing programs

Regulatory experience

Education

Experience in relevant government housing programs

Job description

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Augusta, ME, is seeking a Social Services Program Specialist II to oversee rental subsidy contracts and related housing programs. The role is full-time with partial telework approval and occasional in-state travel.

Candidates should have a strong background in housing or homelessness services, with at least one year in program management and experience collaborating with state and federal partners to ensure compliance and funding renewals.