Long Term Services and Supports Housing Resource Developer and Program Manager

Augusta , Maine , United States | Community & Social Services | Full-time

Apply by: May 21, 2024

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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)Housing Resource DeveloperOpening Date: May 8, 2024Closing Date: May 21, 2024Job Class Code: 5043

Grade: 23 (Supervisory)

Salary: $50,419.20 - $68,369.60/yearPosition Number: 02021-2211Location: Augusta This is a full-time position located in Augusta and allows for partial telework with management approval.

Core Responsibilities:

This position is essential to the daily operations of the Long-Term Service and Support (LTSS) programs serving older and disabled adults. In this position you will provide housing transition support, housing information and referral, housing assessment to enrollees of Maine’s Money Follows the Person demonstration grant as well as adults statewide. You will also engage in program and policy development related to long term care housing services and serve as a liaison between DHHS and Maine State Housing Authority and other entities as necessary to monitor and support activities related to housing development and/or expansion initiatives.

In addition, you will be responsible for the program management and oversight of contracts and services provided under Maine’s state funded assisted living programs.

Major Duties Include:

1. Develop and assist private non-profit housing corporations, subsidized housing, and other housing programs to develop a statewide program.

2. Develop and write grant applications.

3. Develop resources, applications and proposals for funding housing and housing related projects.

4. Provide program oversight and quality monitoring of grants and contracts related to housing services and supports.

5. Convene internal and external stakeholder meetings as requested and required through housing contracts, grants, and policy development.

6. Serve as a liaison with MaineHousing and local housing authorities to assure the housing needs are represented and collaborate on housing initiatives as needed.

7. Work with programs within the OADS, including Money Follows the Person Demonstration grant, to develop housing alternatives in the community.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in a Social Service, Social Work, Public or Business Administration, or related area and two (2) years’ experience in aging-related housing development, advocacy, urban planning, gerontology, or community development; Equivalent work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

The backgrounds of well-qualified candidates should demonstrate the following competencies:

1) A demonstrated knowledge of State and Federal Housing and Community Development Programs for older and disabled adults.

2) A demonstrated knowledge of contract, budgeting, and grant writing.

3) A demonstrated ability to develop and administer a comprehensive social service program.

4) A demonstrated knowledge of State and Federal Housing Policies.

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Agency information:

TheDepartment of Health and Human Services (https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/) (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 State's 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 Aging and Disability Services (OADS) within DHHS is responsible for ensuring the safety, support, and well-being of adults throughout Maine.

Application Information:

Please submit all documents or files in PDF format.

For additional information about this position please contact Nicole Rooney at Nicole.Rooney@maine.gov . To apply, please upload a resume and cover letter addressing the competency areas identified in the Requirements Section.

To request a paper application, please contactAshley.Smith@Maine.gov (Ashley.Vigue@Maine.gov) .

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's 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%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 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 ($350.40 annual value).

• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.41% of the employee's 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 child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receivesix 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 an extensive and highly competitive benefits package (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits) , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .

  Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for part-time employment.

There's a job and then there's 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 you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.