Department of Health and Human Services
Associate Director of Housing
Department of Health and Human Services, Augusta, Maine, us, 04338
Public Service Manager III
Opening Date: September 13, 2024
Closing Date: October 3, 2024
Job Class Code: MA34Grade: 34 (Confidential)Salary: $84,697.60 - $120,265.60 per year
Position Number: 09590-0096
Location:
This is a full-time position located in Augusta, Maine and allows for partial telework with management approval.
Core Responsibilities:This position is an exciting leadership opportunity to join the team at the Office of Behavioral Health, overseeing and leading all OBH housing programs and policy development, and providing implementation planning and administration of the Housing First Program in Maine. This program aims to deliver support and stabilization services to individuals with mental health and substance use conditions, support housing stability, and contribute to ending chronic homelessness in the State. This individual will be a member of OBH’s Senior Leadership team, report directly to the OBH Deputy Director, and work collaboratively with other offices within DHHS, including the Office of MaineCare Services, as well as external partners including the Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future and Maine State Housing Authority.This individual will lead all housing efforts and strategic planning to support housing program and policy development in addition to providing oversight and leadership of the current portfolio of OBH housing programs and services. The person in this position will have the expertise to shape a vision and plan for OBH’s housing work, along with the short-term tactical work to navigate immediate housing challenges and the intersection with behavioral health.Regular duties include but are not limited to:Supervising the OBH housing team to ensure that work is appropriately assigned, prioritized, scheduled, and executed according to established workplans and deadlines.Managing and developing the plan for early implementation and continued support of the new House First Program.Working closely with OBH leadership and other key statewide housing partners to address homelessness and housing stability for individuals experiencing behavioral health issues.Leading the federal Continuum of Care (CoC) grant, including collaboration with federal HUD partners to streamline the CoC Grant.Overseeing OBH’s housing programs, including the Bridging Rental Assistance Program (BRAP) and PATH Program.Implementing and evaluating the Coordinated Entry Process to ensure it serves its mission of coordination across relevant Maine housing resources.Collaborating with other DHHS offices on housing-related programs and reforms.Developing OBH’s housing-related policy and legislative activities, including preparing reports and providing testimony as needed.Acting as a liaison to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, other governmental entities, and housing stakeholders.Developing a data-driven approach and plan to evaluate the efficacy of OBH housing-related programs and services.Planning and developing a strategic focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) related to housing activities to improve services and access for individuals and to integrate DEI practices throughout DHHS housing programs and activities.Minimum Qualifications:Education:• Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Health, Public Health, Administration, or other comparable field.Experience:• Minimum of six years prior supervisory experience working in the housing field or providing leadership of complex, statewide housing, human services, or public health programs.Preferred experience includes:Familiarity and demonstrated knowledge of behavioral health service delivery and knowledge of housing services, programs, and policy.Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with internal team members and with other state officials, federal officials, private organizations, consumers, and advocates.Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to synthesize complex information from varied sources to craft concise, compelling, and clear communications on a range of topics including legislative policy, public messaging, and stakeholder outreach.Strong organizational management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects and accountability for completing projects within time and quality expectations.Strategic planning and implementation knowledge and experience.Working knowledge of HUD regulations and housing subsidy programs.Agency information:The
Department of Health and Human Services
(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 Behavioral Health (OBH) within DHHS is responsible for providing leadership, coordination, and oversight of Maine’s Behavioral Health System of Care. OBH works collaboratively with a network of community providers actively to support individuals with substance use and mental health conditions across areas of prevention, early intervention, treatment, recovery, and housing.Application Information:Please submit all documents or files in PDF format.For additional information about this position please contact Kristen McAuley, Deputy Director OBH at (207) 441-3175 or by e-mail at
Kristen.McAuley@maine.gov . To request a paper application, please contact Ashley Smith at
Ashley.Smith@maine.gov .
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Opening Date: September 13, 2024
Closing Date: October 3, 2024
Job Class Code: MA34Grade: 34 (Confidential)Salary: $84,697.60 - $120,265.60 per year
Position Number: 09590-0096
Location:
This is a full-time position located in Augusta, Maine and allows for partial telework with management approval.
Core Responsibilities:This position is an exciting leadership opportunity to join the team at the Office of Behavioral Health, overseeing and leading all OBH housing programs and policy development, and providing implementation planning and administration of the Housing First Program in Maine. This program aims to deliver support and stabilization services to individuals with mental health and substance use conditions, support housing stability, and contribute to ending chronic homelessness in the State. This individual will be a member of OBH’s Senior Leadership team, report directly to the OBH Deputy Director, and work collaboratively with other offices within DHHS, including the Office of MaineCare Services, as well as external partners including the Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future and Maine State Housing Authority.This individual will lead all housing efforts and strategic planning to support housing program and policy development in addition to providing oversight and leadership of the current portfolio of OBH housing programs and services. The person in this position will have the expertise to shape a vision and plan for OBH’s housing work, along with the short-term tactical work to navigate immediate housing challenges and the intersection with behavioral health.Regular duties include but are not limited to:Supervising the OBH housing team to ensure that work is appropriately assigned, prioritized, scheduled, and executed according to established workplans and deadlines.Managing and developing the plan for early implementation and continued support of the new House First Program.Working closely with OBH leadership and other key statewide housing partners to address homelessness and housing stability for individuals experiencing behavioral health issues.Leading the federal Continuum of Care (CoC) grant, including collaboration with federal HUD partners to streamline the CoC Grant.Overseeing OBH’s housing programs, including the Bridging Rental Assistance Program (BRAP) and PATH Program.Implementing and evaluating the Coordinated Entry Process to ensure it serves its mission of coordination across relevant Maine housing resources.Collaborating with other DHHS offices on housing-related programs and reforms.Developing OBH’s housing-related policy and legislative activities, including preparing reports and providing testimony as needed.Acting as a liaison to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, other governmental entities, and housing stakeholders.Developing a data-driven approach and plan to evaluate the efficacy of OBH housing-related programs and services.Planning and developing a strategic focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) related to housing activities to improve services and access for individuals and to integrate DEI practices throughout DHHS housing programs and activities.Minimum Qualifications:Education:• Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Health, Public Health, Administration, or other comparable field.Experience:• Minimum of six years prior supervisory experience working in the housing field or providing leadership of complex, statewide housing, human services, or public health programs.Preferred experience includes:Familiarity and demonstrated knowledge of behavioral health service delivery and knowledge of housing services, programs, and policy.Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with internal team members and with other state officials, federal officials, private organizations, consumers, and advocates.Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to synthesize complex information from varied sources to craft concise, compelling, and clear communications on a range of topics including legislative policy, public messaging, and stakeholder outreach.Strong organizational management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects and accountability for completing projects within time and quality expectations.Strategic planning and implementation knowledge and experience.Working knowledge of HUD regulations and housing subsidy programs.Agency information:The
Department of Health and Human Services
(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 Behavioral Health (OBH) within DHHS is responsible for providing leadership, coordination, and oversight of Maine’s Behavioral Health System of Care. OBH works collaboratively with a network of community providers actively to support individuals with substance use and mental health conditions across areas of prevention, early intervention, treatment, recovery, and housing.Application Information:Please submit all documents or files in PDF format.For additional information about this position please contact Kristen McAuley, Deputy Director OBH at (207) 441-3175 or by e-mail at
Kristen.McAuley@maine.gov . To request a paper application, please contact Ashley Smith at
Ashley.Smith@maine.gov .
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