Supportive Housing Specialist - Hybrid Telework ( 2 positions)

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Join the Ohio Department of Development, Community Services Division in supporting housing programs in Ohio. We are looking for two mission-focused, tech savvy Supportive Housing Specialists to modernize and streamline the State's supportive housing programs.

What You'll Do:

Successful applicants will become positive change agents and partners with non-profit and local government agencies in creating opportunities for homeless and low income individuals and families by:

• Empowering homeless programs in Ohio through the provision of professional, accurate and timely customer service and technical assistance;
  
• Developing and reviewing grant applications for completion, accuracy and alignment with HUD, Continua of Care and state policy;
  
• Analyzing operating systems, policies and/or procedures of our grantees and their respective CoCs to determine the need for program improvements and help them improve their performance;
  
• Researching and developing policies and best practices related to supportive housing and determine their impact on the implementation of homeless programs;

• Reviewing grant applications, reports, and other documentation for accuracy and compliance; entering data into the electronic grant management systems.

• Monitoring grantee implementation of supportive housing programs for compliance with program, state and federal regulations and providing feedback and technical assistance;

• Developing training, technical assistance, processes, and informational materials;

• Responding to public and Grantee inquiries demonstrating sound metrics, accountability and transparency while ensuring quality customer service and maintaining a partnering relationship on behalf of the Department and Governor.

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

• Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration/public administration, urban planning or political science; 12 months training or 12 months experience in planning, developing and/or implementing housing and/or homeless grant programs or real estate sales and must be able to provide own transportation.

• Or 36 months training or 36 months experience in planning, developing and/or implementing housing and/or homeless grant programs or real estate sales and must be able to provide own transportation.

Travel required

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.