Programs Manager
Listed on 2026-01-05
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Management
Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Social Service Program Manager
Opening Date:
January 2, 2026
Closing Date:
January 23, 2026
Job Class Code: 5094
Grade: 28 (Supervisory)
Salary: $64,334.40 - $91,332.80 per year*
* This is inclusive of a 1.00% recruitment and retention stipend
Position Number:
Location:
Augusta
This is a full-time position located in Portland, Maine with statewide travel opportunities, and allows for partial telework with management approval.
Core Responsibilities- Manage and oversee Bridging Rental Assistance Program (BRAP), Permanent Supportive Housing Program (PSHP), Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH), and Rental Subsidy Programs
- Supervise two contract PATH Coordinators, and a Housing Specialist in the effective delivery of programming and management of provider contracts.
- Allocate finances to meet client needs, as reported and assessed through monthly and quarterly reports from housing and outreach agencies pertaining to client utilization and urgent needs
- Review and approve monthly billing
- Assist the Grant Manager in preparing and submitting HUD and COC grant renewals according to federal Notice of Funding Availability
- Monitor contracts to ensure accountability and compliance with regulations
- Provide technical assistance and guidance to community-based providers contracted with OBH homelessness and housing programs
- Review and issue decisions on Reasonable Accommodation requests
- Review and issue decision on appeals filed with agencies
- Propose resource development plans in response to State Administrative directives
- Secure resources through HUD, State grant funds, Federal SAMHSA office, by providing detailed reports on needs and resource availability and assisting with grant applications
- Initiate policy changes through active participation and collaboration with Statewide Homeless Council, Maine Continuum of Care, and other stakeholder groups
- Work across team of OBH, other DHSS Offices, Maine State Housing Authority, and community organizations to problem solve and collaborate, while developing resources to support a complete continuum of care
- This position requires occasional in-state travel to monitor contracts, conduct site visits, and attend stakeholder meetings.
To qualify, your background must include four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in social service or mental health/developmental disabilities programs and a Bachelors Degree. At least three (3) years of the required experience must be in a supervisory and/or administrative capacity. Equivalent related work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
Preference will be given to candidates with professional experience in housing and/or homelessness programs.
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Agency informationThe 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…
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