Housing Director

Job Location: This position will be located at 1706 E Elm Street Jefferson City, MO 65109 Roberts Building.

Why you’ll love this position:

The purpose of this position is to manage both state and federal funds to provide rental assistance, supportive services and street outreach to individuals and families with disabilities who are homeless or experiencing housing crisis.

WHY DMH? The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability, so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide oversight for implementation of around $27,000,000 in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) Permanent Supportive Housing (Shelter Plus Care) Grants (currently 27 different grants), the Rental Assistance Program (RAP), Show Me Recovery Housing Program, Housing Liaison Program, Projects for Transition from Homelessness grant, SSI/SSDI Outreach Access and Recovery program and the Veterans Administration (VA) Grant Per Diem Program:

• Review monthly billings and analyze spending to maintain full utilization of all housing unit funds.
• Review and submit annual HUD CoC grants and the VA GPD.
• Review and submit all Annual Progress Reports to HUD.
• Work with HUD and other funders on their monitoring reviews, incorporate suggestions and submit responses.
• Negotiate contracts with HUD, the VA and Housing Centers.
• Assure Housing Team is working with local CoCs, as assigned, on Coordinated Entry and assisting DMH clients in getting on the local
• CoC Prioritization list; and working with local CoCs to meet HUD performance measures.
• Complete procurement process for all subrecipients

2. Coordinate and provide oversite to assure compliance with all HUD, SAMHSA, Veterans Administration, state and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) requirements.

3. Analyze scoring metrics for annual local CoC competitions and shaping program implementation to ensure competitiveness within those metrics.

4. Create and manage databases for longitudinal information analysis on Housing Unit programs.

5. Assure that the Shelter Plus Care, Rental Assistance Program, Show Me Recovery Housing Program, PATH, Housing Liaison and HERO Operations Manuals, and all corresponding forms and instructions are current/up to date.

6.Assure Housing Center staff receive training and monitoring regarding Shelter Plus Care Operations as detailed in the Operations Manual.

7. Work with local communities and CoCs to plan housing development projects and prepare funding/grant applications when available.

8. Provide Training, Information, and Resources for all DMH customers - colleagues, clients, provider agencies and other community service agencies.

9. Supervise Housing Team (Homelessness Services Coordinator, 4 - Affordable Housing Consultants, 2 - Housing Development Officers, 1 - Housing Initiatives Specialist and 1- Housing Assistant.

10. Represent the Department of Mental Health and Housing on various committees and workgroups in a leadership and decision-making role:

• Missouri Interagency Council on Homelessness
• State Advisory Council
• CoC Board and Committee meetings

Required skills:

1. Current knowledge and understanding of HUD regulations applicable to Shelter Plus Care, Supportive Housing, Section 811, Mainstream Housing, Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, Community Development Block Grant and SAMHSA PATH program, street outreach best practices and other housing programs available to DMH clients.

2. Working knowledge of the DMH Housing Unit Manuals for interpretation and application.

3. Knowledge of housing best practices and housing models appropriate for individuals and families served by DMH.

4. Knowledge of Access, Red Cap, Homelessness Management Information Systems including Wellsky and Caseworthy, CIMOR, DRGR , Sharefile and Microsoft Teams.

5. Knowledge of program changes at HUD, VA and SAMHSA and ability to keep Housing Team informed and trained regarding new rules and regulations.

6. Knowledge of Medicaid billing codes related to housing supports, and ability to work with DBH staff to better assist the provider community in housing.

Eligibility: A bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, public administration or related field and 5-7 years of professional experience.

This position requires travel and overnights as necessary.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

If you have any questions, please reach out to: HRmail@dmh.mo.gov

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