Ohio Department of Development - Supportive Housing Specialist

OHIO DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Job Title:  SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SPECIALIST (2 Positions)

Starting Salary:  $27.03 hr. / $56,222 yr. Position Number: 20011384, 20011390
Job Classification/Status:  Housing Grant Analyst 2/Classified
Division/Office:  Community Services/Community Development Bargaining Unit: 14
Location:  77 South High Street, 26th Floor, Columbus, Ohio Work Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, M-F

DATE POSTED:  APRIL 7, 2023
DEADLINE FOR APPLYING:  APRIL 24, 2023

Development is seeking two mission-focused, tech savvy Grant Analysts that are excited to join our efforts to modernize
and streamline the state’s supportive housing programs. Development offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule, competitive
pay, and benefits.

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.

Minimum Classification Qualifications (a test may be given as part of the selection process):
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 &/or implementing housing &/or homeless
grant programs or real estate sales & must be able to provide own transportation.
-Or 36 months training or 36 months experience in planning, developing &/or implementing housing &/or homeless grant
programs or real estate sales & must be able to provide own transportation.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Requires travel.

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.

TO APPLY, VISIT http://careers.ohio.gov or www.ohiomeansjobs.com 
OR
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:

Ohio Department of Development, Human Resources Office
77 South High Street, 27th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215-6130
hr@development.ohio.gov 

The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer