Supportive Housing Specialist (260000MH)
Supportive Housing Specialist
(260000MH)
Organization: Development
Agency Contact Name and Information: ...
Unposting Date: Feb 5, 2026, 9:59:00 PM
Work Location: Riffe Tower 26 77 South High Street 26th Floor Columbus 43215
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County
Compensation: $30.55 hr./$63,544 yr.
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: Day Hours, M-F
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job Skill: Housing
Technical Skills: Grants Administration, Housing, Planning and Development, Program Management
Professional Skills: Building Trust, Collaboration, Decision Making, Establishing Relationships, Time Management
Agency Overview
Job Duties
Development is seeking a mission-focused, tech savvy Supportive Housing Specialist that is excited to join our efforts 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 determining 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.
Why Work for the State of Ohio
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
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
-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.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Supportive Housing Specialist
(260000MH)
Organization: Development
Agency Contact Name and Information: ...
Unposting Date: Feb 5, 2026, 9:59:00 PM
Work Location: Riffe Tower 26 77 South High Street 26th Floor Columbus 43215
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County
Compensation: $30.55 hr./$63,544 yr.
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: Day Hours, M-F
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job Skill: Housing
Technical Skills: Grants Administration, Housing, Planning and Development, Program Management
Professional Skills: Building Trust, Collaboration, Decision Making, Establishing Relationships, Time Management
Agency Overview
Job Duties
Development is seeking a mission-focused, tech savvy Supportive Housing Specialist that is excited to join our efforts 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 determining 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.
Why Work for the State of Ohio
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
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
-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.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job ID: 508555036
Originally Posted on: 2/2/2026
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