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Introduction

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THE POSITION

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is now hiring for a DMHAS Housing Program Coordinator to join their team!

This is a key position in DMHAS Long Term Services and Supports and necessary for the sustainability of several major Medicaid initiatives and the States rebalancing efforts. This position is directly associated with the Mental Health Waiver and the Acquired Brain Injury Waiver that serves people with co-morbid medical and mental health conditions and brain injured individuals all of whom require extensive home and community-based services to remain in the community in the least restrictive setting. Specifically, the Housing Coordinator is essential in finding appropriate housing for waiver participants that allows for a transition from institutional level of care to a less expensive community setting.

HIGHLIGHTS

• FACILITY: DMHAS Office of the Commissioner
• LOCATION: Middletown, CT
• UNIT: Long Term Services and Supports
• SCHEDULE: Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week, First Shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
• POSITION NUMBER: 100847

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO

• Review and process applications for housing options for the DMHAS ABI Program and the Home and Community Based Mental Health Waiver Programs;
• Review, analyze, and process budgets, program plans, contracts and revisions to insure accuracy and conformity with federal and state statutory and departmental requirements;
• Perform Housing Quality Standard (HQS) inspections and complete on site visits to review and evaluate the quality of grantee operations;
• Maintain and update databases of finances and budgets for client payments;
• Provide housing consultative services in collaboration with program providers;
• Advocate for and develop networks of community resources; and
• Complete all required housing and DSS documentation and reports.

ABOUT US

DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

PLEASE NOTE

• A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.
• All state employees must adhere to Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
• Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
• Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Jensine Tran at Jensine.Tran@ct.gov.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of technical tasks in program development and housing-related programs for clients served by the Department.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Reviews, analyzes and processes housing financial assistance program grant and referral applications, budgets, program plans, contracts and revisions to ensure accuracy and conformity with federal, state and departmental requirements;
• Reviews and processes applications for subsidized housing vouchers and other entities;
• Performs inspections and re-certifications, reviews and evaluations to determine quality of program operation, conformance with program plan and effectiveness;
• Prepares clear, technically sound and comprehensive statistical, financial, budget, progress and other reports;
• Meets with officials and groups to explain and interpret department programs and expectations to meet established programmatic goals;
• Coordinates activities of department with other community, regional, state, federal and private agencies;
• May serve on committees and work groups;
• May provide technical assistance to staff and/or agencies involved in housing programs including such program areas as low income, rental and supportive housing;
• May serve as liaison with Case Managers, agency administrative staff, property managers, landlords, service providers and attorneys on housing matters;
• May maintain and monitor program budget and complete related paperwork;
• May monitor the status of payment requests and rent subsidy payments;
• May develop and implement housing training programs;
• May make program referrals;
• May maintain housing data on internal database;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of federal, state and community resources available in the area of housing;
• Knowledge of
  • problems and programs of housing including permanent supportive housing and other housing related activities;
  • social and economic factors, issues and programs related to housing;
  • techniques of social, economic and governmental research related to housing;
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communications skills;
• Considerable ability to plan, analyze and evaluate housing programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience providing housing program coordination for persons with behavioral health needs or programmatic and/or financial monitoring of supportive and/or subsidized housing programs or technical assistance to local agencies concerned with housing related issues of persons with behavioral health needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

• College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
• A Master's degree in business or public administration, housing, urban development or other closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with state and federal housing funding sources
• Experience conducting housing inspections utilizing HUD guidelines
• Experience preparing budgets and manage housing subsidies
• Experience processing housing applications and liaison with landlords/property managers for lease completion
• Experience working with persons with severe and persistent mental illness

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to speak a foreign language.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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