Supportive Housing Specialist

Overview

Job Description - Supportive Housing Specialist (260000MH)

Organization:
Development

Unposting Date:
Feb 6, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Riffe Tower 26 77 South High Street 26th Floor Columbus 43215

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $30.55 hr./$63,544 yr.

Schedule:

Full-time

Work Hours:

Day Hours, M-F

Union: OCSEA

Housing

Grants Administration, Housing, Planning and Development, Program Management

Building Trust, Collaboration, Decision Making, Establishing Relationships, Time Management

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

* Requires travel

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.