Title: Behavioral Health Housing Manager

State Role Title: Prog Admin Manager II

Hiring Range: Up to $98,500

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central Office

Agency Website: www.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services’ (DBHDS) Office of Community Housing (OCH) is seeking a qualified professional to serve as one of the OCH Housing Services Manager. This position leads statewide initiatives that expand and strengthen housing opportunities for individuals in DBHDS priority populations. This position also plays a critical leadership role within OCH, overseeing program development, policy implementation, contract administration, and performance management to ensure high quality Permanent Supportive Housing and rental assistance services across the Commonwealth. In addition, this position provides subject matter expertise to internal and external partners, guides statewide housing strategies, manages key resources and provider networks, and supports individuals with behavioral health needs in accessing and maintaining stable, community based housing. This position is a restricted position funded by federal and state grants ending September 30, 2026, and is not eligible for layoff benefits per DHRM state policy 1.30. Continued employment in this position beyond the stated end date is contingent upon funding.

Minimum Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of Virginia’s public behavioral health, developmental disability, and affordable housing systems.
• Knowledge of best practices in disability services and evidence based supportive housing models.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing low income housing development, financing, operations, and supportive housing programs.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal and state laws, regulations, and policies to program operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise staff.
• Experience with data analysis for needs assessments, program evaluation, and performance monitoring.
• Experience in grants and contract management, including financial oversight.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage complex, multi stakeholder initiatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Considerations

• Experience working with Community Services Boards, local housing authorities, Continuums of Care, or other behavioral health and housing partners.
• Experience implementing housing initiatives at the state or regional level, including provider training and technical assistance.
• Experience with data systems, database management, or performance reporting tools used in housing or behavioral health programs.
• Experience serving individuals with serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, or co occurring conditions.
• Experience with procurement processes, RFP development, or contract negotiation in a public or nonprofit setting.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position is eligible, however not guaranteed, for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.

For consideration, interested applicants must apply by completing the online application and/or submit a resume. However, emailed, faxed, and hand-delivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m., on the listed closing date. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DBHDS welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on how to seek this authorization, please refer to Working in the United States or contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office directly.

For any technical assistance with the jobs.virginia.gov website, please contact applicantinquiry@dhrm.virginia.gov.

Contact Information

Name: ShaKiera Miles

Phone: N/A

Email: shakiera.miles@dbhds.virginia.gov - Inquiries Only/No Submissions, to include resumes.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.