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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
House Resource Developer
Opening Date: April 8, 2026
Closing Date: April 22, 2026
Job Class Code: 5043
Grade: 23 (Supervisory)
Salary: $51,937.60 - $ 73,236.80 per year
Position Number: 02021-2211
Location: Augusta
This position allows for partial telework with management approval.
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
Core Responsibilities:
This position is essential to the daily operations of the long-term service and support (LTSS) programs serving older and disabled adults. In this position you will provide housing transition support, housing information and referral, housing assessment to enrollees of Maine’s Money Follows the Person demonstration grant and for adults statewide. You will also engage in program and policy development related to long-term care housing services. This role will act as a key liaison between DHHS and Maine State Housing Authority and other entities, overseeing and supporting activities related to housing development and expansion initiatives. You will oversee and manage contracts and services, which include Maine’s Assisted Living Facilities and Independent Housing with Servies Programs, ensuring their effective implementation. Your role will involve leading meetings, offering technical support and ensuring compliance with contracts and best practices. Additionally, you will conduct site visits, offer prompt feedback, analyze data, and prepare reports with recommendations.
In this position you will:
- Develop and assist private non-profit housing corporations, subsidized housing and other housing programs to develop a statewide program.
- Develop and write grant applications and complete required grant reporting.
- Develop resources, applications and proposals for funding housing and housing related projects.
- Provide program oversight and quality monitoring of at least three (3) LTSS programs including, but not limited to: Independent Housing with Services, Assisted Living and Independent Support Services.
- Convene, facilitate and document quarterly meetings of providers for both state-funded Assisted
- Living and Independent Housing with Services programs to discuss residents and programmatic needs.
- Serve as a key liaison with Maine Housing and local housing authorities to ensure the housing needs are represented and collaborate on housing initiatives as needed. This will include serving as the LTSS lead on the 811 Project Based Rental Assistance Housing Initiative.
- Work with programs within the OADS, including Money Follows the Person Demonstration grant, to develop housing alternatives in the community.
- Conduct statewide housing reviews/ assessments, as needed.
- Coordinate with clients and case managers to ensure effective delivery of housing support for the designated population.
Minimum Qualifications:
Two (2) years experience in aging-related housing development, advocacy, urban planning, gerontology, or community development; and a bachelor’s degree in a Social Service, Social Work, Public or Business Administration, or related area. Equivalent work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
The backgrounds of well-qualified candidates should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Knowledge of state and federal housing and community development programs for older adults and individuals with disabilities
- Experience with contract management, budgeting, and grant writing
- Ability to develop, implement, and manage comprehensive social service programs.
- Understanding of housing policies, regulations, and available resources
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Agency information:
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.
The Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) within DHHS is responsible for ensuring the safety, support, and well-being of adults throughout Maine.
Application Information:
For questions about this position, please contact Kathryn Temple at kathryn.e.temple@maine.gov.
To apply, please upload a resume and cover letter addressing the competency areas identified in the Minimum Qualifications Section.
Please submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format.
To request a paper application, please contact Lucia.Nadeau@Maine.gov
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
- Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
- Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
- Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
- Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.
If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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