Job Information
State of Indiana Director of Community Services Grants in Indianapolis, Indiana
Director of Community Services Grants
Date Posted: Apr 10, 2026
Requisition ID: 475223
Location:
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for IndianaBegin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA):
The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) is committed to serving the entire spectrum of housing, from homelessness to homeownership. Our charge is to provide housing opportunities, promote self-sufficiency and strengthen communities, to build an Indiana with a sustainable quality of life for all Hoosiers in the community of their choice. To learn more about IHCDA visit us at www.in.gov/ihcda.
Role Overview:
The Director of Community Services Grants contributes to fulfilling the IHCDA mission and meeting strategic and annual IHCDA operational and program goals by overseeing overall management and compliance for the agency’s Homeless-focused grants, including Emergency Solutions Grants, Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS, and direct Continuum of Care grants.Through these programs, IHCDA and its partners aim to reduce the number of people experiencing homelessness by connecting them to permanent housing and by ensuring that homelessness, when experienced, is rare, brief, and non-recurring.
Key Outcomes Expected:
Maintain a climate that attracts, retains, and motivates top quality personnel
Ensure all tasks are completed on time and with high quality
Respect and utilize the skills, expertise, experience, and insights of program staff
In coordination with the Chief Community Program and Services Officer and the Director of Community Services Initiatives, oversee the CoC Collaborative Application and Competition
Annually develop, implement, and evaluate strategic direction for the programs
Cultivate IHCDA’s ability to use findings from the annual Point in Time and Housing Inventory Count to spur decision making
Assist with the Annual Action Plan and CAPER submission
Oversee departmental budgets, contracts, and subgrant allocations
Design and implement monitoring procedures
Oversee training with subrecipients
Oversee the development of Policies and Procedures manuals and Standard Operating Procedure Manuals for all programs under this division
Oversee programmatic and sub-grantee compliance, track Quality Improvement Plans
Actively build and maintain positive working relationships with subgrantees and stakeholder organizations
Critical Skills and Knowledge:
Highly collaborative style; works well with a variety of individuals with diverse backgrounds, education, and economic levels.
Demonstrates customer service orientation.
Able to maintain confidentiality of client and agency information.
Strong track record as an implementer who thrives on managing a variety of high priority initiatives concurrently.
Able to operationalize big ideas and identify and undertake steps needed to complete large complex projects.
Experience Needed:
Experience in management, supervision and federal and/or state grant funding required.
Minimum of 5 years' managing government or nonprofit programs required. Experience overseeing staff required.
Meeting facilitation and excellent communication skills required.
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in public administration, or similar preferred.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $82,500.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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