What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROJECT MANAGER position at Fairbanks Native Associ?
GRANT SUMMARY
The goal of the New Hope is to address the opioid epidemic in the American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) community in the Interior region of Alaska. New Hope’s Medicated Assisted Treatment (MAT) Day Treatment Center will provide the hope and impetus necessary for opioid disorder users to achieve a life free of opioid abuse and one of overall well-being. New Hope’s overarching goal is to expand and enhance access to medications and treatment for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) in racial and gender minorities (AI/AN) and AI/AN who identify as LGBTQ .
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the project, performing general management functions including project planning and development, personnel management, and assisting with or performing budgeting and procurement of funds management. Represent the project to the SAMHSA Government Project Officer.
JOB DUTIES
- Provides supervision, training, and mentorship to Peer staff and service contractors.
- Monitors Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMSHA) reports to improve the project processes and make SAMSHA Project Officer-approved adjustments.
- Uses evaluation data to enhance services, improve quality, and track performance targets ensuring project targets are met.
- Observes Evaluator-established fidelity practices for three (3) months before making Evaluator-approved fidelity adjustments.
- Develop an Annual Sustainability Plan in coordination with the BHCC.
- Oversees and makes recommendations for the training of service providers.
- Ensures all grant requirements are met by overseeing contract deliverables with responsibility for achieving project goals and objectives.
- Oversees daily operations of project duties, goals, and objectives on time.
- Supervises projects to ensure that all services provide culturally appropriate care and are guided by evidence-based practices.
- Monitors project budget.
- Ensures adherence to data collection requirements.
- Implements project services on time.
- Develop continuation grants.
- Develop all grant reports per the Administration for Native Americans (ANA) requirements and submit them to program management before submission to the granting agency.
- Meets with the Project Evaluator quarterly while overseeing quality assurance.
- Participates in Behavioral Health Community Coalition (BHCC) as a non-voting member.
- Attends ANA grantee meetings.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY
- Ability to report to work on time.
- Above average skills in operating/using computers and using Windows, Word, and Excel with the ability to accurately input information into reporting formats.
- Above average communication and people skills with the ability to accurately follow written and verbal instructions.
- Knowledge of how to best assist possible escalated individuals during the data collection process.
- Strong understanding and sensitivity to diverse cultures and lifestyles, with demonstrated experience working effectively with Alaska Native populations.
- Ability to protect confidentiality is essential; HIPAA & 42 CFR compliant.
- Knowledge and ability to interpret/understand billing procedures.
- Skill in managing multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meeting their deadlines.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees.
- Ability to work independently as well as with teams.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience)
- Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or related field.
- One (1) year of experience involving program/project management.
- One (1) year of experience working in behavioral health.
- One (1) year of experience working with AN/AI population and experience providing culturally specific services.
- A combination of experience, education, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may substitute for degree requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience)
- Master’s degree in behavioral health or related field.