Project Director-Grants & CCBHC

Responsibilities

The Project Director-Grants & CCBHC is responsible for carrying out the work related to achieving the project goals, including management of the training and technical assistance tasks, and working closely with multiple stakeholders in overseeing the evaluation and planning required of the assigned grants. This position may also assist in writing grant applications and manage the communication and reporting of grant dollars to the agencies that awarded the grants. The Project Director-Grants & CCBHC is responsible for the entire oversight of each of the projects assigned to them. In addition, you will:

• Provide overall oversight and leadership as well as maintain and display decision making authority within the organization for all aspects of the projects assigned.
• Maintain knowledge and experience with behavioral health services and service delivery.
• Ensure and report to SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) or key program requirements and meet with the SAMHSA Government Project Officer on a regular basis.
• Maintain regular communication with grant officers, including SAMHSA grant officers, and other grant holding entities.
• Lead and implement community assessments related to SAMHSA grants.
• Ensure that all grant reporting requirements are of high quality, effective and are completed on time based on due dates.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and webinars as requests by grant funders.
• Work with supervisors and staff to determine new funding sources to pursue and participate in grant writing, review and submission processes.
• Write/assist with completing grant application as needed.
• Track and manage the reporting of grant expenses and documentation to the awarding agencies/programs.
• Follow up on the collection of grant dollars that have been submitted.
• Complete and file for all government reporting, HUD, etc.
• Assist with financial reconciliations.
• Assist with audit preparation and correspondence with outside auditors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

• Associate or bachelor degree in a relevant business of healthcare field is required. 
• Master's degree is preferred.

Experience: 

• Three (3) years of experience in a position where attention to detail, good organizational skills, and communication skills were exhibited.
• Experience working with the designated population and subpopulations.
• Experience staffing interdisciplinary groups and/or experience working across service delivery systems.
• Knowledge of and experience with behavioral health services and service delivery.
• Experience in implementing successful grant applications.
• Experience organizing training and technical assistance events.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Demonstrated strong writing skills (experience writing proposals and reports).
• Demonstrated strong verbal communication skills (teaching and presenting).
• Experience planning, administering, and analyzing community assessment.
• Experience leading new projects from design to evaluation.
• Experience working across organization disciplines such as clinical, human resources, finance, quality, compliance, and information systems.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate diverse stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrate high degree of flexibility and adaptability in pursuing multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
• Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Publisher and database programs.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package for full-time employees working 30 hours a week:

• Health insurance (up to 79% employer paid)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with profit sharing and employer match 
• Paid time off (accrue up to 80 hours during first year of employment; increases based on tenure with agency)
• 10 paid holidays
• 80 hours sick time
• 2 wellness days
• Staff development and training
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility for federal student loans
• Employer paid CEU's through Relias
• PerkSpot- employee discount program
• Employee assistance program
• Advancement opportunities

About the Organization

Hillcrest is a non-profit organization that assists adults and children in need of help. Every day, Hillcrest builds confidence in hundreds of people and families. We strive to be a leading provider in supporting brain health and wellness.  We’re a place where compassion is commonplace. Where our passion soars and faith restores.

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