Grants Coordinator

Agency Name: CMH Partnership of Southeast MI

Agency Contact: Stephannie Weary

• Position Type: Full Time
• Job Type: Permanent
• County: Washtenaw
• Salary Range: $56,952 - $81,057 per Year
• Send applications to: https://www.cmhpsm.org/interested-in-employment
• Please include your resume when applying.
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Job Summary
The Grants Coordinator, under the direction of the Clinical and SUD Services Director, will provide oversight of grant implementation, budgets, goals, objectives and activities, and serve as a liaison to funded program personnel as well as the MDHHS grant management staff. The position will assist in grant data collection and will submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports as directed. The position’s work will involve participation in staff meetings, identifying gaps in services for target populations and assisting in activities designed to fill those gaps. The position is responsible for conducting community needs assessments, facilitation and implementation of strategic prevention framework activities, community presentations on grant goals, objectives, activities, and program information.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Evaluates the work of program providers to ensure for the effective use of program resources and that quality of services delivered are appropriate.
• Directs activities of program providers/implementers as necessary.
• Assists in evaluating program providers.
• Facilitates access to necessary training programs for providers.
• Establishes and oversees administrative procedures to meet grant objectives.
• Oversees program policies regarding participant eligibility, program requirements, and program benefits.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports, such as budgets, personnel records and grant targets.
• Assists in researching and analyzing participant and community needs to determine program direction and goals.
• Prepare and submit reports to the State of Michigan, verifying accuracy and completeness and ensuring deadlines are met
• Attend and participate in various state, regional and local workgroup, county collaborative groups and other meetings to promote grant implementation as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities
• N/A

Education and Experience Requirements
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in field related to the job responsibilities is required, Master’s preferred
• One to two years of related experience including program implementation, management, reporting, evaluation
• Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Competencies Required
• Knowledge of grant coordination procedures preferred
• Awareness of co-occurring populations (Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders) preferred
• Must be able to effectively communicate, written, oral and electronic skills, with various populations, program participants and professional colleagues required
• Ability to organize, prioritize and document in a timely manner required
• Ability to troubleshoot and identify resources required
• Public speaking skills required
• Must maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures and ability to interpret and disseminate information
• Ability to set expectations, provide guidance and monitor progress toward goals
• Skill in evaluating information to determine compliance with standards
• Ability to maintain composure and display tact and professionalism in all interactions
• Skill in resolving conflict and negotiating
• Ability to keep commitments and take responsibility for own actions
• Knowledge of instructional design and presentation methods
• Knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods; including alternative ways to inform via written, oral and visual media
• Skill in meeting quality standards and identifying ways to improve services
• Ability to translate concepts and information into easily understandable reports or materials
• Ability to organize, prioritize and plan work activities and projects to meet deadlines
• Ability to make timely decisions using sound and accurate judgment within specified constraints
• Ability to express ideas effectively and adapt message to audience orally and in writing
• Ability to identify and find solutions to complex problems
• Ability to effectively work on multiple projects at one time and adapt quickly to changing demands
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and maintain working relationship to collaborate as part of a team
• Attention to detail and quality
• Ability to behave ethically, honestly and with integrity

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties require sufficient mobility to work in a normal office setting and use standard office equipment including a computer, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and hearing and speech sufficient to communicate in person or over the telephone.

Special Position Requirements

This position requires travel within the CMHPSM region and to meetings outside of the region when requested.