Grants Coordinator - Behavioral Health Services

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• Research and Track funding opportunities aligned with Fort Bend County Behavioral Health Services mission.
• Lead and manage the development of grant applications, renewals and amendments.
• Tracks application deadlines, submission and reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain data tracking tools, reports and dashboards to monitor performance measures.
• Compiles data, prepares and submits reports as required to fulfill grant/project conditions.
• Prepare  reports regarding performance measures.
• Organize and present data findings in clear written summaries to stakeholders and Fort Bend County leadership. 
• Assist in the development of grant program policies and procedures.
• Collaborate and facilitate communication with internal and external partners.
• Participates in program planning and evaluation activities. Develops and maintains project documentation and progress reports.
• Submits periodic grant and project reports to local, state, and federal agencies as required by grant guidance as well as other relevant stakeholders.  
• Assists with the development and submission of purchasing requisitions for grant projects.
• Develops specifications for purchases of equipment and services required for grant-funded projects.  
• Provides assistance and coordination between local, state, and federal agencies to ensure grant compliance and audit compliance.
• Attends local and regional meetings involving grant/project management / data reporting / program evaluation and administration.
• Utilizes grant and project management systems to develop, submit, document, and close-out grant projects.
• Maintains documentation as needed to support deliverables in compliance with federal, state and county requirements.
• Engages in continuous quality improvement to improve outcomes and deliverables.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Management, Business Administration, Criminal Justice Management, Accounting, Social Sciences, Economics, Statistics, Psychology, Mathematics, or related field. 
• Three (3) years of job-related experience in grant coordination, program analysis, and data analysis. Experience working in the field of behavioral health or human services.
• Knowledge of the intersection between behavioral health services and the justice system and the impact on system and individuals. 
• Applied understanding of statistics, data analysis, data reporting and interpretation.
• Ability to work with individuals who have been incarcerated and/or with mental health conditions; Knowledge of the intersection between behavioral health services and the justice system and the impact on system and individuals.
• Knowledge of charitable foundation, state and federal grant systems required.
• Grant writing experience; Data analytics skills; Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint and Excel. 
• Basic accounting and auditing ability.  
• Excellent verbal and written communication with the ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees and elected officials. 
• Experience meeting deadlines is critical.

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $28.80 - $36.00 hourly based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

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All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.
 
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