Assistant Grant Director

Innovative Network of Knowledge•Odessa, TX

About The Position

The Assistant Grant Director is responsible for using sound professional judgment and best practices to ensure quality services are provided to the service population, especially in crisis situations, while maintaining compliance with established program standards. This role involves supporting the Lead Navigator team and Mental Health Specialist in understanding family dynamics and planning client services, providing direct supervision, and managing various administrative tasks to ensure program integrity and compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field required.
3 years’ experience providing direct services to the targeted population is required.
At least 2 years of supervisory experience in human services or a related field is required.
Learn, live and coach one team, one mission culture and values. Lead through change by bringing clarity, generating energy and delivering success.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens and maintain emotional control, and professional composure, at all times.
Provide proof or work eligibility status upon request.
Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background and motor vehicle check (fingerprints needed if applicant has lived out of state within the past 5 years)
Demonstrate the ability to: Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
Demonstrate the ability to: Communicate effectively in writing and verbally
Demonstrate the ability to: Work in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrate the ability to: Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
Demonstrate the ability to: Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate the ability to: Travel locally as needed.
Demonstrate the ability to: Manage time effectively and efficiently.
Must possess a current and valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Experience in home-based services.
Bilingual preferred (Spanish)

Responsibilities

Help the Lead Navigator team & Mental Health Specialist understand family dynamics relating to the client and help in planning client services & opportunities.
Provide direct supervision over the Lead Navigator team & Mental Health Specialist.
Create & maintain scheduling of check-ins with supervised staff.
Create and maintain office schedules, due dates for mandated reports, and other necessary internal procedures as applicable.
Maintain the continuity and integrity of the records and reporting as required for compliance.
Maintain records as required by contractor.
Act as a liaison between the INK/Thriving Texas Families and outside agencies, including contractors and community organizations.
Keep Grant Director updated on status of program.
Provide case notes and monthly billing information in a timely manner, liaising with finance team regularly.
Follow all procedures of the INK personnel manual.
Work with team to develop and ensure delivery of service plan.
Provide training and technical support to Lead Navigators.
Make recommendations for disciplinary action of employees to the Grant Director.
Using stated policies and procedures report child abuse/neglect.
Maintain familiarity and knowledge of community resources and uses these appropriately to meet the needs of families.
Conducts community outreach in educating parents, professionals, and others about program and agency services, and child abuse prevention awareness.
Maintain confidential client files for assigned participants.
Other job duties as assigned.