Grant Specialist

Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System•Winnebago, NE

5d•$24 - $35

About The Position

This position will be a part of the Planning and Development Office team and be responsible for grant applications, proposal preparation, and administrative duties to include: researching, identifying, developing, and responding to public and private grant opportunities for WCHS programs and projects while also building grant capacity throughout the organization. The Specialist will work closely with the Planning & Development Manager and WCHS program staff to submit timely, appropriate grant applications that address WCHS goals and objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years in grant application and writing or combination of experience and education ideal
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Knowledge of WCHS/Winnebago Tribe grant programs preferred
Ability to study and understand programs and funding requirements of WCHS and in relation to specific applications
Ability and willingness to communicate in all mediums: electronically, verbally, virtually, in-person
Strong research skills and knowledge of information sources
Facility in developing productive relationships with WCHS program staff, community partners, and with potential funders
Ability to handle confidential matters with utmost integrity
Ability to work flexible hours/shifts
Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
Enthusiastic, Creative, Flexible, and Dedicated to the challenges of helping other people
Professional in communications, appearance, relationships, and responsiveness
Self-starter with the ability to perform with little or no direct supervision
Collaborative perspective that encourages cooperation between team members
Understanding of the two entities supported by the WCHS Planning & Development Office (WCHS and the Winnebago Health Foundation), their relationship to each other, and their separate roles in organizational support; WHF support as needed
Ability to pass drug screen and background checks
Must have a valid US Driver’s license and meet insurability guidelines
Must be willing to pursue professional certification and/or training as directed, including possibility of travel for professional development
Normal to medium office work which includes the ability to lift up to 10 – 50 lbs
Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment
While performing daily duties, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and comprehend
Ability to drive company owned or personal vehicle
Reading and writing with above-average comprehension skills
Budgetary understanding, development, and presentation skills
Social interaction skills
Reasoning/Analysis
Organizational acumen and discipline necessary to complete assignments in logical order
Works with minimal to no supervision
Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently
Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills
All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System’s and the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values
Understand service gaps and needs identified by WCHS strategic planning
Research grant programs and prepare applications that align with WCHS Mission
Research and write funding applications that support WCHS existing programs as well as projects that address needs identified as WCHS priorities
Works with WCHS staff to identify and prioritize project needs
Facilitate meetings to develop new programs, sometimes with multiple potential partners, and otherwise support program development that meets strategically-identified WCHS needs
Specifically research private Foundation funding potential and engage with private Foundation Staff as WCHS increases private and non-profit grant-seeking
Write or assist program directors in writing grant applications
Edit and submit applications
Provide timely advice and information on funding opportunities, requirements and procedures
Troubleshoot conflict resolution with various program/project staff and between agencies/organizations
Serve as liaison, when appropriate, to supervisors, directors, staff and funding agencies
Work with WCHS Planning & Development Grants & Compliance Specialist to ensure all pertinent documents are kept for easy retrieval
Work with WCHS Finance Department staff to develop reasonable and responsible fiscal requirements/projections for grant-funded programs
Develop information bank to facilitate data-gathering and retrieval
Other duties as needed. Duties listed are only illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.