Grants Coordinator - Behavioral Health Services

Fort Bend County•Richmond, TX

1d•$29 - $36

About The Position

Current Fort Bend County Employees (excluding election workers): Please click here to apply through the internal Workday Jobs Hub. If you cannot access the Jobs Hub, please contact Human Resources. Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here! 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.

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.

Responsibilities

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.