Grants Specialist

Office of Shared Administration • Kanawha, WV

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Bureau for Social Services’ Director of Grants and Contracts, the Grants Specialist develops, monitors, and evaluates grants, contracts, and agreements for delivering services across a diverse range of human service settings. The position provides specialized technical assistance and policy interpretation to grantees, contractors, and vendors, and assures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, procedures, regulations, and laws. It also develops and implements grant and contract policy within regulatory and statutory guidelines. Other duties may be assigned.

The Bureau for Social Services operates under the West Virginia Department of Human Services and serves children, adolescents, and vulnerable adults facing abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation. Its mission includes supporting the security, permanence, and welfare of children and vulnerable adults, empowering individuals, strengthening families, and helping people access healthcare, social services, and benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience in child welfare casework, grants, accounting, finance, or program administration.

Nice To Haves

• For internal applicants only, three years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience as an Accounting Specialist or Accounting Specialist, Senior may substitute for the required education and experience.
• Additional education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis or as determined by the Office of Shared Administration Equivalency Chart.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and evaluate grants, contracts, and agreements for service delivery in diverse human service settings.
• Provide specialized technical assistance and policy interpretation to grantees, contractors, and vendors.
• Assure grantee and contractor compliance with federal, state, and local policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
• Develop and implement grant and contract policy within regulatory and statutory guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level