Senior Grants Management Specialist
About The Position
The Senior Grants Management Specialist serves as the ODMHSAS Block Grants Coordinator and works closely with Executive Leadership, program staff, fiscal personnel, contracted providers, and community partners to support grant-funded initiatives that strengthen and expand behavioral health and substance use disorder services throughout Oklahoma. The position provides comprehensive oversight of the Mental Health Block Grant (MHBG) and Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services (SUPTRS). This includes grant application development, funding allocation, program operations, training, strategic planning, compliance, and performance evaluation. The role ensures that grant-funded activities comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and requirements, including standards established by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Requirements
- Master’s degree in a behavioral health field and two years of professional experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field and three years of professional experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional-level experience for each year of required education.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing or administering federal, state, or local grants, preferably related to behavioral health, mental health, substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery services.
- Knowledge of federal block grant programs, including MHBG and SUPTRS, and applicable SAMHSA requirements.
- Knowledge of behavioral health service systems, including mental health services, substance use disorder treatment, prevention, recovery support, and community-based programs.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate ODMHSAS block grants.
- Work with executive leadership, program staff, fiscal personnel, contracted providers, and community partners to support grant-funded initiatives.
- Oversee the Mental Health Block Grant (MHBG) and Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services (SUPTRS).
- Support grant application development, funding allocation, program operations, training, and strategic planning.
- Ensure grant-funded activities comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and requirements, including SAMHSA standards.
- Support performance evaluation of grant-funded activities.
Benefits
- Generous state-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
- Choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care or dependent care expenses.
- 11 paid holidays.
- 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
- Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
- Longevity bonus for years of service.
- Training opportunities for CEU requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
