Grant Writer - Winnebago, United States - Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System

Description

Job Details

Job Location
Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System - IDC - Winnebago, NE

Position Type
Full Time

Description

Job Purpose & Position Overview

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.

Specific Job Duties/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
• Write or assist other 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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years in grant application and writing or combination of experience and education ideal;
• 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
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong research skills and knowledge of information sources
• Facility in developing productive relationships with WCHS program staff 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
• Ability to pass drug screen and background checks
• Must have a valid US Driver's license

Training Requirements:

• Must be willing to pursue professional certification and/or training as directed, including possibility of travel for professional development

Physical Requirements:

• Normal to medium office work which includes the ability to lift up to 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

Mental Requirements:

• Reading and writing with above-average comprehension skills
• Budgetary understanding, development, and presentation skills
• Social interaction skills
• Reasoning/Analysis
• Works with minimal to no supervision

Language Requirements:

• 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

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations:

• All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section , 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 and PL regarding criminal records check.

WCHS is an equal opportunity employer. Employment practices are free of discrimination. As provided by Federal Law, all qualified Native American applicants shall receive preference over Non-Native American applicants. In the absence of qualified Native American applicants, consideration will be given to all other applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

Please note the position description duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.