Special Projects Manager - Bridgeport, United States - Lifebridge Community Services

Description

Job Description

Special Projects Manager

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 (based on experience)

Join our dynamic and diverse team of professionals making an impact

We believe our team members, clients, and community matter.

Celebrating over 170 years of service, LifeBridge is a leading non-profit behavioral health organization supporting adults, children, and adolescents through mental health and substance use recovery. Our clients benefit from a team of dedicated employees who are diverse, empathetic, warm, experienced, and effective.

As a trauma-informed agency, we acknowledge the physical and mental toll that comes from adverse experiences – but we do not let those experiences be the only defining characteristics for the community or the families we serve. We ensure that all our programs and services are offered through the lens of sensitivity to those lived experiences, and policies, procedures, and spaces are developed with the goal of helping staff and patients feel physically and psychologically safe.

You'd make a great LifeBridge employee if...

• You seek to understand and relate respectfully with the various cultures and backgrounds of the people we serve.
• You believe all people can overcome what may seem like insurmountable challenges.
• You believe compassion goes a long way in helping individuals manage a crisis, seek help, and achieve wellness.
• You honor other's trust by providing the best service possible.

Job Purpose/Function: In partnership with the CEO, the Special Projects Manager will be responsible for supporting the advancement of the agency's most critical initiatives. The ideal candidate desires to advance their learning and experience in the nonprofit sector and is passionate about systems-level change with a commitment to advocating for and improving the lives of vulnerable, oppressed, or marginalized individuals and communities.

This position will support the launch and operation of CT's first Trauma-Informed Community of Practice (TI-CoP) to promote trauma-informed evidence-based practice and shared learning. To better serve our community, LifeBridge has begun meaningfully integrating trauma-informed principles and practices into the DNA of its organization and its people, thereby strengthening the agency's service delivery and outcomes. The TI-CoP was developed to support local agencies that desire to do the same.

Lastly, this position will support the CEO in developing grant proposals, completing grant reports, and supporting major projects and organizational initiatives, to advance LifeBridge's mission and community impact. The Special Projects Manager will also support the execution of ad hoc cross-departmental projects as needed.

Responsibilities:

Grants Proposals and Reports

• Research government and non-government grant funding opportunities.
• Collaborate with program directors and other staff to gather information for grant proposals.
• Draft clear, concise, and compelling grant proposals that align with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Ensure all grant proposals are submitted on time and meet all requirements.
• Maintain records including deadlines, reporting requirements, and outcomes.
• Complete progress reports for grants that have been awarded and ensure timely submission.
• Coordinate with the Development/Marketing team on grant visibility opportunities/requirements and/or to maintain accurate contact information and notes in the Development donor database.

Major Projects and Organizational Initiatives

• Serve as the backbone of several projects, managing projects from conception to completion.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of special projects, ensuring they meet the organization's goals, deadlines, and budgetary constraints.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, assigning tasks and responsibilities to ensure efficient project progress and completion.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, progress reports, and final project evaluations.
• Ensure successful fulfillment of scopes of work and adherence to project timelines within sub-awards or vendor contracts.
• Facilitate relationships with external vendors, consultants, and contractors to secure necessary resources and services.
• Implement risk management strategies to identify potential project pitfalls and develop contingency plans to mitigate risks.
• Facilitate project meetings, providing clear communication between project stakeholders, team members, and senior management.
• Evaluate project outcomes, conducting post-project analysis to assess successes, challenges, and lessons learned for future project improvement.
• Advocate for innovative approaches and solutions, researching and integrating new technologies or methodologies to enhance project outcomes and organizational efficiency.
• Conduct market research based on certain specific inquiries and prepare written reports on the same.
• Support the execution of ad hoc cross-departmental projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education, Skills, Abilities, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, public health, business administration, project management, communications, or a related field.
• Minimum two years of experience developing grant proposals.
• Minimum two years of experience overseeing capital and/or programmatic projects or initiatives.
• Ability to multitask with attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management skills are required.
• Excellent writing and communication skills and a proper command of the language necessary to convey ideas clearly and concisely.
• Experience managing complex projects, coordinating with diverse teams, and overseeing project lifecycles from conception to completion.
• Excellent research skills.
• Attention to detail with strong proofreading abilities.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in using databases and other tools for research and data management.
• Experience in program development is a plus.
• Keen analytical mind to anticipate challenges and the agility to adapt plans swiftly, safeguarding the project's success and the organization's resources.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with project stakeholders.
• Efficient management of time-sensitive and complex projects through iterative planning and feedback loops and facilitate the rapid incorporation of changes without compromising project timelines.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with utmost integrity.
• A willingness to see problems as opportunities and a solution-minded approach.
• Possessing a go-getter attitude and a drive to get things done with quality and within the stipulated timeline.
• Curiosity and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• The willingness to work in a highly collaborative atmosphere and within a team.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, specifically proficiency with SharePoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel is required;
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Benefits

• Benefits package - comprising of medical dental, vision, STD, LTD, FSA, 403B, paid time off.
• Belonging to a community where teammates are recognized and celebrated.
• Working for an agency committed to staff wellness.