What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACERT Technical Assistance & Business Development Manager position at Amoskeag Health?
Amoskeag Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and progressive, nonprofit primary healthcare organization that celebrated its 30th year in 2023!
Our team of healthcare professionals positively impacts the health, well-being and quality of life for those we serve providing comprehensive, integrated, affordable healthcare and education to patients. We utilize a team-based model including embedded Behavioral Health Clinicians as well as Case Managers, Care Coordinators and Community Health Workers.
The ACERT (Adverse Childhood Experiences Response Team) Technical Assistance and Business Development Manager plays a pivotal role in scaling the Adverse Childhood Experiences Response Team (ACERT) program to reach more communities and improve outcomes for families affected by childhood trauma. ACERT is a multi-disciplinary, collaborative approach with law enforcement and community partners to address the negative effects of childhood trauma.
This position combines strategic operational management with entrepreneurial skills to grow the ACERT Technical Assistance Center (TAC), deliver trauma-informed solutions, and foster relationships with key regional stakeholders. This is a multifaceted role requiring budgeting and finance skills for overseeing the administration of six-figure federal and state grants, superior relationship-building and communication skills for supporting local leaders new to implementing ACERT in their communities, an entrepreneurial mindset for building and growing a technical assistance center with multi-state reach, and the attention to detail required for running the day-to-day operations of the Manchester ACERT program.
Key responsibilities include developing and promoting technical assistance offerings, negotiating contracts, and ensuring program fidelity and sustainability through effective financial and strategic planning. Critical to the success of this role is the ability to initiate, build, nurture and maintain external relationships with a diverse cross-section of leaders including high-level city or town management, first responders, behavioral health centers, and other community-based organizations.
