Manager - Clinical Program Planner (Grant Writer)

Description:

COMPANY OVERVIEW

CentroMed is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides healthcare for all populations across the greater San Antonio area.

Founded in 1971 by CEO and President Ernesto Gomez, PHD, CentroMed has grown from a community-based program focused on providing culturally competent care for underserved populations, to a network of high-quality healthcare clinics across San Antonio and New Braunfels providing full-service health and dental care to all populations, regardless of income limitations.

We are a mission focused organization that wants to be the heart of our communities. We invite you to visit CentroMed and discover how we can be your medical home.

MISSION

We improve lives through improving the well being of families through high quality, compassionate health care.

CORE VALUES

RESPECT We treat all persons with dignity and compassion

INTEGRITY We build trust through honesty, word and deed

EXCELLENCE We use best practices to deliver exceptional quality care

AFFORDABILITY We manage resources to provide affordable health care

TEAMWORK We work together as a team in the interest of patient care

JOB SUMMARY:

Manages the grant department and provides supervisory oversight to Clinical Program Planner(s). Carries the responsibility of training, oversight and overall management of grant related activities including research, evaluation, grant application, management and strategic planning

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

RESEARCH, PLANNING, AND DEVELOPMENT

• Researches community needs, collaborates with staff, and plans and organizes all information necessary to develop and prepare grant applications for funding opportunities as assigned.
• Conducts necessary research for development of grant proposals for programs designed to meet community needs, to include a broad understanding of CentroMed’s existing programs.
• Conducts health and social community needs/assets assessments and planning.
• Obtains current health and social community needs assessments available in the community.
• Ongoing collection and maintenance of electronic and print library of data sources.
• Packages data and prepares reports to meet grant requirements, CentroMed quality advancement initiatives and other internal needs as appropriate.

GRANT WRITING AND REPORTING

• Arranges meetings with appropriate staff persons to coordinate grant applications to include developing a timeline, reviewing work assignments, outlining objectives, and obtaining appropriate budgetary and financial documents for the grant application.
• Writes draft of grant narrative that corresponds to the proposal guidelines in content and format and combines it with initial budget prepared by CFO. Submits draft to SVP/Chief Population Health Officer for revisions and approval.
• After application has been approved by the SVP/Chief Population Health Officer, obtains appropriate signatures, makes copies as indicated in proposal, and mails and/or electronically submits application to funder. Copies of application are submitted to the Planning Department files.
• Generates/completes performance reports as required by external funders or partners.
• Creates maps utilizing the UDS Mapper and/or other Mapping Software.
• Measures process and outcome objectives for grant reporting as required by funders

Grant portfolio includes funding from Federal, State, County and City governments, as well as Foundations and Corporations.

ADMINISTRATIVE

Assists with the planning, evaluation, and communication needs of CEO, SVP/Chief Population Health Officer, and Board of Directors as needed.Represents CentroMed at community events and stakeholder meetings, as appropriate.Understands and upholds CentroMed’s mission and values relating to ethics, integrity, safety, corporate responsibility and objectivesActively participates in maintaining high levels of excellent customer service internally and externally

• Abides by all policies and procedures set forth by CentroMed
• Ensure the protection and security of all personal, confidential and identifiable information in a professional and responsible manner and carry out all measures to prevent from unauthorized disclosures. Demonstrating and maintaining the standards and requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Assists in training new employees in performing their job duties as requested.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Performs other duties assigned.
• Work must be performed on-site as designated

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE

• Competitive Compensation
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans 403(B)- Company Match Contributions
• Basic Life Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance for your Spouse & Children
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness Employee Assistance (EAP)
• Travel Reimbursement
• Critical Illness insurance, hospital indemnity, accident insurance - These are additional benefits that fit your needs & lifestyle & help you feel extra protected
• Additional benefits include: 6 paid company holidays, plus (2) extra floating holidays, paid time off/ vacation time, career development opportunities and many other benefits in a collaborative culture that focuses on work life balance, innovation, & teamwork.
• Benefits start after 30 days
• Fun & Energetic, Family-Based Environment

Requirements:

Education: Master's Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Business Administration or related field. Experience may be substituted in lieu of advance degree at the discretion of the CEO.

• Experience: Experience in research, planning, and grant writing.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability: Demonstrated writing, conceptual, and research skills.

Ability to work with and effectively communicate with people of many backgrounds, functioning at any operational level in the workplace.

Ability to work with and effectively communicate with people of many backgrounds, functioning at any operational level in the workplace

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must be able to meet the attendance requirements of the position.
• Must not pose a threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Physical ability to lift up to 20 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to deliver excellent customer service, externally and internally

CentroMed is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.