What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Writer position at East Valley Community Health Center, Inc?
Founded in 1970, East Valley Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) who's services include providing personalized, affordable, high-quality medical, dental, vision and behavioral health care through a community-based network within the East San Gabriel Valley and Pomona Communities. Our staff practices patient-centered care by serving each patient with a personalized care plan that meets their individual needs. Our patients have access to support services that include, nutrition, health education, case management, pharmacy, lab, and x-ray at our health center locations. East Valley serves the health care needs of uninsured and underserved individuals and families throughout our 8 health center locations.
Our mission is to provide access to excellent health care while engaging and empowering our patients, employees, and partners to improve their well-being and the health of our communities.
The Grant Writer will identify new funding sources to support existing and planned program activities of East Valley Community Health Center (EVCHC) and will lead the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to federal, state, county, and private funding agencies. Primary responsibilities include the preparation of proposals and grant applications to new and established sources, and the performance of responsible professional work when researching, identifying, developing, and responding to grant opportunities in areas that support EVCHC programs.
Position Responsibilities and Functions:
• Researches and identifies new public, corporate, foundation and private funding opportunities to match EVCHC priorities.
• Generates high-quality proposals and supporting documents in response to solicitations, consistent with all policies and procedures of EVCHC and the requirements and guidelines of the funding agencies.
• Maintains primary responsibility for grant schedules and tracking of submitted proposals.
• Serves as the EVCHC liaison with private foundations.
• Works with appropriate personnel to research, develop, write, and submit letters of inquiry and grant proposals.
• Submits proposals for internal review and approval in a timely and efficient manner.
• Responds to internal and external queries on drafted and submitted proposals.
• Maintains records and submits monthly reports to the CEO regarding grant opportunities.
• As assigned by the CEO, collects, and analyzes data in order to prepare meaningful progress reports to funding sources.
Position Requirements and Qualification:
• Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, creative writing, or a related area (Master’s degree preferred)
• Three years’ experience as a successful grant writer.
• Previous grant budget and scope of work development experience.
• A proven record of securing major grants with certifiable references.
• Knowledge of foundations’ grant application processes and scoring criteria.
• Previous successful government grants application experience.
Please apply to this position with your current resume.
Principals only. Recruiters, please do not contact this job posting.
EOE is the Law. It is the stated policy of EVCHC to conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.
