Healthy Transitions Grant Project Manager

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2024-013

Issue Date:

01-05-24

Closing Date:

01-18-24

Healthy Transitions Grant Project Manager

Áwtni Shixwitpamá (Behavioral Health)

Department of Tribal Health

Hourly Wage: $25.66/Regular/Full-Time/Supervisory

The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing and executing the program as outlined in the Healthy Transitions grant application. The Project Manager will coordinate with the Project Evaluator and Youth/Young Adult Coordinator and work together to implement all aspects of the grant, working with key individuals, project leadership at the partnering agencies. This person will also collect data and information for annual reports to SAMHSA; and monitor the progress of all components of the Healthy TransitionsGrant Project.

Examples of Work Performed:

Oversee proposal development and application process to ensure that grant requirements conform to YNBHS policies.

Gain understanding and develop appropriate budget and spend timeline for grant disbursement, working closely with Project Director.

Ensure all budget plans are completed accurately and timely to support the grant activities in accordance with grant requirements and grant term.

Coordinate with Project Director to ensure that funds are distributed in a timely manner once grant is awarded so project work can begin.

Monitor monthly expenses and station grant status to ensure that spending guidelines are being met.

Monitor progress program goals on a regular basis to ensure that deliverables are being met.

Develop and maintain best practices to streamline proposal processes, showcase exceptional proposals in various reports or other social media.

Keep all records of grant activities both hard and electronic copies to comply with the YNBHS and SAMHSA recordkeeping policies.

Maintain final grant documents including financial and narrative reports and other important documents.

Prepare all summary reports needed by grantors including, but not limited to, interim and final reports.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of Yakama Nation Behavioral Health Services mission, services, and functionality.

Knowledge of HIPAA, 3rd Party Billing and how it relates to YNBHS.

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and decision-making skills.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Skills in using computer software such as Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to handle multiple projects at the same time in the context of a quality improvement program.

Ability to set priorities, set timelines, and accomplish goals on time.

Ability to work successfully with high-level professionals.

Ability to effectively build relationships with members and other Tribal departments and community partners.

Highly organized, thorough and detail oriented.

Strong team player with demonstrated ability to work independently and conscientiously.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Social Services, Business or related field.

Two years of supervisory experience that reflects the ability to work with both Tribal and Non-Tribal providers.

Required to pass pre-employment drug test.

Required to pass pre-employment background check.

Must uphold strict confidentiality.

Must possess valid Washington State Driver's License with the ability to obtain a Yakama Nation Tribal Driving Permit.

This position will require significant travel through the Yakama Reservation and out of town.

Enrolled Yakama Preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Requirements:

Master's Degree in Social Services, Business or related field.

Must have experience working with Grant Projects.