Project Director - Family Violence & Prevention Services Grants

Project Director – Family Violence & Prevention Services Grants

Role

Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, and completion of goals, activities, and evaluation for the Family Violence Culturally Specific Grant and Specialized Services for Abused Children Grant.

Description of Duties and Responsibilities

1. Lead the management and implementation of goals, objectives, and management plans for both grants, ensuring the distinct scope and requirements of each project are met.
2. Complete required grant management documentation with the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and Office of Family Violence Prevention and Services (OFVPS), including progress reports and continuation applications for each grant.
3.  Ensure all activities under both grants adhere to and promote applicable ACF priorities and grant requirements.
4. Attend required entrance and annual grantee meetings, or ensure appropriate representatives attend.
5. Lead and participate in required and recommended collaborative activities, including work with other grantees and training and technical assistance opportunities.
6. Ensure planning and implementation phases for both grants are completed by established deadlines.
7. Coordinate with program staff and other Crittenton Center employees to implement grant activities and strengthen high-quality, culturally responsive family violence and specialized services.
8. Work with the IT department to support installation, training, and maintenance of technology used for grant services, data collection, and report submission.
9. Support the Performance & Quality Improvement (PQI) Plan and its implementation to accomplish grant activities.
10. Work with the VP of Finance and Administration to ensure required financial reports for each grant are completed and submitted.
11. Coordinate contractual agreements with the Crittenton Center Senior Leadership Team, as necessary, in compliance with agency policies and procedures, including clinical services and PQI.
12. Oversee data collection and tracking of project activities with project evaluators, maintaining accurate records and reporting for both grants.
13. Facilitate Steering Committee meetings with project partners; promote active participation and recruit and retain members.
14. Direct implementation of program plans, including evaluation, training, marketing and outreach, and systems collaboration with project partners and contracted entities.
15. Coordinate sustainability planning with the Senior Leadership Team, project partners, project evaluators, and Federal Project Team; develop project toolkits to highlight activities and support dissemination and replication.

Qualifications

Qualifications for Position

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree & five years of experience in program development. Supervisory Relationships - Reports to: Director of Mental Health Services

Skills and Knowledge Required

Computer Knowledge and Facilitation Experience, Data Collection and Reporting.

Personal Qualities

Organizational skills and enthusiasm for starting new projects.

Amount of Travel & Other Special Conditions

Valid Iowa Driver’s License; Typical hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; may include some nights or weekends.