Project Director-Grants & CCBHC

Project Director-Grants & CCBHC

Hillcrest Family Services

1 Positions

ID: 537384148

Posted On 09/22/2025

Refreshed On 05/28/2026

Job Overview

Responsibilities

The Project Director-Grants & CCBHC is responsible for carrying out the work related to achieving the project goals, including management of the training and technical assistance tasks, and working closely with multiple stakeholders in overseeing the evaluation and planning required of the assigned grants. This position may also assist in writing grant applications and manage the communication and reporting of grant dollars to the agencies that awarded the grants. The Project Director-Grants & CCBHC is responsible for the entire oversight of each of the projects assigned to them. In addition, you will:

• Provideoveralloversightandleadershipaswellasmaintainanddisplaydecisionmakingauthoritywithinthe organization for all aspects of the projects assigned.

• Maintainknowledgeandexperiencewithbehavioralhealthservicesandservicedelivery.

• EnsureandreporttoSAMHSA(SubstanceAbuseandMentalHealthServicesAdministration)orkeyprogram requirements and meet with the SAMHSA Government Project Officer on a regular basis.

• Maintainregularcommunicationwithgrantofficers,includingSAMHSAgrantofficers,andothergrantholdingentities.

• LeadandimplementcommunityassessmentsrelatedtoSAMHSAgrants.

• Ensurethatallgrantreportingrequirementsareofhighquality,effectiveandarecompletedontimebasedondue dates.

• Attendmeetings,conferences,andwebinarsasrequestsbygrantfunders.

• Workwithsupervisorsandstafftodeterminenewfundingsources topursueandparticipateingrantwriting,review and submission processes.

• Write/assistwithcompletinggrantapplicationasneeded.

• Trackandmanagethereportingofgrantexpensesanddocumentationtotheawardingagencies/programs.

• Followuponthecollectionofgrantdollarsthathavebeensubmitted.

• Completeandfileforallgovernmentreporting,HUD, etc.

• Assistwithfinancialreconciliations.

• Assistwithauditpreparationandcorrespondencewithoutsideauditors.

• Otherdutiesasassigned.

Requirements

Education:

• Associate or bachelor degree in a relevant business of healthcare field is required.

• Master's degree is preferred.

Experience:

• Three(3)yearsofexperienceinapositionwhereattentiontodetail,good organizational skills, and communication skills were exhibited.

• Experienceworkingwiththedesignatedpopulationandsubpopulations.

• Experiencestaffinginterdisciplinarygroupsand/orexperienceworkingacrossservice delivery systems.

• Knowledgeofandexperiencewithbehavioralhealthservicesandservicedelivery.

• Experienceinimplementingsuccessfulgrantapplications.

• Experienceorganizingtrainingandtechnicalassistanceevents.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Demonstratedstrongwritingskills(experiencewritingproposalsandreports).

• Demonstratedstrongverbalcommunicationskills(teachingandpresenting).

• Experienceplanning,administering,andanalyzingcommunityassessment.

• Experienceleadingnewprojectsfromdesigntoevaluation.

• Experienceworkingacrossorganization disciplinessuchasclinical,humanresources, finance, quality, compliance, and information systems.

• Demonstratedabilitytocoordinatediversestakeholdergroups.

• Demonstratehighdegreeofflexibilityandadaptabilityinpursuingmultipleprioritiesina dynamic and fast-paced work environment.

• ComputerskillsincludingproficiencyinMicrosoftOfficeSuite,Publisheranddatabase programs.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package for full-time employees working 30+ hours a week:

• Health insurance (up to 79% employer paid)

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 401(k) with profit sharing and employer match

• Paid time off (accrue up to 80 hours during first year of employment; increases based on tenure with agency)

• 10 paid holidays

• 80 hours sick time

• 2 wellness days

• Staff development and training

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility for federal student loans

• Employer paid CEU's through Relias

• PerkSpot- employee discount program

• Employee assistance program

• Advancement opportunities

About the Organization

Hillcrest is a non-profit organization that assists adults and children in need of help. Every day, Hillcrest builds confidence in hundreds of people and families. We strive to be a leading provider in supporting brain health and wellness. We’re a place where compassion is commonplace. Where our passion soars and faith restores.

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Job Details

Categories

Human and Social Services

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Company ID

1066

Job REQ #

537384148

# Positions

1

Start Date

20250922

End Date

20260701

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About the Company

Founded in 1896, Hillcrest Family Services is a non-profit health and human services provider, accredited by the Joint Commission, that assists children, adults, and families in need of help. In 2020, we delivered innovative, collaborative, and resourceful care to 30,648 children, adults, and families from 52 Iowa counties, 6 Illinois counties, and 4 Wisconsin counties in an effort to ensure they were safe, secure, and well. Our nearly 400 Hillcrest team members in 30+ programs served our clients while upholding our core values - Compassion for All, Trustworthiness, Collaboration, and Community Involvement. With primary programming and administrative offices in Dubuque, Hillcrest also operates programs in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Maquoketa, Clinton, Washington, Mt. Pleasant, Wapello, and Ottumwa.

Mission: Meeting people as they are today; Guiding them to where they want and need to be tomorrow. ~Help for today, Hope for tomorrow~