Grant Manager

Grant Manager

The Grant Manager is responsible for the coordination, implementation, and operational management of all grant-funded programs at Alliance. This position ensures that program requirements, funding obligations, reporting expectations, and compliance standards are consistently met. The Grant Manager provides daily oversight to grant-funded Team Leads and staff, supports grant development activities, and partners with leadership to ensure programs operate efficiently, ethically, and in alignment with agency goals.

Education Requirement

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, or a related field from an approved university training program. Master's Degree preferred.

Experience Requirement

Minimum of 3 years' experience in behavioral health, grant management, or program coordination. Prior supervising experience. Experience working in a mental health setting.

Licensure / Certification Requirement

Clinical licensure such as LMSW, LCSW, or LPC-MHSP is preferred but not required.

Key Job Responsibilities

Program Operations and Oversight

Coordinate and manage the daily operations of all grant services and ensure adherence to grant scopes of work, service expectations, budget parameters, and compliance.

Work collaboratively with leadership, supervisors, and across departments to ensure integrated and efficient service delivery.

Monitor staffing needs for each grant program and ensure adequate staff coverage.

Grant Compliance, Reporting, and Quality Monitoring

Monitor all grant-funded programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, contractual, and agency requirements.

Track and analyze program outcomes, deliverables, and performance indicators.

Complete required program reports and data submissions within established deadlines.

Ensure documentation, billing, and service delivery meet requirements.

Participate in internal and external audits and assist with corrective action planning.

Grant Development and Expansion

Assist with researching funding opportunities, gathering data, and preparing components of grant proposals.

Participate in collaborative planning for expansion of grant-funded services.

Support the development of plans, timelines, and budgets for new or renewed grants.

Staff Supervision and Training

Provide supervision, coaching, and performance feedback to grant-funded Team Leads and program staff.

Support professional development and ensure staff adherence to agency policies, ethical standards, and program expectations.

Coordinate staff training needs related to grant requirements, documentation, compliance, and program-specific skills.

Financial, Administrative, and Operational Support

Assist with monitoring grant budgets and communicating financial considerations.

Review and approve time sheets and leave requests for assigned staff.

Approve purchase requests and operational expenditures within granted authority.

Represent programs and communicate program goals, updates, and expectations in internal meetings, management discussions, and quality improvement initiatives.

Support the development of operational procedures for grant programs.

Other

Adhere to Alliance standards of professionalism by being punctual and dependable, neat and professional in appearance, maintaining an enthusiastic approach to completing assignments, standing out as a positive role model for others, utilizing appropriate methods to cope with stress, accepting constructive criticism and integrating suggestions in effective ways, and working with others to promote cooperation to accomplish the agency mission.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

The position requires knowledge of regulatory and funding requirements for mental health services, including federal, state, and payer-specific expectations, as well as an understanding of grant compliance, outcome measurement, reporting processes, and program monitoring.

Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to balance multiple projects, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively across departments.

Experience with grant writing or contributing to grant development is preferred.

Supervision Provided by this Job :

None

Physical Demands / Conditions :

This position requires effective working relationships with program staff, supervisors, community partners, State and Federal grant contacts, funders, and other internal and external stakeholders.