Grant Writer

Summary:  

The Grant Writer position is responsible for identification, writing, management, and reporting of grants. The position may participate in or assist in leading other projects.

Reports to:  Chief Quality and Strategy Officer

Supervises: No

Dress Requirement: Business Casual

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday during standard business hours

Times are subject to change due to business necessity

Exempt 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities 

• Identify and write grants to secure funding for projects in the organization.
• Gathers letters of support and other documents needed for grant applications.
• Coordinate with teams at HOFH after the grant is awarded to ensure successful implementation. 
• Complete required grant reporting.
• Acquire and analyze data. Includes pulling data yourself.
• Provide data internally to staff working on the program.
• Track grant deadlines and due dates to ensure timely submission of applications and reports. 
• Deliver and/or make presentations on project and program progress and results.
• Depending on grant workload and organization needs, may assist with or lead other non-grant related projects.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Equipment Operated:

Telephone

Computer

Printer

Fax machine

Copier

Other office equipment as assigned

Facility Environment:

Heart of Ohio Family Health operates in multiple locations in Columbus, OH area.  Facilities are a medical office environment with front-desk reception area, separate patient examination rooms, pharmacy stock room, business offices, hallways and private toilet facilities.  All facilities are ADA compliant.

The patient examination rooms and office area is:

• kept at a normal working temperature
• sanitized daily
• maintains standard office environment furniture with adjustable chairs
• maintains standard office equipment; i.e., computer, copier, fax machine, etc. at a normal working height

Physical Demands and Requirements: these may be modified to accurately perform the essential functions of the position:

• Mobility = ability to easily move without assistance
• Bending = occasional bending from the waist and knees
• Reaching = occasional reaching no higher than normal arm stretch
• Lifting/Carry = ability to lift and carry a normal stack of documents and/or files
• Pushing/Pulling = ability to push or pull a normal office environment
• Dexterity = ability to handle and/or grasp, use a keyboard, calculator, and other office equipment accurately and quickly
• Hearing = ability to accurately hear and react to the normal tone of a person’s voice 
• Visual = ability to safely and accurately see and react to factors and objects in a normal setting
• Speaking = ability to pronounce words clearly to be understood by another individual

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in healthcare, management, or similar field preferred.
• Certifications such as CPHQ and Lean Six Sigma are beneficial, but not required.

Experience:

• Industry Experience – Strongly preferred at least one year working in healthcare or working on grants.

Knowledge/Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are required.
• Strong organization and time management skills are required.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required. Microsoft Excel skills must be strong with knowledge of functions, creating tables, and ability to problem solve with complex data sets.
• Works cooperatively with other staff members.
• Displays sensitivity in a multi-cultural environment.