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JOB TITLE: Project Director
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-time, 20 hours/week
SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday, remote
PROGRAM/LOCATION: Zero Suicide, Windsor, CT
PC#: 3202
*this is a grant funded position, funded with an anticipated end date of 9/29/31
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Zero Suicide is a plan to transform the delivery of care for adults at risk of suicide by strengthening existing suicide prevention protocols with robust training, community engagement, and the implementation and monitoring of approved evidence-based screening and treatment
ABOUT THE POSITION: Project Director
Duties & Responsibilities
- Project management oversight of federal grant(s) including monitoring performance, ensuring operation within budget expectations, ensuring compliance with contractual expectations, and funder expectations
- Develop detailed work plans consistent with grant goals.
- Collaboration with teams inside and outside of the agency related to assignments.
- Effectively facilitates workgroups, managing and supporting teams
- Tracks progress for assigned initiatives, analyzes and presents data
- Summarizes outcomes and presents findings, improvements, and ideas in a concise way
- Oversees quality improvement processes related to assigned responsibilities and participates actively in agency wide quality initiatives and monitoring processes
- Ensures that requirements for grant documentation are in compliance.
- Oversees recruitment, selection, hiring and performance evaluation in collaboration with Human Resources Department for assigned responsibilities
- Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned.
- Additional duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Minimum Master's degree or above in behavioral health.
Experience: A minimum of 5-10 years ' experience in program management in the behavioral health field. 5-10 years’ experience managing large scale projects, preferably with federal grant administration and operational oversight. Previous CCBHC experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: CT state licensure as a LCSW, LPC, LMFT or Ph.D., preferred
Why Join CHR?
Be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!
- Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off (including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto!
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
- Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs
- Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
- Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more!
And so much more! (Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility)
COMPENSATION*:
$71,463.39/year minimum-$107,194.26/year maximum*
*Actual rates within this range are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)
CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.
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Skills Required
- Master's degree or higher in behavioral health
- 5-10 years of experience in behavioral health program management
- 5-10 years of experience managing large-scale projects
- Experience with federal grant administration and operational oversight
- Connecticut licensure as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Ph.D.
- Previous CCBHC experience
What We Do
Community Health Resources (CHR) is Connecticut’s nonprofit behavioral healthcare provider, serving children, families, and adults affected by mental illness, substance use, trauma, and related challenges. It delivers personalized services through outpatient and community-based programs, including mental-health treatment, addiction recovery, crisis support, child and family services, housing, foster care, prevention, and integrated care. CHR’s mission is to inspire hope and strengthen individual and community wellbeing.
