Grant Project Director

Integrative Emergency Services, LLC (“IES”) is looking for a Grant Project Director who will oversee implementation of grant(s) awarded to our clinical partners. In general, this position will be responsible for all activities related to the grant including hiring, training, and directing project team members; facilitating and monitoring project progress; ensuring submission of project deliverables; and preparing project reports for the funding agency or other stakeholders. Specifically, this project will be assigned to SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) ED-ALT Grant TI-23-010 from Beta to Alpha awarded to Baylor Scott & White Health.

IES is dedicated to cultivating best practices in emergency care, providing comprehensive acute care services, creating value, and supporting patients, employees, clients, providers, and physicians in pursuit of the highest quality health care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following.  Others may be assigned.

• Provide oversight, direction, and training to all members of project teams, including staff, consultants, and community partners.
• Oversee development and implementation of project statements, work plans, and study design.
• Oversee development and implementation of data collection instruments and survey tools.
• Provide professional and supportive management, including frequent verbal and written communication, and timely follow-up.
• Perform and oversee timely completion of project deliverables, including work related to stakeholder engagement activities and report development.
• Develop presentations and communicate project results to stakeholders and project funders.
• Manage daily logistics and operational needs of the project.
• Identify and address problems which may adversely affect client relationships, community relationships, and the performance of project work.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to project budget.
• Ensure staff receive annual training to ensure competence in cultural sensitivity.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with guidelines, policies and procedures and applicable laws. Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Skill in interviewing, assessment, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Skill in interpersonal communication and negotiation skills in interactions with patients, families, physicians, and health care team to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Skill in analytical, data management and computers.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate cases for case management intervention and serve in a consulting capacity for other healthcare providers.
• Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of human behavior.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact with others in a courteous, tactful manner using outstanding customer service principles.
• Ability to deal with highly stressful, difficult, and emotional situations.
• Ability to evaluate data collected on each patient and help determine programs and set priorities.
• Ability to manage time effectively while analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and making recommendations.
• Ability to remain organized while using time management skills, as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components.
• Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of crisis intervention.
• Ability to work with people of all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility, open-mindedness, and adaptability to change.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and tact when dealing with patients, families, and other staff.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians and patients and their families.
• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently

Education / Experience:  Include minimum education, technical training, and/or experience preferred to perform the job.

Required:

• Doctoral degree in public health, social work, or related field OR master's degree in public health, social work, or related field or clinical degree (MD, DO, APRN, PA, RN), with >3 years of experience working in public health or substance use disorder field.

Preferred:

• 2 years of clinical experience in an acute care setting
• 2 years of supervisory experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hands and arms. Includes ability to walk through hospital-based departments across broad campus settings, including Emergency Department environments
• Possess the ability to fulfill any office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to:  remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer based work, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.)
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds 
• Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Hospital environment
• May visit other clinical locations and the corporate office
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low

TRAVEL

• Work will primarily be done at or near Baylor All Saints Medical Center in Fort Worth (76104)
• Future travel to Irving and Grapevine locations may also be required
• Some travel including overnight stays may be required. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The company is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants of any age, race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status will receive equal consideration for positions. We welcome people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities and believe that the unique experiences of our team drive our success.