Grant Writer I

Company: Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
Location: Cowiche
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

YVFWC has a compulsory vaccination policy including the Covid-19 primary series, the organization does not mandate the Covid-19 booster although it is offered through our employee health department. Medical and religious exemptions to the primary series will be considered and for those approved, the employee should anticipate following appropriate guidance around masking and other protective equipment offered.

Supports the Planning and Development department activities related to private and government funded grants and awards. Assists with the preparation of funding applications, creation of program reports to sustain grant funding, and internal communication regarding the status and progress of grants and awards.

What we Offer

• $23-$28/hour DOE with ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates.
• 100% employer-paid health insurance for employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine; profit sharing, 403(b) retirement plan, generous paid time off, paid holidays, and more.
  Essential Functions/Responsibilities/Duties
  
  • Coordinates with Program Directors, project leaders, and the Planning & Development (P&D) team in the creation of government and private funded proposals. Completes local/state/federal compete and non-compete proposals and applications with assistance. Revises documents based on feedback and line notes received from editors. Utilizes trustworthy and valid sources of data and ensures all written work is authentic and original.
  • Conducts data research, interviews and analysis on intended topics to thoroughly gain vital background information and further knowledge to support grants and other project deliverables.
  • Develops needs assessment and market analysis to understand organizational market penetrations rates.
  • Serves as a liaison between program staff to manage the proposal completion and timeline to ensure timely submission of the grant application and all required materials.
  • Maintains and organizes electronic collections of Planning & Development work products and ensures all files are updated and posted.
  • Completes progress and performance reports in support of grant-funded programs and projects.
  • Develops communication and formal presentations on selected topics of interest to YVFWC for dissemination to peers, department, and other organizational leaders.
  • Assists with program evaluations for minor grant projects to include outcome and performance metrics.
    Qualifications
    
    • Education: Bachelor s degree in Healthcare Administration, Communication, Social Sciences, Political Science or Psychology.
    • Experience: One year's experience working in a job that includes verbal and written communication, as well as development and interpretation of analytics. One year of work experience in the healthcare field preferred.
    • Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to prioritize work, handle a variety of tasks simultaneously, and complete projects with inflexible deadlines. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Excellent written communication skills. Strong online research skills. Ability to analyze and interpret health and demographic data. Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Basic proficiency with programs like MS Access and MS MapPoint preferred.
      About YVFWC
      
      We serve more than 181,000 patients across 25 medical clinics, 14 dental clinics, 10 pharmacies, and 64 program sites in two states. We are Level 3 Certified as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH). With integrated services including medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, primary care nutritional counseling, autism screening, and primary care behavioral health, YVFWC s patient-centered model of care offers patients the full spectrum of care and shelter assistance, energy assistance, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling and testing, home visits, and four mobile medical/dental clinics.
      
      Working at YVFWC
      
      Working in our organization means being the passionate champion for those who have no voice. It means having the opportunity to work with underserved populations and with peers committed to the same work.
      
      At Farm Workers Clinic
      
      • We will consistently trust one another to work for the common good.
      • We will foster integrity by demonstrating ethical behavior and insisting on doing what we say we will do.
      • We will demonstrate transparency by being candid and truthful no matter the risk.
      • We will create partnerships to strengthen ourselves and our community.
      • We will fight for just treatment for all individuals.
      • We will let joy in.
      • We have the courage to be an agent of change and refuse anything short of excellence.
        Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal opportunity employment.

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