Perinatal Grant Administrator

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•San Leandro, CA

3d•$65,292 - $104,468

About The Position

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Establishes, implements and monitors the grant budgets including all IDPH budgeting, billing and financial reporting. 2. Works with administrative and clinical partners to maximize program revenue and to use program funds effectively. 3. Develops systems for the responsible use of all hospital resources and grant funding. 4. Acts as primary liaison, representative and advocate for the Maternal Child Block Perinatal Systems Grant for IDPH ensuring that the program is a strong contributor to the health system’s goals of safe, exceptional and caring provision of services. 5. Provides leadership in the development of future directions and activities of the perinatal programs. 6. Collaborates with System Director of Women & Children’s Programs & Services, key representatives both internal and external in the development of funding strategies, grant proposals and contracts to support perinatal service programs. 7. Implements and assures compliance with funding sources. 8. Identifies and develops organizational talent and embraces continuous learning of self and others. 9. Communicates regularly with partners and fosters a team environment. 10. Maintains and improves the department’s quality of care and service. 11. Assures high quality of partner performance by establishing standards, monitoring adherence and providing training, counseling, mentoring and coaching of partners if necessary. 12. Responsible for program evaluation including working with funders to establish program evaluation parameters, use of electronic records for efficient collection of program evaluation data, working with partners to ensure accurate and compliant data collection, auditing of data collection and submission of program data and reports to funders. CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations: Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals. Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions. Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals. Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a health related field
Minimum 3 years experience in a relevant field
Working knowledge of public health issues
Current RN licensure
Requires a valid driver's license (for a minimum of 12 months), a satisfactory driving record (as deemed by RHS), and proof of automobile insurance equal or greater to that required by the state of Illinois.
Passing the Driver’s License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).
Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.
Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.
Strong organizational skills
Effective verbal communication
Effective written communication
Quality customer service
Grammar/spelling
Read/comprehend written instructions
Follow verbal instructions
Clerical: filing, phones, data entry
Basic PC skills
Windows software (MS Office)

Responsibilities

Establishes, implements and monitors the grant budgets including all IDPH budgeting, billing and financial reporting.
Works with administrative and clinical partners to maximize program revenue and to use program funds effectively.
Develops systems for the responsible use of all hospital resources and grant funding.
Acts as primary liaison, representative and advocate for the Maternal Child Block Perinatal Systems Grant for IDPH ensuring that the program is a strong contributor to the health system’s goals of safe, exceptional and caring provision of services.
Provides leadership in the development of future directions and activities of the perinatal programs.
Collaborates with System Director of Women & Children’s Programs & Services, key representatives both internal and external in the development of funding strategies, grant proposals and contracts to support perinatal service programs.
Implements and assures compliance with funding sources.
Identifies and develops organizational talent and embraces continuous learning of self and others.
Communicates regularly with partners and fosters a team environment.
Maintains and improves the department’s quality of care and service.
Assures high quality of partner performance by establishing standards, monitoring adherence and providing training, counseling, mentoring and coaching of partners if necessary.
Responsible for program evaluation including working with funders to establish program evaluation parameters, use of electronic records for efficient collection of program evaluation data, working with partners to ensure accurate and compliant data collection, auditing of data collection and submission of program data and reports to funders.