PROJECT DIRECTOR

Fairbanks Native Associ

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About The Position

The incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day operations of REYO, operating all general management functions including project planning and development, personnel management, procurement of funds, and assisting with or performing budget management.

Requirements

• Knowledge of substance abuse and mental health services and experience working with consumers with mental health and substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures.
• Skills of successfully working with the Alaska Native/American Indian population and experience providing culturally specific programming with an understanding of and sensitivity to diverse cultures and lifestyles.
• Skills managing multiple, concurrent priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Skills in operating computers and using Windows, Word, and Excel with the ability to accurately enter information into reporting formats.
• Skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, agencies, and consumers.
• Ability to protect confidentiality is essential; HIPAA & 42 CFR compliant.
• Ability to work independently as well as with and in teams.
• Ability to write in a professional manner and tone.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to report to work on time.
• Ability to apply customer service concepts and practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of project management experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience providing service to Alaska Native/American Indian populations.
• A combination of experience, education, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may substitute for degree requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in behavioral health or a related field.
• Experience serving youth and young adults.
• Project administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Implements and achieves project duties, goals, and objectives timely.
• Submits all grant reports to program management before submission to the granting agency.
• Oversees daily operations of the project while adhering to and frequently monitoring the utilization of the project budget.
• Oversees contract deliverables with responsibility for the achievement of project goals and objectives.
• Prepares narrative and quantitative reports for program reporting requirements, develops continuation grants, and completes required Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) reporting.
• Act as the point of contact for the SAMSHA Government Program Officer.
• Meet with the Program Evaluator quarterly while overseeing quality assurance.
• Maintains knowledge of current and future needs of the project and adjusts for emerging needs.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director