Project Director – SAMHSA Peer Specialist Grant & Grant Programs

Benefits

Job Description

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Project & Grant Management:
  • Oversee daily operations, project activities, and implementation schedules for long-range plans and deliverables.
  • Develop, maintain, and execute data collection, recordkeeping, and tracking systems to fulfill grant reporting requirements.
  • Compile, format, and submit all required project and grant documentation, reports, and summaries in alignment with funder timelines and guidelines.
  • Establish and maintain a comprehensive reference library of grant guidelines, agency requirements, and reporting forms.
• Clinical & Administrative Collaboration:
  • Partner with the Clinical Director to monitor and evaluate clinical programs and the day-to-day program activities of Peer Specialists.
  • Partner with the Finance Manager to monitor financial administration, ensure expenditure documentation, and track fund requests within timeline limits.
  • Identify potential administrative or budgetary challenges during the grant lifecycle and implement timely solutions.
• Compliance & Program Development:
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of grant policies, regulations, and reporting procedures; communicate updates across departments and guide necessary operational changes.
  • Assist in developing communications, policies, clinical workflows, and promotional/development materials that align with grant objectives.
  • Provide consultation, training, and support to staff to maintain technical and clinical competencies and reinforce protocol compliance.
  • Identify programmatic gaps and assist in drafting proposals to meet expanding community needs.
• Stakeholder & Community Engagement:
  • Build and sustain strong collaborative relationships with internal team members, external agency partners, and community stakeholders.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive organizational, financial, and client-related information.
  • Practice standard professional boundaries and maintain scheduling flexibility to adapt to organizational needs.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Business Administration, Social Work, Counseling, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or a related field required.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience required.
  • Minimum of 1 year of project management experience required (2–3 years managing complex projects preferred).
  • 2–3 years of grant management experience preferred.
• Technical & Soft Skills:
  • Exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a strong analytical mindset.
  • Proven track record in time management and meeting tight deadlines while handling frequent interruptions.
  • Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 / standard office applications, with a willingness to learn new systems.
• Additional Requirements:
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to clear a comprehensive background check.