Block Grant Program Manager
Block Grant Program Manager
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DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES
The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizonas children and adults. Our mission is to promote protect and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care science public policy and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program where eligible employees can receive up to $437.50 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.
Block Grant Program Manager
Address:
150 North 18th Avenue
Phoenix Arizona 85007
Salary: $66000
Grade: 22
This Posting is for Current Internal ADHS Applicants ONLY.
This position reports to the Bureau Chief of Womens and Childrens Health and will serve as a lead program manager on key maternal and child health activities and grants. This position is responsible for managing major federal block grants administered by ADHS the Title V Maternal Child Health Block Grant ($7.4 million) and the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant ($1.8 million) as well as a number of sub recipient contracts with block grant sub-recipients and contractors. The position will carry out goals and objectives in grant requirements manage budgets monitor contracts conduct site visits provide technical assistance and report on all deliverables. This position will be responsible for updating and developing program policies and procedures; developing and maintaining collaborative relationships; and grant writing. The position will work with the Bureau Chief of Womens and Childrens Health and Office Chief of Assessment and Evaluation to coordinate the Title V MCH Block Grant including the annual report and application. This position will prepare and coordinate information for bureau finance meetings and grant reviews. The position will participate in national- and regional-level coordination activities and technical assistance related to the two federal block grants. The position will participate and facilitate meetings and work groups with internal and external stakeholders as well as organize and implement annual summits. The position will provide leadership and serve as the liaison with internal and external maternal and child health (MCH) stakeholders to ensure alignment with statewide efforts.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility autonomy and trust. Across our many agencies boards and commissions many State employees participate in the States Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes in offices and in hoteling spaces. All work including remote work should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Leads and manages the development and timely submission of annual deliverables for the federal and state funded grants including annual reporting and application and coordination of Advisory Committee/public meetings.
Develops and monitors budgets including processes to contract with outside agencies vendors or providers (i.e. RFGA RFP); ensure fiscally responsible and cost conscious financial management; prepares contractual agreements.
Ensures compliance with appropriate state and federal regulations governing program funding; develops and maintains Policy and Procedure manuals project/program websites.
Participates in national regional and local level coordination of grant activities; serves as a liaison and meets with internal and external stakeholders; convenes stakeholder work groups. Leads coordinates and implements bureau level activities and events.
Maintains collaborative relationships with internal and external partners to support activities of the grants; addresses and troubleshoots issues as needed; provides technical assistance; and conducts site visits.
Other duties as assigned as related to the position (typically 5% - 10%).
Knowledge of:
- Public health and state county and local health care delivery systems programs planning and development and resource allocation principles; procurement and contract policies; applicable Federal and State statues.
- Grant application and monitoring practices.
- Program management principles including outcome assessment.
- Performance Management (PM) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.
-Budget development project plans strategic plans
Skill in:
- Problem identification and resolution decision making developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with various groups and individuals data analysis contract development strong written and verbal communication planning and coordination interpersonal relationships computer proficiency and group facilitation.
- Read interpret apply and explain rules regulations policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Federal State and local requirements and regulations.
-Program management
-Customer service & technical assistance
-Strong interpersonal skills
-Prioritization skills
Ability to:
- Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner.
- Work independently.
- Set priorities and meet critical time deadlines.
- Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.
-Strong communicator & team player
-Active listener
-Effectively collaborative on cross-functional teams
-Quickly adjust and take on variety of tasks
Bachelors degree in business administration public health or related field with at least three years of combined work experience in a relevant field. Preference will be given to candidates with prior public health experience. Masters degree may substitute for one year of work experience.
Drivers License.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
10 paid holidays per year
Wellness program and plans
Life insurance
Short/long-term disability insurance
Defined retirement plan
Award winning Infant at Work program
Credit union membership
Transit subsidy
ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule employees enjoy improved work/life balance report higher job satisfaction and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
- To help you build a financially secure future the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will make a contribution to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27 week wait period for contributions to begin.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by email . Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
