Grant Writer (part time) - GoochlandCares

Position Overview

This is a temporary position responsible for the overall SDV grant process including completing and submitting reports, budgets, and applications.

Essential Job Functions

• Completes SDV grants reports, budgets, and applications in a timely manner including
  • VOCA VSGP SDV
  • ARPA SDV Grant Program
  • VDSS SA ARPA
  • VDSS DV ARPA
  • VDSS FAM22-078
  • Goochland County SDV Grant
• Communicates what data and case stories are needed from SDV and Case Management staff and provides them with sufficient time to gather information.
• Maintains a timeline of grant reports and applications and keeps COO and team informed about deadlines.
• Communicates with grant signatory (program administrator) to allow for sufficient time to get paperwork signed, as required by grant.
• Accesses data from Vadata and Apricot.
• Responds to grant monitors in a timely manner.
• Completes Civil Rights training annually.

Requirements

• 3-5 years' experience writing applications and reports and developing and tracking budgets for government SDV grants.
• Understanding of sexual and domestic violence services.
• Experience working with a team to complete projects.
• Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive matters in dealing with clients and staff, with a trauma-informed care approach.
• Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills displaying a caring, tactful, diplomatic, and respectful attitude towards staff, volunteers, and clients.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing situations and schedules.
• Ability to multi-task, have strong attention to detail, and manage different priorities while understanding the big picture.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects.
• Strong self-awareness and willingness to seek assistance when needed.
• Commitment to the mission of GoochlandCares.
• Must be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with government grant reports, budgets, and applications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required, specifically Excel.
• Ability to learn new software programs/databases including VAdata and Apricot.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:

• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, typing, talking, lifting, and driving.

GoochlandCares is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, gender, creed, color, religion, ethnic origin, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. GoochlandCares is committed to building a healthy, diverse, and inclusive culture where all are treated equitably and are empowered whether receiving or delivering services.

Our mission is to provide basic human services and health care to our Goochland neighbors in need.