Description

This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration.

Our Core Values
 We LOVE DeSoto
 L- We lift up our community
 O- We take ownership of our collective performance
 V- We value and respect all employees
 E- We empower employees to grow

The purpose of the position is to lead the development of a regional grant supported project to expand the DeSoto CARE Team model to the Best Southwest Region.This is accomplished by administering grants; negotiating interlocal agreements with partner organizations; forming and managing a regional board of directors; coordinating program services; collaborating with participating agencies; and developing and overseeing budgets.Other duties include maintaining records and reports; developing and preparing information and correspondence; and coordinating efforts with CARE Coordinators and other staff members.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:       

• Administers grants by complying with all document requirements; reporting financial information; developing tracking mechanisms; ensuring the integrity of all reporting statistics; maintaining required documentation; seeking and preparing grant applications and budget requests; and completing reports.   
• Develops regional partnerships by negotiating operating agreements; outlining service expectations; determining financial contributions; and establishing and facilitating a regional steering committee;  
• Manages a regional board of directors by participating in community planning and collaborative efforts; recruiting volunteers and interns; and researching information on resources and service delivery methods;
• Maintains program accountability by preparing reports to partners and granting agencies; participating in budget preparation; researching and reporting trends; generating reports and studies; developing and maintaining databases; maintaining current demographics; and researching trends on targeted groups. 
• Secures resources to support operations by partnering with other agencies; managing and coordinating activities, policies, and procedures of the teams working in each partner community; and
• Performs other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related field;
• Master’s Degree preferred;
• Five (5) years of related work experience in supervision, grant administration, and working with a regional board or similar policy body, including working with mental or public health administration; experience working in public safety or health related studies preferred;
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and  
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred.