Planning and Development Director

MyCHN is a nonprofit organization providing Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, and Pharmacy services to communities in the South Houston and Gulf Coast area. We were founded in 2008 with one provider, three exam rooms and a big dream. Today, we have over 100 providers and more than 15 locations. MyCHN? mission is to ?rovide quality care that uplifts, supports, and shapes healthy communities while addressing financial and social barriers?

Job Summary:

The Planning and Development Director will lead and manage the organization? strategic planning efforts while ensuring the alignment of grant management processes with the organization? overarching strategic objectives. This role involves supervising and guiding the grants staff, overseeing the preparation and submission of federal change in scope requests, reviewing contracts, and preparing Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) to ensure compliance with both internal and federal standards. The Director will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives, manage the effective execution of grants, and ensure all agreements and requests reflect organizational priorities.

Duties and Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Alignment of Grant Management:
?Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure grant management practices align with the organization's strategic priorities
?Guide the grants team in prioritizing and structuring grants to support long-term organizational goals
?Monitor the integration of grant programs into the strategic plan, ensuring that they achieve measurable impact

Supervision and Management of Grants Staff:
?Supervise and mentor a team of grant managers and staff, providing leadership, guidance, and professional development opportunities
?Establish clear goals, performance metrics, and priorities for the grants team, ensuring alignment with the strategic plan
?Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and identify training needs to improve team effectiveness and capabilities
?Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment that emphasizes continuous improvement and innovation in grant management practices

Federal Change in Scope Requests:
?Oversee the preparation and submission of federal change in scope requests to ensure all documentation is accurate, thorough, and in compliance with regulations
?Manage responses to federal agencies regarding changes in scope, ensuring alignment with the organization? goals and regulatory requirements
?Stay current with federal regulations and guidelines, ensuring compliance and supporting the efficient management of grants

Contract and MOU Review:
?Lead the review of contracts, grants, and agreements to ensure they meet strategic objectives and comply with applicable legal and regulatory standards
?Oversee the preparation of MOUs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and ensuring all agreements are properly executed and monitored
?Collaborate with executive, finance, and other departments to ensure effective management of contracts and agreements

Strategic Planning Leadership:
?Monitor progress toward strategic goals, providing recommendations and adjustments as needed to ensure funding requests support the vision of the organization

Collaboration and Communication:
?Communicate key strategic planning and grant management updates to senior leadership, staff, and external partners

Training and Development:
?Design and deliver training programs for staff on grant management, compliance, and strategic alignment
?Continuously assess and address team development needs to ensure staff remains informed on industry best practices and regulatory changes
?Foster a culture of learning and development within the grants team
?Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Administrative Officer

Required Skills/Abilities:
?Proven experience managing and developing a team, with strong leadership and coaching skills
?Deep knowledge of private, state, and federal grant regulations, contracts, and compliance standards
?Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
?Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly
?Experience in preparing federal change in scope requests and familiarity with federal compliance standards??Expertise in reviewing and drafting contracts, grants, and MOUs
?Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
?Proficiency in project management tools and grant management systems

Preferred Skills/Abilities
?Experience in federal, state, and foundation grant writing and compliance
?Familiarity with strategic planning frameworks (e.g., Balanced Scorecard, Logic Models)
?Prior experience leading or supervising cross-functional teams

Required Education and Experience:
?High school diploma
?Bachelor? or master? degree in business
?administration, Public Administration, or a related field
?At least 7-10 years of experience in strategic planning, grants management, or a related field

Preferred Education and Experience:
?Experience with SAMHSA grants

Supervision Responsibilities: ?Yes

Physical Requirements
?Occasionally required to sit
?Frequently required to talk and stand
?Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
?The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
?Specific frequently vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision, Color vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, and Ability to adjust focus

Work Environment:
?BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS EXPOSURE LEVEL: 3 (LOW)
?Noise Level: Moderate

Benefits:
?Health Insurance with the employee monthly premium paid 100% by MyCHN
?Dental Insurance with the employee monthly premium paid 100% by MyCHN
?401 (k) with up to 4% company matching
?Paid Time Off accrues 128 hours the first year. The amount accrued increases as years of service increases.
?Sick Time of 40 hours per year
?Personal Time/Birthday of 8 hours per year
?$15,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage paid by MyCHN
?Continuing Education Stipend $1500/year
?Continuing Education of 40 hours
?Conference Training hours
?Referral Bonus
?Flexible schedules
?High opportunity for growth
?Other benefits offered: Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, etc.

"Putting Our Heart into Your Care"
MyCHN (Community Health Network) is a local healthcare provider dedicated to providing excellence in care and service. We currently operate in Brazoria, Harris, and Galveston counties.
MyCHN (Community Health Network) is a healthcare organization with 14 locations throughout the greater Houston area that offers multiple services for whole-person care.

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