Technical Writer

Behavioral Healthcare Division (BH) of the Department of Behavioral Health Care, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH)

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsible for writing grant applications and request for proposals (RFP) as well as follow up reports and handing of confidential decisions packages ultimately submitted to the Office of Management Budget (OMB).

SPECIFIC EXPERTISE: This individual has experience in grant writing and funding opportunities and RFP.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Director of the Division of Behavioral Health.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: No supervisory responsibilities.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Work closely with all the units of the Division of Behavioral Health and any other BHDDH divisions or external agencies as dictated by the assignment.

Work hour: 25 hours per week. On-site. Monday- Friday.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for writing, completion and submitting all grant applications, RFP, and decision packages assigned by the Director.
• Any assignment or requests for assistance for writing, completion and submission, must be approved by the Director of Behavioral Health.
• Responsible for working collaboratively within the Division of Behavioral Health and or any agencies with BHDDH or external to BHDDH, to obtain information to complete all sections of a grant application or RFP, or decision package.
• Is the lead and facilitator in providing collaboration, establishing meetings to assure completion with detailed timelines and is responsible for bringing in subject matter experts as needed.
• Is the lead and facilitator with all question to funding sources that assures compliance with grant opportunity requests, OMB requests, or follow up RFP issues, questions, and concerns.
• Provides written reports as required for the Division of Behavioral Health, if there are follow up requests for reports.

REQUIREMENTS

• 2+ years grant writing.
• 2+ years RFP writing/handling experience
• 2+ years working with funding sources and opportunities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Professional attitude and demeanor
• Clear and precise English both written and verbal
• Quick and efficient work pace
• Strong knowledge of MS Office