Community Prevention Director - Grants, Strategy & Impact

State of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Wellness Rewards Program

Health savings account

Pension plan

Paid leave (various)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Free Parking

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

The State of Indiana is seeking a Community Prevention Program Director to oversee substance misuse prevention grants and initiatives at DMHA. You will manage grant contracts, monitor progress, and coordinate with external vendors while ensuring compliance and timely reimbursements.

You will lead strategic planning, review grant proposals, and communicate with grantees and the public. Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel is required; the role is onsite in Indianapolis.

Qualifications

• Specialized knowledge in program subject matter obtained through experience and/or education.
• Specialized knowledge of program area including pertinent rules and regulations.
• Extensive knowledge of all source materials and references including federal and state laws governing the programs.
• Ability to develop and implement new principles and policies and discern any far-reaching implications.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of accounting and budget principles.
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.

Responsibilities

• Establish program objectives, KPIs, and actions to achieve them.
• Develop, update, and monitor all policies and procedures related to the program area.
• Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to leadership or customers.
• Implement corrective action plans to solve program problems.
• Analyze, prepare, and disseminate monthly and annual program reports.
• Review budget and make budgetary recommendations to improve the program area finances.
• Ensure program requirements meet federal and state policies and grants compliance.
• Assist in the development and train employees or agency consultants on program requirements and usage.
• Coordinator and deliver communication plans and communications.
• Serve as a liaison between agency and other state and federal agencies.
• Serve on management committees or other governing boards.
• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

Skills

Program management

Grant management

Budgeting

Stakeholder communication

Policy interpretation

Team leadership

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Job description

The State of Indiana is seeking a Community Prevention Program Director to oversee substance misuse prevention grants and initiatives at DMHA. You will manage grant contracts, monitor progress, and coordinate with external vendors while ensuring compliance and timely reimbursements.

You will lead strategic planning, review grant proposals, and communicate with grantees and the public. Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel is required; the role is onsite in Indianapolis.