Director, Project Aware - Location TBD (Poplar Bluff or Kennett)

Fccinc; Kennett (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FCCBH seeks a Director of Project AWARE to provide leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for a comprehensive school behavioral health initiative. You will supervise staff, manage federal grant activities, ensure SAMHSA compliance, and coordinate with school districts, families, and community partners.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field and experience leading school-based behavioral health programs, with strong budgeting and evaluation skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field is required/preferred.
• Clinical licensure or provisional licensure preferred.
• Experience leading school-based behavioral health programs and supervising multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience managing grant-funded programs and conducting program evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise LEA Project Managers and monitor district implementation.
• Coordinate Project AWARE Advisory Board meetings and activities.
• Monitor fidelity across the three-tier framework.
• Oversee SAMHSA SPARS performance reporting.
• Manage the Project AWARE budget and expenditures.
• Coordinate grant activities and communications with SAMHSA.
• Lead sustainability planning for Project AWARE services.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements and agency standards.
• Oversee program fiscal operations and monthly financial reports.
• Develop and monitor program outcomes and drive improvements.

Skills

Grant administration

Fiscal oversight

SAMHSA reporting

Strategic planning

Staff supervision

Program evaluation

Partnership development

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, education, public administration, or related field

Job description

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Director, Project Aware - Location TBD (Poplar Bluff or Kennett)

Full Time Kennett, MO, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 3012

Job Purpose

The Project Director provides overall leadership, administration, and oversight for the Project AWARE initiative. The Project Director is responsible for implementation of all grant activities, supervision of project personnel, fiscal oversight, performance monitoring, strategic planning, partnership development, evaluation, and compliance with all SAMHSA requirements. The position ensures successful implementation of the three-tier school behavioral health framework while coordinating services among FCCBH, participating school districts, families, and community partners.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, education, public administration, or a related field.
• Clinical licensure or provisional licensure preferred.
• Experience leading school-based behavioral health or behavioral health programs; supervising multidisciplinary teams; managing federal or state grant-funded programs; and conducting program evaluation, strategic planning, and partnership development preferred.

Core Job Duties

• Supervise LEA Project Managers and monitor district implementation.
• Coordinate Project AWARE Advisory Board meetings and activities.
• Monitor implementation fidelity across the three-tier framework.
• Oversee required SAMHSA SPARSperformance reporting.
• Manage the Project AWARE budget and monitor expenditures.
• Coordinate grant activities and communication with SAMHSA.
• Lead planning for sustainability of Project AWARE services.
• Attend required SAMHSA meetings and technical assistance activities.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements and applicable agency standards.
• Overseeprogramfiscal operations and review monthly financial reports.
• Establish and monitor program outcomes to guide improvements.
• Direct program resources toward achieving project outcomes.
• Provide effective supervision and support to program staff.
• Ensure program facilities are safe and conducive to treatment.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with community partners.
• Provide leadership for program development and advancement.
• Support the organization’s vision in program planning and operations.
• Adherence to all applicable evidence-based practice models.
• Orally communicate information effectively and accurately.
• Assure program operates within the constraints of the agency’s certification (CARF, DMH) standards and strategic plan related to clinical care.
• Abide by program and agency policies and procedures
• Other job duties and special projects as assigned.

Core Competencies/Working Knowledge

• Demonstrate knowledge of grant administration, fiscal oversight, and SAMHSA performance reporting.
• Apply strategic planning, staff supervision, and outcome monitoring to support the three-tier school behavioral health framework.
• Build partnerships with school districts, families, and community organizations to support program implementation and sustainability.
• Demonstrate corporate vision in day-to-day activities
• Demonstrate corporate values in day-to-day activities (Integrity, Commitment, Compassion, Empowerment, and Excellence)
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of diagnostic criteria sets for substance use and/or mental disorders.