Grant Coordinator - OVW (Program Project Coordinator)

Broward County, Florida; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eleven paid holidays

Two weeks PTO (Vacation)

Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000

Parental leave

Health benefits

Job summary

Broward County seeks a program coordinator in the Office of Justice Services, Crisis Intervention and Support Division, to manage a major county program, oversee grants, data reporting, and partnerships with law enforcement and prosecutors.

The position is grant-funded, with a schedule Monday through Friday, 9 to 5, located at the Nancy J Cotterman Center; requires a Bachelor's degree and two years of project management experience in human services; bilingual skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in business, public administration or closely related field. (One year of relevant experience may substitute for each year of education.)
• Requires two years of experience in staff/admin capacity managing special projects, programs or operations in Human Services or related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and manages a large program or project within an agency.
• Plans, develops and evaluates programs; prepares reports and analyzes data.
• Develops policies and guidelines related to programs and services.
• Oversees grants processes, budgets and reporting to ensure compliance with Broward County policies.
• Maintains records, communicates changes to staff and stakeholders, and supports OVW grant deliverables.

Skills

Decision Quality

Plans and Aligns

Optimizes Work Processes

Communicates Effectively

Situational Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Crisis Intervention and Support Division (CISD), part of the Human Services Department, ensures a comprehensive continuum of crisis and intervention services for youth, adults, families, and survivors of sexual assault, child abuse, and human trafficking. The Nancy J. Cotterman Center, is recognized nationally as the only Accredited Child Advocacy Center, the Certified Sexual Assault Program, and the Child Protection Team in Broward County. The Office of Justice Services oversees the Adult and Juvenile Civil Citation Programs - which serves as an early intervention to keep individuals out of the criminal justice system by holding them accountable and reducing re-offenses. OJS also supports the Juvenile Pre-Disposition Services program which provides case coordination of youth who have been arrested by linking them to community providers and other interventions while they await the disposition of their case. CISD administration provides administrative, fiscal, and operational oversight for the Justice Services Section and the Nancy J. Cotterman Center, which includes Crisis/Counseling and Child Protection Team/Medical Services.

2026 Benefits of Broward County Employment

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

Paid Parental Leave

Health Benefits

High-Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Employee $10.90 / Family $80.79

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2,000 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Employee $82.58 / Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation County matches up to $2,000 a year

Please be advised; this is a Grant Funded position.

The salary range is budgeted from $60,837 - $68,000.

General Description

This position leads the coordination and management of a major county program, overseeing operations, grants, stakeholder partnerships, and data reporting to ensure high-impact community services. It plays a key role in advancing OVW-funded initiatives by collaborating with law enforcement, prosecutors, and technical assistance providers to strengthen the county's sexual violence response efforts.

Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business, public administration or closely related field. (One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
• Requires two (2) years experience in a staff or administrative capacity managing special projects, programs or business operations in Human Services or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses

• Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.

Preferences

• Experience supporting programs related to sexual violence response and survivor services.
• Bilingual English/Spanish and/or English/Creole and/or English/Portuguese.

Special Requirements

• The typical schedule is Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional off-site meetings that may take place during evenings or weekends.
• The position is located at the Nancy J Cotterman Center.

SCOPE OF WORK

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates and manages all aspects of a large program or project within an agency.
• Plans, develops, authorizes, implements, supervises and evaluates programs/projects, activities and services; prepares reports, analyzes and interprets data.
• Develops policies, procedures and guidelines related to programs/projects and services.
• Promotes and assesses agency programs and services; cooperatively plans and implements programs and community-wide special events.
• Implement funding opportunities, including advertising and marketing, and researches potential grant opportunities; develops grant proposals to secure funding from federal, state, local, and/or private sources; oversees the coordination, preparation, and submission of grants to ensure compliance with established Broward County policies and procedures; manages and tracks grant budgets.
• May perform quality control checks on operating documents to ensure accuracy, creates and modifies PowerPoint presentations for agency communication.
• Monitors and supervises maintenance of project records and documentation.
• Acts as administrative liaison among various County operational and administrative functions related to assigned programs and projects.
• Conducts special studies in conjunction with a project, analyzes data, and makes recommendations based upon studies.
• Creates and maintains performance/production reports (spreadsheets). This includes monthly productivity reports which provide monthly statistics for transactions processed and revenue generated.
• Communicates key procedural changes to staff and management.
• Ensures OVW grant deliverables are met within required time frame.
• Establish a positive working relationship with the assigned grant manager.
• Complete OVW reporting requirements biannually, or as directed by OVW, in a timely manner.
• Oversee grant activities which may involve internal staff, stakeholders, and technical assistance providers.
• Coordinate with technical assistance providers to secure optimum use of available resources from OVW.
• Establish and maintain professional and positive relationship with stakeholders (law enforcement, State Attorney's Office, and other professionals involved with sexual assault investigations.
• Maintain open communication with stakeholders.
• Report on feedback/input received from stakeholders to supervisor/leadership.
• Coordinate and co-lead the Sexual Assault Response Team/ Child Abuse Coordination Committee meetings.
• Maintain established data collection practices with all engaged law enforcement agencies and the State Attorney's Office.
• Performs related work as assigned.

This position is grant-funded and continued employment is contingent upon ongoing funding.

Due to location and assignment - staff must pass and maintain a level 2 background. If staff at anytime during the course of their employment fails a level 2 background, they will no longer be eligible for this position per Florida State Statute.

Competencies

• Decision Quality

  Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Consistently demonstrates strong judgment; may be sought out by others for expertise and guidance. Takes smart, independent action in urgent and non-routine situations, knows when to elevate for others' involvement.

• Plans and Aligns

  Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Stays focused on plans and improvises in response to changes, including risks and contingencies. Aligns own team's work with other workgroups'. Looks ahead to determine and obtain needed resources to complete plans.

• Optimizes Work Processes

  Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Pays close attention to a variety of metrics and benchmarks; determines both major and subtle ways to optimize processes. Swiftly resolves process breakdowns; takes steps to ensure that problems do not recur.

• Communicates Effectively

  Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others' input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarizes to confirm understanding.

• Situational Adaptability

  Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Sees even subtle cues to adapt; deploys a wide range of behaviors to stay effective. Exemplifies flexibility and resourcefulness; responds deftly to a variety of challenges and situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations. May vary by work location.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Varies by work location.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

County Core Values

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email [e-mail] to make an accommodation request.

County-wide Emergency Responsibilities

Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.