Project Director: Zero Suicide-7284

Community Health Resources (CHR); Windsor (CT); Remote; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

403b retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness stipend

Job summary

Community Health Resources (CHR) seeks a Project Director for the Zero Suicide program. This part-time role (20 hours/week), primarily remote, will manage federal grant activities, ensure budget and contractual compliance, and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in behavioral health with 5–10 years in program management, including large-scale projects and grant administration. CT licensure and supervision experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in behavioral health.
• 5-10 years' experience in program management in behavioral health.
• Experience managing large scale projects, preferably with federal grant administration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee federal grant projects, monitor performance and budget.
• Develop detailed work plans aligned with grant goals.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams on assignments.
• Facilitate workgroups and support teams to achieve results.
• Track progress, analyze data and present findings.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Facilitation

Quality improvement

Staff supervision

Education

Master's degree or higher in behavioral health

Job description

JOB TITLE

Project Director

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Part-time, 20 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS

Monday-Friday, remote

PC#

3202

*this is a grant funded position, funded with an anticipated end date of 9/29/31

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Zero Suicide is a plan to transform the delivery of care for adults at risk of suicide by strengthening existing suicide prevention protocols with robust training, community engagement, and the implementation and monitoring of approved evidence-based screening and treatment

ABOUT THE POSITION

Project Director

Duties & Responsibilities

• Project management oversight of federal grant(s) including monitoring performance, ensuring operation within budget expectations, ensuring compliance with contractual expectations, and funder expectations
• Develop detailed work plans consistent with grant goals.
• Collaboration with teams inside and outside of the agency related to assignments.
• Effectively facilitates workgroups, managing and supporting teams
• Tracks progress for assigned initiatives, analyzes and presents data
• Summarizes outcomes and presents findings, improvements, and ideas in a concise way
• Oversees quality improvement processes related to assigned responsibilities and participates actively in agency wide quality initiatives and monitoring processes
• Ensures that requirements for grant documentation are in compliance.
• Oversees recruitment, selection, hiring and performance evaluation in collaboration with Human Resources Department for assigned responsibilities
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned.
• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Minimum Master's degree or above in behavioral health.

Experience

A minimum of 5-10 years ' experience in program management in the behavioral health field. 5-10 years’ experience managing large scale projects, preferably with federal grant administration and operational oversight. Previous CCBHC experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

CT state licensure as a LCSW, LPC, LMFT or Ph.D., preferred

Why Join CHR?

Be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

• Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off (including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto!
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
• Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs
• Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more!

And so much more!

(Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility)

COMPENSATION*

*Actual rates within this range are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

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