SAMSHA Project Coordinator

Survivors of Torture, International; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Survivors of Torture, International in San Diego seeks a Project Coordinator to lead day-to-day implementation, coordinate cross-sector partnerships, and ensure federal grant compliance and reporting.

The role oversees staff, guides workforce development training, and drives trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices across all activities for comprehensive behavioral health support.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a relevant field (or equivalent)
• 5+ years managing behavioral health, public health, or community-based programs
• Experience managing federally or state-funded grants

Responsibilities

• Direct daily implementation of the project and oversee achievement of all grant objectives
• Supervise grant-funded staff and provide coaching, performance management, and professional development
• Coordinate implementation of the Community Strategic Plan and coalition work plan
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and performance benchmarks
• Prepare programmatic reports and assist with federal reporting requirements
• Oversee collection of performance measures and support SPARS reporting
• Lead continuous quality improvement activities using project data and stakeholder feedback
• Coordinate technical assistance, training activities, and partner engagement
• Ensure culturally and linguistically responsive implementation across all activities
• Represent SURVIVORS at meetings, conferences, and community events

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Trauma-informed approach

Equity-centered practice

Education

Master's degree in public health, social work, psychology, public administration, nonprofit management, or related field

Bachelor's degree with significant experience

Job description

Position Type:

Full time, Exempt $80,000-$90,000 annual salary

Position Summary:

The Project Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day leadership, coordination, and administration of the SDCRC. The position ensures successful implementation of grant activities, supervises project staff, coordinates cross-sector partnerships, monitors performance, oversees work plans and timelines, supports continuous quality improvement, and ensures compliance with all SAMHSA requirements. The Project Coordinator also leads implementation of the project's workforce development strategy by planning, coordinating, and overseeing trauma-informed training and technical assistance for behavioral health providers, educators, healthcare professionals, community organizations, and coalition partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct daily implementation of the project and oversee achievement of all grant objectives
• supervise grant-funded staff and provide coaching, performance management, and professional development
• coordinate implementation of the Community Strategic Plan and coalition work plan
• manage project timelines, deliverables, and performance benchmarks
• coordinate quarterly coalition meetings, workgroups, and community forums
• maintain communication with partner organizations and facilitate cross-sector collaboration
• monitor grant expenditures in collaboration with finance staff and the Project Director
• prepare programmatic reports and assist with federal reporting requirements
• oversee collection of performance measures and support SPARS reporting
• lead continuous quality improvement activities using project data and stakeholder feedback
• coordinate technical assistance, training activities, and partner engagement
• ensure culturally and linguistically responsive implementation across all activities
• represent SURVIVORS at meetings, conferences, and community events
• support sustainability planning and development of long-term partnership strategies
• and perform other related duties as assigned
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Provides direct supervision to grant-funded project staff and coordinates activities of coalition partners as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in public health, social work, psychology, public administration, nonprofit management, or a related field (Bachelor's degree with significant experience will be considered)
• at least five years of progressively responsible experience managing behavioral health, public health, or community-based programs
• experience managing federally or state-funded grants
• strong project management, organizational, and communication skills
• and a commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and equity-centered practice.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in coalition development and systems change
• and knowledge of refugee, immigrant, or victim services would be preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of behavioral health systems, project management, performance measurement, and continuous quality improvement; build collaborative partnerships, analyze data, communicate effectively, and manage multiple priorities.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Work is primarily performed in an office and community setting with periodic travel throughout San Diego County. Requires prolonged computer use, attendance at meetings and community events, and occasional evening or weekend work.