Grants Specialist, Public Health Management Corporation

Posted by on April 23, 2012

GRANTS SPECIALIST, Public Health Management Corporation

Posted on: April 6, 2012

The Grants Specialist’s primary responsibilities are implementation of the Keystone STARS grant making process. Grants Specialists manage the issuing, processing, tracking, closing, and auditing of providers grants and awards issued through the Key. Additionally, Grants Specialists provide support to STARS Specialists for all issues regarding grant administration.

Grants Specialists report to the Grants and Contracts Coordinator

Responsibilities:

Enters all necessary data regarding grant applications, awards, payments, closure, and process in PELICAN
Assists in obtaining additional data, documents, records and reports from child care and school-age providers, contractors and others
Ensures availability of complete and accurate documentation, in accordance with audit requirements
Reconciles provider grants by matching expenditures and receipts.
Generates check requests and other supportive materials
Conducts routine and special audits to ensure administration of the various grant programs are in accordance with program requirements
Provides guidance, direction and support in the grant closure process
Conducts post-closure audit review prior to achieving completed agreements
Participates in in-service and outside staff training programs; utilizes training and educational opportunities to augment professional skills
Performs other duties as assigned

Skills:

Knowledge of general office policies, procedures and work methods
Knowledge of clerical, administrative, bookkeeping and accounting principles and practices
Knowledge of personal computers and networked systems and their use and applications for database management, tracking and reporting in a human services or similar environment
Knowledge of Keystone STARS programs, services, facilities and activities as well as child care regulations
Ability to work in a supportive, positive manner with the SE Regional Key team, through full participation, personal contribution, and active interaction
Ability to provide management with timely and accurate reports and recommendations
Ability to communicate effectively and work productively with colleagues, government agencies, service providers, program participants and other human services organizations in a positive, pleasant, professional and productive manner in writing, by telephone and in personal contacts

Experience:
Two years related experience in government, industry human services or any equivalent combination of acceptable training, education and experience

Education Requirement:
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Education, Business Administration, or related field

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