Government Grants and Contract Specialist

Who We Are:

Since 1985, BHCHP’s mission has been to ensure unconditionally equitable and dignified access to the highest quality health care for all individuals and families experiencing homelessness in greater Boston. Over 12,000 homeless individuals are cared for by Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program each year. We are committed to ensuring that every one of these individuals has access to comprehensive health care, from preventative dental care to cancer treatment. Our clinicians, case managers, and behavioral health professionals work in more than 60 locations to serve some of our community’s most vulnerable—and most resilient—citizens.

From our earliest days as a program, we have always sought to do work that is transformational: recognizing our shared humanity; centering dignity, compassion, mutual respect and supporting the right of every individual to access the highest levels of health care and every staff member to reach their fullest potential. We continue to be committed to building bridges and breaking down barriers, including systemic racism which harms us all. We provide community-based health care services that are compassionate, dignified, and culturally appropriate, incorporating social determinants of health, with the goal of breaking down the physical and systemic barriers that our patients face.

Bilingual, Bicultural, LGBTQIA identifying, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color are encouraged to apply.

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Job Summary:

Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (BHCHP) is seeking a Government Grant and Contract Specialist to join our diverse and multi-disciplinary team! The Government Grants and Contract Specialist will be responsible for coordinating all activities related to government grants and health center contracting.   The ideal candidate will have excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills, as well as strong attention to detail. If this position interests you, then apply to be a part of the BHCHP team today!

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm

Responsibilities:

• Supports BHCHP contracting processes including reviewing proposed contracts, drafting new contracts (or provisions of contracts), tracking contract deadlines, coordinating signatures, and organizing record-keeping systems.
• Supports strong, stable relationships with government funders by contributing to government grant proposals and reports, tracking deadlines for grant deliverables; and coordinating site visits.
• Manage existing government grants, grant reporting, and grant applications from HRSA through their online portal system, EHB.
• Performs research to identify new government grant opportunities; writes, proofreads, and edits content for narrative grant reports, proposals, and other deliverables.
• For complex contracts and/or grants, serves as project manager to foster collaboration among internal colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Performs additional contract, grants, or compliance duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in grant writing, health care contracting, or related fields preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in grant writing, grant management, and or contract management preferred.
• Prior experience with federal HRSA grants and/or community health center experience preferred. Experience with Massachusetts and/or Boston government grant making agencies is helpful.
• Excellent writing and research skills in addition to strong interpersonal, planning, and problem-solving skills.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The compensation starts at $41,000 annually and increases based on years of experience.
• BHCHP full time employees are eligible for our competitive time off policy of 4 weeks’ vacation, health, dental and vision insurance, pre-tax MBTA pass program with 40% discount and more.

Does this amazing opportunity interest you? Then we'd love to hear from you.

As an equal opportunity employer, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Covid-19 Vaccination: Proof of Covid-19 vaccination(s) is optional for employment. Candidates who are offered employment will be given details about how to demonstrate receipt of vaccination if they choose to.

Please Note: Employment at Boston Health Care for the Homeless is at-will. Boston Health Care for the Homeless does not sponsor work authorization visas.