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Community Health Center, Inc.
Middletown, Connecticut

(#531) Community Health Center is seeking an experienced Grant Writer with articulate writing skills, expertise in literature and data review and experience in developing evaluation models. Bring your expertise to Community Health Center, Inc., one of the country’s largest providers of primary medical, dental and mental health services to the uninsured and underinsured. Help us continue our leadership in delivering excellent health care in a full range of ambulatory and community-based settings. All of our grants department staff are critical members of our company’s senior strategy team. Your insights, knowledge and skill will be fully leveraged as you define and realize opportunities to create, develop and sustain significant health care initiatives.

We want to talk with you if you are a grants professional with a demonstrated track record in grants administration, writing or development.

What makes Community Health Center a great place for grants professionals?
·We have been honored with major national, state and foundation grant awards
·We define health care in the broadest possible terms. A small sampling of our exciting program set includes diabetes self-management, pre-natal depression, swing and salsa dancing, mobile school-based dental services, healthcare for the homeless, and cancer screening
·Our grants professionals are full members of the senior decision-making team
·Our clinical staff are leaders in their fields, with national reputations
·Our administrative staff has strong, deep ties to our communities
·We have passion for both creativity and action
·We are totally committed to improving the health of our patients and communities every day

Some of the Grant Department responsibilities include:
·Collaborating with clinical and professional teams
·Taking ultimate responsibility writing the grant application
·Research a variety of grant opportunities, write proposals, report and evaluate progress and acknowledge receipt of funds
·Recommend funding opportunities through appropriate federal, state, and private funding agencies for specific CHC programs
·Monitor and maintain accurate records and required documentation including regular status reports, proposal development, funding status and grant reports

Qualifications:
·BA/BS Degree (Master’s degree in appropriate area a plus)
·Five (5)+ years’ experience and demonstrated success in researching, writing, and securing grants
·Expert level skills in Microsoft Office and internet-related applications
·Outstanding written and verbal communications skills
·Ability to collaborate with other CHC staff and work on teams
·Ability to develop and sustain relationships with funders and partner organizations
·Strong organizational, prioritization and project management skills and the demonstrated ability to manage and track multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
·Not-for-profit experience preferred

CHC was formed in 1972 by a group of volunteers who were passionate about helping low-income families and individuals. As result of that commitment, CHC now treats thousands of patients from over 100 communities in its 22 locations. We want you to become a part of the excitement and grow with us!

In addition to primary care services, CHC provides specialty services such as management for chronic diseases including diabetes and asthma, podiatry, care for people living with HIV/AIDS, obstetrical care, alternative therapies such as mindfulness-based meditation, mental health care, dental care, and free breast and cervical cancer screening, detection, and treatment services for uninsured women. CHC also offers services for people who are homeless or in danger of losing their housing and victims of domestic violence. For family well-being, CHC provides parenting education programs.

Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. For confidential consideration, submit resume with cover letter stating salary requirements to: CHC, Inc., Human Resources Department, 134 State Street, Meriden CT 06450, fax 203-238-1190, or e-mail chcjobs@chc1.com. Joint Commission accredited. AA/EOE.

Visit our Web site: http://www.chc1.com

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