Job Description

Position Summary

Under the direct oversight of the Director of Program Development, the Grant Writer is responsible for developing and submitting grant applications and proposals that align with San Ysidro Health (SYHealth) organizational needs and strategic planning. The position is responsible for researching grant opportunities, writing grant proposals, and the compilation and submission of funding proposals and grant applications as approved by SYHealth executive team.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Develop and submit complete, well-written, and accurate funding proposals and grant applications that are consistent with SYHealth quality standards.
• Conduct data queries and research using both internal and external sources.
• Thoroughly review Requests for Proposals (RFP), Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO), and grant-related instructions to ensure that the program design, project narrative, budget, reporting, and other grant-specific requirements of the funder are addressed in the proposal.
• Work closely with the department director or their designee to learn about and gain a thorough understanding of the program/project being proposed for the funding. Serve as the internal lead and primary point of contact for assigned grant projects.
• Provide grant budget development support as needed. Coordinate with the Grant Accounting Manager or their designee throughout the budget development process.
• Maintain understanding of SYHealth organizational history, structure, objectives, programs, strategic plan, and financial needs.
• Coordinate planning discussions with multi-level positions throughout the health center.
• Maintain complete and organized grant files, including all grant development drafts and documents, applications/proposals, award letters, reports, relevant correspondence with the grant agency, etc.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in trainings, workshops, and conferences.
• Attends meeting as required and participates on committees as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Job Requirements

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree required

Experience Required:

• 3 years of grant writing at a professional level is preferred.
• Experience in a nonprofit organization, community clinic, or other health care environment preferred.

Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job:

• Excellent written and verbal communication required.

Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job:

• Experience and knowledge with Microsoft Office Software.
• Knowledge of government and private funding sources and practices.
• Excellent grammar and writing.
• Strong research skills and a broad knowledge of sources of information and statistics at national, state, and county levels.

Equipment Used:

• Personal Computer.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Office environment and prolonged periods of sitting, occasional visits to clinic and program sites.

Universal Requirements:

Pre-employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs. Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment.

About Us San Ysidro Health is a Federally Qualified Health Care organization committed to providing high quality, compassionate, accessible and affordable healthcare services for the entire family. The organization was founded by seven women in search of medical services for their families and community. Almost 50 years later, San Ysidro Health now provides innovative care to over 108,000 patients through a vast and integrated network of 47 program sites across the county. San Ysidro Health could not serve our patients without the dedication of our passionate and hardworking employees. Apply today and become a part of our mission-driven team! San Ysidro Health has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants for employment. Employment decisions including, but not limited to, those such as employee selection, performance evaluation, administration of benefits, working conditions, employee programs, transfers, position changes, training, disciplinary action, compensation, and separations are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, domestic partnership status, ancestry, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, civil union status, family status, age, mental or physical disability (including AIDS or HIV-related status), atypical heredity cellular or blood trait of an individual, genetic information or refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.