Diverse Care Initiative Grant Project Director

ROCHESTER, NYPosted 19 days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from HCR Home Care

• Job overview

  The Diverse Care Initiative Grant Project Director at HCR Home Care manages a grant project aimed at reducing healthcare disparities among African American seniors, leading outreach efforts and a small team to connect with Black religious communities.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The Project Director oversees grant administration including planning, budgeting, and reporting, leads outreach to Black churches for patient referrals, manages a team of community liaisons, delivers presentations, and represents the project at community events and educational opportunities.

• Experience and skills

  Requires a minimum of a BS/BA, 5+ years of grant management experience, 1-2 years of outreach or community organizing experience with Black communities, strong relationship-building, communication, and customer service skills, and the ability to work nights and weekends; Project Management certification and nursing background are preferred but not required.

• Work environment and culture

  The role involves a hybrid office and community setting, requiring flexibility to work evenings and weekends, with a focus on community engagement and cultural sensitivity.

• Team overview

  The Project Director leads a small team of community liaisons responsible for outreach and administrative support for the grant project.

• Job location and travel

  Hybrid office and community locations with some outdoor exposure, requiring occasional physical activity such as standing, walking, and stooping.

• Unique job features

  The position focuses on addressing healthcare disparities in African American senior communities through grant-funded outreach and relationship-building with Black churches, involving community representation and educational event participation.

Company overview

HCR Home Care is a healthcare organization that provides a range of home health services to individuals in need of medical care within the comfort of their homes. They offer services such as skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, catering to patients with various medical conditions. The company generates revenue through reimbursements from Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance providers for the healthcare services they deliver. Established in 1978, HCR Home Care has a long-standing history of commitment to patient-centered care, emphasizing quality and compassionate service. Their mission is to enhance the quality of life for their clients by delivering personalized and professional healthcare solutions.

How to land this job

• Position your resume to highlight your extensive experience in grant management and your ability to oversee budgeting, reporting, and compliance to meet HCR Home Care's Diverse Care Initiative goals.

• Emphasize your community outreach and organizing skills, particularly your experience working with Black communities and building strong relationships with local leaders such as Black religious groups.

• Apply through multiple platforms including HCR Home Care’s official corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and increase your chances of being noticed.

• Connect on LinkedIn with staff in HCR Home Care’s community outreach or grant management departments; start conversations by referencing your shared commitment to reducing healthcare disparities or by asking about recent community engagement successes.

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