Grant Writing Specialist - Chino Hills

<br/><br/><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Job Title:</span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Grant Writing Specialist</span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Salary</span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">: $80,000 - $85,000 annually </span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Job Status</span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">: Full time/salary </span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Work Location:</span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Chino Hills, CA </span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Across Redwood Family Care Network, our employees are sharing their passion to make a positive impact in the lives of others. We are looking to add talented and passionate individuals to join our Redwood Family and we invite you to explore and learn more about our career opportunities. </span></strong></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 8.25pt 11.1pt -0.25pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.5pt; line-height: 105%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><u><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">JOB SUMMARY</span></u></strong></p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">The Grant Specialist plays a vital role in securing funding by developing compelling grant proposals, managing grant documentation, and supporting program development initiatives. This position contributes to advancing the</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">organization’s mission through effective grant strategies, strategic planning, creative and meticulous proposal development.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">The Grant Specialist position will be reporting directly to the Sr. Director of Contracts and Revenue, strongly prefer 100% in-person work at the corporate office, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. May consider remote work depending on the candidate’s geographical location.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">**** Please submit a cover letter with your resume detailing your experience with grant writing*****</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 11.2pt 0in 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #2d2d2d;">Redwood Family Care Network takes a ZERO tolerance stance on abuse and neglect. Any allegations will be reported to the proper authorities. We are committed to the Health and Safety of the individuals we support.</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0in 11.2pt 0in 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 8.25pt 0.25pt -0.25pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.5pt; line-height: 105%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><u><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and Abilities</span></u></strong></p><p style="margin: 0in 8.25pt 0.25pt -0.25pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.5pt; line-height: 105%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="text-indent: -0.1pt; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Grant Writing & Fundraising Expertise:</span></strong></p><ul style="list-style-type: square; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Proven experience in grant proposal writing, fundraising, and contract management.</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Strong understanding of grant life cycle management from research to reporting.</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Ability to tailor proposals to meet specific funder requirements.</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Knowledge in IDD and Medicaid Waiver funding system is preferred</span></li></ul><p style="text-indent: -0.1pt; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Research & Strategic Planning:</span></strong></p><ul style="list-style-type: square; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Strong research skills to identify and evaluate new funding opportunities.</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Knowledge of program development and strategic planning processes.</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Ability to align funding strategies with organizational goals.</span></li></ul><p style="text-indent: -0.1pt; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Financial & Budgeting Knowledge:</span></strong></p><ul style="list-style-type: square; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Experience developing comprehensive grant budgets and financial reports.</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Ability to interpret and apply funding guidelines and compliance requirements.</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Familiarity with financial reporting standards and documentation processes.</span></li></ul><p style="text-indent: -0.1pt; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Communication & Writing Skills:</span></strong></p><ul style="list-style-type: square; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Exceptional technical writing, editing, and proofreading abilities. Creative writing is a must</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Advanced written and verbal communication skills.</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.</span></li></ul><p style="text-indent: -0.1pt; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Organization & Time Management:</span></strong></p><ul style="list-style-type: square; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities efficiently.</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Strong record-keeping and documentation management skills.</span></li></ul><p style="text-indent: -0.1pt; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Collaboration & Professionalism:</span></strong></p><ul style="list-style-type: square; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Ability to maintain professional working relationships with funders, staff, and leadership.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0in 8.25pt 0.25pt -0.25pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.5pt; line-height: 105%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Adaptable and responsive in fast-paced, evolving environments.</span></p><p style="margin: 12pt 0in 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 8.25pt 0.25pt 0.5in; text-align: justify; line-height: 105%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><u><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">Education and Experience</span></u></strong></p><p style="margin: 0in 8.25pt 0.25pt 0.5in; text-align: justify; line-height: 105%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Minimum Education:</span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Business, or related field. </span></p><p style="text-indent: -0.1pt; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Minimum Experience Required:</span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><ul style="list-style-type: square; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">3+ years of experience in grant writing, proposal development, or fundraising.</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Experience preparing budgets and financial reports for grant applications.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0in 8.25pt 0.25pt 0.5in; text-align: justify; line-height: 105%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Experience with contract management and compliance reporting preferred.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 8.25pt 0.25pt 0.5in; text-align: justify; line-height: 105%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 8.25pt 0.25pt 0.5in; text-align: justify; line-height: 105%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><u><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Essential Functions</span></u></strong></p><p style="text-indent: -0.1pt; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Grant Research & Development:</span></strong></p><ul style="list-style-type: square; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Research and identify funding opportunities from government agencies, foundations, and corporate donors. Maintain a grant calendar and track submission deadlines.</span></li></ul><p style="text-indent: -0.1pt; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">Proposal Writing & Submission:</span></strong></p><ul style="list-style-type: square; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">Develop, write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals and supporting documents. Ensure all submissions meet funder requirements and compliance standards.</span></li></ul><p style="text-indent: -0.1pt; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">Budget Preparation & Financial Reporting:</span></strong></p><ul style="list-style-type: square; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">Prepare detailed grant budgets and financial reports in collaboration with finance and program teams. Ensure accuracy and alignment with grant guidelines.</span></li></ul><p style="text-indent: -0.1pt; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">Grant Management & Reporting:</span></strong></p><ul style="list-style-type: square; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">Manage grant applications from inception through submission and post-award reporting. Maintain organized documentation and ensure timely submission of required reports.</span></li></ul><p style="text-indent: -0.1pt; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">Collaboration & Program Support:</span></strong></p><ul style="list-style-type: square; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">Work closely with program staff to gather data, outcomes, and impact information for proposals and reports. Support strategic planning related to fundraising goals and program expansion.</span></li></ul><p style="text-indent: -0.1pt; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">Funder Relations:</span></strong></p><ul style="list-style-type: square; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">Maintain ongoing communication with funders, ensuring timely reporting, compliance, and relationship stewardship.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0in 8.25pt 0.25pt 0.5in; text-align: justify; line-height: 105%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">Other duties as assigned by the management team</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0in 8.25pt 0.25pt 0.5in; text-align: justify; line-height: 105%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;"> </span></strong></p><p style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><u><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Benefits</span></u></strong></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Comprehensive benefits options, including medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">EAP (Employee assistance program)</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Employee discount program</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">PTO (Paid time off)</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Pre-Tax 401(k)</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">After-Tax Roth</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Tuition discount through Capella University</span></li></ul><br/><br/>PandoLogic. Keywords: Educational Grant Administrator, Location: Corona, CA - 92878