Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a nonprofit health care organization whose mission is to provide exceptional health care to people facing access barriers through clinical programs and education. We provide integrated health care services to include medical, dental and behavioral health throughout 26 outpatient health centers within El Paso, Teller, Lincoln, Adams, Elbert and Kit Carson counties. We deliver care with our strong “Hospitality” culture. Our organization has over 950 employees and serves more than 94,000 patients annually in the Pikes Peak and East Central regions of Colorado. Peak Vista is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC).
Job Summary:
-Responsible for researching, preparing and submitting all types of grant applications, including but not limited to Private Foundations, Corporate Organizations, Health Resources Service Administration (HRSA); State Contracts with Colorado Departments of Public Health and -Environment and/or Health Care Policy and Financing; or Community Development Block Grants
-Coordinates and attends planning and implementation meetings for grant funded projects
-The Grant Writer needs to develop and maintain in-depth working knowledge of relevant funding agency policies and guidelines, coordinating participation on technical assistance opportunities by all appropriate internal stakeholders as necessary
-The Grant Writer is also responsible for developing and submitting all required reporting and other supporting documentation on funded grants and contracts


Qualifications
-Four-year degree required, English, Journalism, Communications, or similar area preferred
-Minimum 2 years' experience developing grant proposals, including budget presentations, is required
-Technical writing experience will be considered
-Specific experience with governmental grants/contracts preferred
-Experience writing for health-related fields preferred
-GPC or AGWA credential, or work toward examination, is desirable

Cognitive Skills (Language, Math, Reasoning Ability): 
Ability to express ideas clearly, effectively, and persuasively, both orally and in writing; strong research, analysis and critical thinking skills; ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic and team-based environment; creativity; strong project management skills; highly organized with an ability to effectively maneuver between multiple program planning demands; maintains a professional demeanor at all times.


*Successful candidates will complete pre-employment screening; which includes, but is not limited to a Criminal Background check. Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a drug and alcohol free workplace an an Equal Opportunity Employer.
**PVCHC participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s I-9 to data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration Records. To learn more, visit: everify.com