[Hiring] Program Evaluator & Grants Specialist @DETROIT WAYNE Integrated HEALTH Network

Role Description

The Program Evaluator & Grants Specialist is responsible for evaluating programs, analyzing performance data, measuring grant outcomes, and supporting the development and administration of grant-funded initiatives. The position combines program evaluation, data analysis, performance improvement, grant writing, and grant reporting to ensure programs demonstrate measurable outcomes and meet funding requirements.

The position works closely with program, clinical, quality, finance, data, and leadership teams and supports the full grant lifecycle from opportunity identification and application development through reporting and closeout.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, social sciences, statistics, healthcare administration, public administration, behavioral health, business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in program evaluation, research, data analysis, grant writing, grant administration, quality improvement, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing program or healthcare data and translating findings into actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated grant-writing experience, including development of narratives, goals, objectives, work plans, and evaluation plans.
• Strong Excel and data-analysis skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Requirements

• Experience with behavioral health, substance use disorder, public health, Medicaid, community mental health, or human services programs.
• Experience with federal or state grants, particularly SAMHSA, HRSA, CMS, HUD, or MDHHS.
• Experience developing grant evaluation plans and performance measures.
• Experience with grant reporting, monitoring, and closeout.
• Knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance).
• Experience with data visualization and dashboard development.
• Experience with MDHHS eGrAMS and SAMHSA grants is preferred.

Benefits

• A valid State of Michigan Driver’s License with a safe and acceptable driving record is preferred, as occasional travel to meet with program staff or funders may be required.

Working Conditions

Work is usually performed in an office setting but may require the employee to drive to different sites throughout Wayne County and the State of Michigan to meet with partners or oversee program activities. This position can work remotely with supervisory approval. The incumbent in this position may be required to attend in-person events on a regular basis.

EEOC Statement

DWIHN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to fair, consistent, and merit-based hiring practices. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, local law.

Employment decisions are based solely on job-related qualifications, demonstrated competencies, and organizational needs. DWIHN maintains policies and procedures designed to ensure that recruitment, selection, promotion and all other employment actions are conducted in a manner that is objective, equitable and non-discriminatory.