Community Program Director Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

About the Family & Social Services Administration (FSSA):

The Division of Mental Health and Addiction within the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) sets care standards for the provision of mental health and addiction services to Hoosiers. DMHA is committed to ensuring that clients have access to quality services that promote individual, family and community resiliency and recovery.

The division also certifies all community mental health centers and addiction treatment services providers. DMHA operates six psychiatric hospitals (NeuroDiagnostic Institute, Evansville Psychiatric Children’s Center, Evansville State Hospital, Logansport State Hospital, Madison State Hospital and Richmond State Hospital). DMHA provides funding support for mental health and addiction services to target populations with financial need and administers federal funds earmarked for substance abuse prevention projects.

Role Overview:

• As the Community Prevention Program Director, you will work closely with the Assistant Director and Bureau Chief to oversee community substance misuse primary prevention grants and initiatives. You will manage prevention provider grants/contracts, including development of scope of work, monitoring progress toward goals, collaborating with external technical assistance and evaluation vendors, and ensuring contract compliance. You will review reimbursement claims for accuracy, assist the team in tracking claim submissions, and serve as backup for team members. You will participate in strategic planning, development of grant funding opportunities, and review of grant proposals. You will ensure smooth communication with grantees and the public by maintaining contact lists, responding to inquiries, and distributing resources and announcements. You will also assist with the facilitation of virtual and in-person meetings for up to 100 attendees.
• Prior experience in substance misuse primary prevention programs and managing grants is preferred. To succeed in this role, you will need strong attention to detail, resourcefulness, a professional demeanor with stakeholders, and working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite including Teams.
• This position requires occasional in-state and out-of-state travel.
• This position is located onsite at the Indiana Government Center in Indianapolis.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: 

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.