GRANTS ANALYST

Date: Feb 4, 2025

Req ID: 46930

Location:

Little Rock, AR, US, 72201

Category: AR DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES

Anticipated Starting Salary: $36,155.00

Position Number: 22143149
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: 02/23/2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: $36,155.00
DPSQA

Hiring Official: LaQuisha Shead

This position is an INVESTIGATOR. This position may travel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

*Experience with reviewing allegations, investigations and presenting information

*Presenting evidence

* Interviewing witnesses

Job Summary:

Review Incident and Accident claims as assigned by the lead investigator

Perform a thorough investigation in person/virtual of all sources.

These investigations may be desk investigations or may include on-site visits and travel and will require communication with people at all levels.

Review allegations and evidence from any source

Evaluate the victim/s, the perpetrator/s, witnesses and others to determine the facts

Prepare a written investigative determination

Follow program goals, objectives, and guidelines

Follow policies and procedures for the Division and Rules and Regulations regarding reporting requirements and defining abuse, neglect, and exploitation of HCBS/LTC residents

Disseminate and interpret regulations, policies and procedures to program participants

Attend and present information on claims investigated to DPSQA's I&A Committee

Represent DHS as a witness at Appeals Hearings on cases investigated

Work Closely with other members of the staff, facilities, and sister divisions

Demonstrate professionalism at all time

Demonstrate strong communication and decision-making skills daily Demonstrate good listening skills, and a non-judgmental behavior at all times

The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.

Position Information

Class Code: G180C

Grade: GS06

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Salary Range: $36,155.00 - $57,668.00

Summary

The Grants Analyst is responsible for applying professional level skills and has specific program knowledge as it relates to area of assignment. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Provides technical assistance to grantees regarding grant applications, grant modifications, progress reports and budgets. Prepares and submits grant application to applicable federal agencies. Conducts grant related workshops and meetings. Develops, implements and analyzes grant program related goals and objectives. Prepares annual and biennial budgets, project incomes, ensures sufficient appropriations for grant awards, and analyzes expenditure reports. Prepares detailed reports of actions taken in grant programs to provide information to funding sources to ensure compliance with grant requirements. Plans and conducts grant training programs; prepares and updates grant guidance manual for use by personnel, which explains policies and procedures. Develops, analyzes, and reviews grant reports, and analyzes data. Develops reporting systems and monitoring methods to measure program effectiveness and to ensure that grant programs are in compliance with state and federal laws, and monitors grant projects for compliance with state and federal regulations. . Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of federal and state grant funding business. Knowledge of state and department policies, procedures and guidelines. Ability to evaluate information and prepare narrative reports. Ability to communicate information and provide technical assistance to requesting parties concerning grant program requirements. Ability to analyze and conduct research. Ability to develop reports and schedules with applicable software. Ability to make oral presentations. .

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance or a related field; plus one year of experience in the review, analysis, preparation and/or monitoring of grants. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.