Grants Specialist (Part-Time):

Program Area: Administrative Services/Development
FLSA Status: Part-time, Non-exempt, averaging 20 hours per week
Reports to: Strategic Partnerships & Grants Officer

Family Services, Inc. (FSI) is a regional nonprofit human services organization that provides health, behavioral health, social, and related community services to children, youth, families and adults. Financial support for the work of the organization comes from a variety of public and private organizations including public sector grants and contracts, grant awards from private foundations and corporations, as well as individual and family gifts. FSI is part of the Sheppard Pratt Health System.

The Grants Specialist is a key member of the administrative and fund development team at FSI. This position requires an individual who can primarily coordinate and personally develop private and public-sector grant applications. From time to time the Grants Specialist may support other aspects of the agency’s general and administrative services. Funding requests are routinely made to governmental and public-sector agencies (local, state, and federal) as well as private foundations and corporations. An individual is sought who will be passionate about the mission, vision, and values of FSI and energetic in the performance of the work. The primary work site for the position is our main campus in Gaithersburg. The office is open weekdays between 8:30 and 5:00, however the schedule and work hours of this position will need to be somewhat flexible. While routinely the work is office-based, the Grants Specialist will need to be able to work outside of regular business hours and from home particularly during peak demand periods.

Responsibilities & Job Expectations:

  • Prepare compelling proposals for grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements. Submit proposals in final form – on time and in a high-quality format.
  • Develop and write needs statements, which require assembling and presenting background information and supporting information/data.
  • Coordinate, collaborate, and support program managers and others in the development and submission of grant applications and ensuring that reports are submitted throughout the grant/contract term by program managers.
  • Coordinate the work of, and work collaboratively with, off-site part-time and contract grant specialist(s) that the agency may employ.
  • Provide administrative work associated with fund solicitation (e.g., records and reports, limited data base input, and grant acknowledgement).
  • Attend pre-bid conferences, debriefing opportunities, and other grant and philanthropic meetings in the community.
  • Other related general and administrative duties as may from time to time be needed in support of overall agency administration and operations.

Qualifications: (Professional experiences and demonstrated capabilities may substitute for some of the following.)

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Three years of experience working in development/fundraising and writing nonprofit or government grant proposals. Excellent professional writing and communication skills Demonstrated success in securing grant and contract funding. Ability/capacity to coordinate all elements of a grant application.

Detail-oriented, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to quickly assemble, analyze and coalesce content information. Works well as a team member and can provide leadership and coordinate the work of others. Skill with online applications, Microsoft Office products, Adobe, and Google Apps software applications.

Candidates should send resumes to careers@fs-inc.org.

Medical Director:

Family Services, Inc., a part of the Sheppard Pratt Health System, has an immediate opening for a psychiatrist to serve as Medical Director of the Gaithersburg Outpatient Mental Health Center (OMHC). The OMHC is a well-established clinic serving a highly diverse client population of 1,200 children, adults, and families annually. The OMHC is co-located with a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), creating opportunities to integrate behavioral health and primary care. Our highly trained clinical team utilizes a client-centered, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented model of care.

The Medical Director provides clinical and administrative oversight for all medical services provided to OMHC clients. Activities and services include:

  • Providing psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, medication evaluation and monitoring, and clinical consultations; documenting medical services provided
  • Establishing and maintaining standards for clinical services, therapeutic modalities, prescribing practices, and quality assurance
  • Reviewing medical records to evaluate quality of client care and CPT accuracy
  • Ensuring adequate physician coverage
  • Privileging and credentialing clinical staff
  • Evaluating psychiatric staff

The Medical Director also collaborates with the team at Montgomery Station, a psychiatric rehabilitation program providing housing, outreach, and day program services for seriously mentally ill adults and adolescents. Individuals with an interest in serious mental illness are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements: Interested candidates must be board certified or board eligible in psychiatry, and have a current license to practice in Maryland at the time of hire. A full-time commitment is desired; a minimum of 20 hours/week is required.

Apply: To apply, please send your resume to jen.carberry@fsi-inc.org. Visit www.fs-inc.org for more information about Family Services, Inc.


Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Director:

We are looking to hire a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Director to provide direct supervision to our RRP Team Leaders and PRP/SEP Team Leaders within our program in Prince George’s County.

QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor or Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical required. Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling, psychiatric rehabilitation, occupational therapy or related human services field, with extensive experience in community psychiatric programs, management experience and knowledge of the Maryland Public Mental Heath System. At least 5 years of supervisory, management, and program development related experience in a clinical setting.

  • Ensures quality of the services documentation and physical sites in the programs, including training and credentialing of all program staff
  • Ensures compliance with all regulations and standards of payers, regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies
  • Implements the organization’s strategic plan as it relates to psychiatric rehabilitation services
  • Provides Individual Rehabilitation Planning and group training for staff in psychiatric rehabilitation and/or other provider meetings as needed
  • Hires, disciplines and terminates program staff in consultation with Human Resources and Division Director
  • Conducts annual evaluations and reviews of direct supervises and program staff
  • Consults and collaborates with team members, external providers and patient/family on the development and implementation of appropriate care plan, MIPS, and other incident reports
  • Serves as a member of Family Services Emergency Preparedness Committee and as the Safety Officer of all residential sites. Provides oversight of the facilities (physical space) and ensures a clean, safe and therapeutic environment
  • Works directly with the Core Service Agency on all RRP referrals and attend CSA and RRP work group meetings each quarter

Candidates should send resumes to careers@fs-inc.org.