Program Specialist, Project Thrive

Summary

SummaryThe Project Thrive Program Specialist supports the day-to-day implementation of the federally funded Project Thrive initiative under the direction of the Coordinator of Project Thrive. The Program Specialist facilitates grant requirements, districtwide implementation, community partnerships, governance, performance monitoring, and sustainability activities associated with Project Thrive's three-tiered mental and behavioral health framework.Category: Support StaffJob Function: Support StaffDepartment: School PsychologistSummaryThe Project Thrive Program Specialist supports the day-to-day implementation of the federally funded Project Thrive initiative under the direction of the Coordinator of Project Thrive. The Program Specialist facilitates grant requirements, districtwide implementation, community partnerships, governance, performance monitoring, and sustainability activities associated with Project Thrive's three-tiered mental and behavioral health framework.The Program Specialist works across district departments, schools, and community partners to ensure grant activities are implemented as approved, integrated within existing district systems, and completed within established timelines and performance expectations.This position is grant-funded, and continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant fundingEssential DutiesCoordinates implementation of Project Thrive in accordance with the approved federal award, strategic plan, implementation timeline, and district prioritiesDevelops and maintains the comprehensive project implementation plan, including required activities, milestones, deliverables, responsible parties, and federal deadlinesCoordinates SAMHSA grant requirements, programmatic reporting, continuation of materials, technical assistance activities, and documentation of grant deliverablesSupports integration of Project Thrive's three-tiered behavioral health framework within GaMTSS and existing district prevention, intervention, crisis, family engagement, and student-support systemsCoordinates cross-functional implementation activities involving district departments, schools, community behavioral health providers, and other project partnersCoordinates the Project Thrive Advisory Board, Community Collaborative, implementation teams, and other project workgroups; tracks decisions and actions through completionSupports development and implementation of community-provider agreements, referral protocols, performance expectations, and collaborative service-delivery processesMonitors project implementation, provider capacity, referral and service-access patterns, training participation, and other performance indicators in collaboration with project staffIdentifies implementation barriers, risks, and unmet needs and develops recommendations for continuous improvement and leadership considerationCoordinates development and annual refinement of the Project Thrive Sustainability Plan and supports integration of effective grant-funded practices into ongoing district operationsCollaborates with the Specialist I, Project Thrive to align implementation, fiscal, procurement, evaluation, and reporting activitiesEstablishes and maintains productive relationships with district personnel, families, community organizations, behavioral health providers, state agencies, and other stakeholdersPrepares implementation updates, presentations, reports, and recommendations for the coordinator, district leadership, Advisory Board, SAMHSA, and other stakeholdersMaintains appropriate project documentation and confidentiality in accordance with federal requirements, district policy, and applicable regulationsCoordinates professional learning activities such as leadership cohorts, training sessions, and micro credentialing opportunitiesImplements grant funded activities in alignment with the approved project plan and maintain a detailed plan outlining responsibilities, tasks, and timelinesConvenes regularly with the grant management team to monitor progress, address challenges, and ensure fidelity to the grantManages procurement processes, including the RFQ process for mental‑health service partnersOversees the grant budget, purchasing processes, and documentation of all expendituresEnsures compliance with federal reporting requirements by collecting and analyzing data, preparing progress and financial reports, and submitting them for approval and to the funderMonitors program indicators and present findings to district leaders and stakeholdersarticipates in required SAMHSA meetings, technical assistance, professional learning, and grant activitiesPerforms other duties as assigned by the appropriate administratorRequired EducationBachelor's DegreeCertification/LicensureNone requiredExperience QualificationsMinimum 3 years of experience working in student support services, behavioral health, program implementation, program coordination, grant management, or related fields. Experience collaborating with school psychologists, social workers, school counselors, crisis intervention teams, and/or community mental health providers preferred. Experience working in K-12 educational settings preferredKnowledge/Skills/AbilitiesAbility to plan, coordinate, and execute complex, interdependent programs or initiativesAbility to successfully manage multiple priorities, projects, and responsibilitiesStrong analytical and critical thinking skillsProficiency with data systems, spreadsheets, and project management toolsKnowledge of project management, program implementation, and continuous improvement practicesKnowledge of school-based mental and behavioral health, prevention, intervention, and multi-tiered systems of supportAbility to coordinate cross-functional teams and collaborate across departments and partner organizationsExcellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with independenceWorking ConditionsNormal office environmentRequires local travel between schools and administrative sites as neededPhysical DemandsRoutine physical activities typical of work in an office environmentNearest Major Market:AtlantaIt is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone 470-254-4585.TTY 1-800-255-0135.Program Specialist, Project Thrive#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

SummaryThe Project Thrive Program Specialist supports the day-to-day implementation of the federally funded Project Thrive initiative under the direction of the Coordinator of Project Thrive. The Program Specialist facilitates grant requirements, districtwide implementation, community partnerships, governance, performance monitoring, and sustainability activities associated with Project Thrive's three-tiered mental and behavioral health framework.Category: Support StaffJob Function: Support StaffDepartment: School PsychologistSummaryThe Project Thrive Program Specialist supports the day-to-day implementation of the federally funded Project Thrive initiative under the direction of the Coordinator of Project Thrive. The Program Specialist facilitates grant requirements, districtwide implementation, community partnerships, governance, performance monitoring, and sustainability activities associated with Project Thrive's three-tiered mental and behavioral health framework.The Program Specialist works across district departments, schools, and community partners to ensure grant activities are implemented as approved, integrated within existing district systems, and completed within established timelines and performance expectations.This position is grant-funded, and continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant fundingEssential DutiesCoordinates implementation of Project Thrive in accordance with the approved federal award, strategic plan, implementation timeline, and district prioritiesDevelops and maintains the comprehensive project implementation plan, including required activities, milestones, deliverables, responsible parties, and federal deadlinesCoordinates SAMHSA grant requirements, programmatic reporting, continuation of materials, technical assistance activities, and documentation of grant deliverablesSupports integration of Project Thrive's three-tiered behavioral health framework within GaMTSS and existing district prevention, intervention, crisis, family engagement, and student-support systemsCoordinates cross-functional implementation activities involving district departments, schools, community behavioral health providers, and other project partnersCoordinates the Project Thrive Advisory Board, Community Collaborative, implementation teams, and other project workgroups; tracks decisions and actions through completionSupports development and implementation of community-provider agreements, referral protocols, performance expectations, and collaborative service-delivery processesMonitors project implementation, provider capacity, referral and service-access patterns, training participation, and other performance indicators in collaboration with project staffIdentifies implementation barriers, risks, and unmet needs and develops recommendations for continuous improvement and leadership considerationCoordinates development and annual refinement of the Project Thrive Sustainability Plan and supports integration of effective grant-funded practices into ongoing district operationsCollaborates with the Specialist I, Project Thrive to align implementation, fiscal, procurement, evaluation, and reporting activitiesEstablishes and maintains productive relationships with district personnel, families, community organizations, behavioral health providers, state agencies, and other stakeholdersPrepares implementation updates, presentations, reports, and recommendations for the coordinator, district leadership, Advisory Board, SAMHSA, and other stakeholdersMaintains appropriate project documentation and confidentiality in accordance with federal requirements, district policy, and applicable regulationsCoordinates professional learning activities such as leadership cohorts, training sessions, and micro credentialing opportunitiesImplements grant funded activities in alignment with the approved project plan and maintain a detailed plan outlining responsibilities, tasks, and timelinesConvenes regularly with the grant management team to monitor progress, address challenges, and ensure fidelity to the grantManages procurement processes, including the RFQ process for mental‑health service partnersOversees the grant budget, purchasing processes, and documentation of all expendituresEnsures compliance with federal reporting requirements by collecting and analyzing data, preparing progress and financial reports, and submitting them for approval and to the funderMonitors program indicators and present findings to district leaders and stakeholdersarticipates in required SAMHSA meetings, technical assistance, professional learning, and grant activitiesPerforms other duties as assigned by the appropriate administratorRequired EducationBachelor's DegreeCertification/LicensureNone requiredExperience QualificationsMinimum 3 years of experience working in student support services, behavioral health, program implementation, program coordination, grant management, or related fields. Experience collaborating with school psychologists, social workers, school counselors, crisis intervention teams, and/or community mental health providers preferred. Experience working in K-12 educational settings preferredKnowledge/Skills/AbilitiesAbility to plan, coordinate, and execute complex, interdependent programs or initiativesAbility to successfully manage multiple priorities, projects, and responsibilitiesStrong analytical and critical thinking skillsProficiency with data systems, spreadsheets, and project management toolsKnowledge of project management, program implementation, and continuous improvement practicesKnowledge of school-based mental and behavioral health, prevention, intervention, and multi-tiered systems of supportAbility to coordinate cross-functional teams and collaborate across departments and partner organizationsExcellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with independenceWorking ConditionsNormal office environmentRequires local travel between schools and administrative sites as neededPhysical DemandsRoutine physical activities typical of work in an office environmentNearest Major Market:AtlantaIt is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone 470-254-4585.TTY 1-800-255-0135.Program Specialist, Project Thrive#J-18808-Ljbffr