POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Grant Writer
Classification: Regular, Full-Time, Salaried Exempt
Location: Hybrid following in-person new hire training. On campus once per week for meetings
Reports to: Director of Development
Supervises: N/A
Bethany Children’s Home seeks a skilled and mission-driven Grant Writer to support and expand institutional funding for programs serving youth who have experienced trauma, instability, and are at risk of exploitation, including trafficking.
The Grant Writer will play a critical role in securing and sustaining funding to support Bethany’s residential care, educational programming, and life skills development initiatives by managing a portfolio of grant opportunities from identification through submission and reporting, contributing to a strong funding pipeline. This position translates complex, trauma-informed work into compelling, data-informed proposals while managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
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Manage and grow a grant pipeline that supports the organization’s annual institutional funding goals, tracking progress and identifying opportunities
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Research, identify, and pursue grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government entities aligned with Bethany’s mission
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Write and submit high-quality grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and funding requests
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Develop compelling narratives that highlight Bethany’s impact on at-risk youth, including prevention and intervention efforts
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Serve as the primary liaison between Development, Programs, Leadership, and Finance teams for grant-related information gathering, coordination, alignment, and reporting In partnership with the Director of Development, collaborate with the Finance team to develop accurate and comprehensive grant budgets
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Manage all phases of the grant lifecycle, ensuring timely tracking of deadlines, submissions, and reporting requirements
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Ensure all proposals and reports align with funder requirements, program guidelines, and organizational policies
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date grant records, opportunities, and pipelines within the donor management systems
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Support funder stewardship by helping craft updates, impact reports, and communications
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Contribute to the organization’s development strategy by identifying opportunities to grow and diversify institutional funding
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Provide weekly productivity reporting on grant pipeline activity, including submissions, deadlines, funding projections, new funding opportunities, and key insights
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Attend staff and team meetings as required.
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Attends training seminars/conferences as needed to promote continued growth and development of job roles.
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Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
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Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
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2–5+ years of successful grant writing experience, preferably in human services or child welfare
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Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
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Ability to communicate trauma-informed, youth-centered programming with clarity, sensitivity, and authenticity. Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret program data, outcomes, and evaluation metrics for use in proposals, reports, and funding applications
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Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment while maintaining consistent communication, responsiveness, and accountability
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Experience developing grant budgets and understanding financial narratives that align with funder requirements
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Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines
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Proficiency with grant tracking tools
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Strategic and proactive mindset with the ability to identify funding opportunities and anticipate grant-related needs
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Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments and external stakeholders.
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Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, compliance, and follow-through.
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Ability to translate data into compelling impact stories that resonate with funders
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Demonstrates strong teamwork skills by being collaborative, accountable, respectful, and approachable.
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Demonstrates a deep commitment to Bethany Children’s Home mission and values.
BETHANY CHILDREN’S HOME
Program and Position Summary
Bethany Children’s Home provides individualized services to youth between the ages of 6 and 20 in a residential home setting on our beautiful rural campus located in Womelsdorf. Youth have opportunities to participate in a variety of therapeutic, spiritual, recreational and cultural services while they heal from past traumas.
EXPECTED STANDARDS FOR ALL BETHANY TEAM MEMBERS
All Bethany Team Members must be at least 21 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent and be prepared to meet the diverse needs, level of care, supervision, safety, and wellbeing of youth in Bethany’s service. All Team Members share in the responsibility of upholding Department of Human Services Regulations and Bethany program expectations including:
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Adhering to all policies and procedures.
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Performing all expected work responsibilities in a safe manner.
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Treating all children, families and Team Members with respect and courtesy.
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Completing and maintaining all mandated and required training within required agency timeframes.
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Maintaining timely compliance with all established agency standards and employment documentation.
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Acting in compliance with Department of Human Services regulations to the highest degree of ethical standards.
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Maintaining a clean, safe and functional working environment.
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Providing services in a manner that are sensitive to the age, culture, religion, dietary needs, sexual orientation, gender identity and other important individual needs of those in our service.
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Ensuring proper physical care is provided to those in our service.
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Ensuring new clothing and personal grooming items are provided.
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Implementing strategies to discourage runaways and unauthorized absences.
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Informing all youth of his/her rights and ensuring that those rights are obtained.
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Carrying out the program’s rules and conduct standards with a positive, strength-based behavior management approach.
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Providing transportation to and from campus appointments.
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Performing additional duties as assigned by supervisor or administrator per operational needs.
ELEMENTS OF PERFORMANCE
Bethany programs serve an at-risk population referred by county Children and Youth Services or Juvenile Probation. Children and youth served may have experienced trauma, abuse, neglect, exposure to addictive substances and trafficking. Team Members, as a collective whole, are expected to have working knowledge of how to address such individuals directly and assist them through treatment or refer them to someone who is qualified. Team Members are expected to have the knowledge and skills to recognize, treat or refer to appropriate professionals the following:
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Abide by mandated reporting requirements.
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Systematically gather data, determine the readiness of an individual for treatment and change, apply accepted criteria for the diagnosis of substance use disorder or other detrimental addictions or behaviors.
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Recognize when a youth is under the influence of a psychoactive substance, intoxicated, and/or experiencing withdrawal symptoms.
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Monitor for danger to self or others.
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Document mental health concerns.
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Analyze and interpret data to determine treatment recommendations and priorities.
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Form mutually agreed-upon, measurable goals and objectives with the individual being served.
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Demonstrate and adhere to the accepted ethical and behavioral standard of conduct.
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Participate in continuing professional development.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL BETHANY TEAM MEMBERS
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Be 21 years of age or older.
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Be fluent in the language(s) spoken by a majority of the youth in care.
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Have acceptable written and verbal communication skills.
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Have acceptable organizational and computer skills.
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Demonstrate acceptable interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
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Possess a strong commitment to helping youth succeed by helping them reorient their lives, nurture their reunification efforts and enable them to make a successful transition to their next placement.
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Possess ability to establish rapport and relate sensitively with consistency to multiracial and multicultural groups of young adults.
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Demonstrate the ability to organize and prioritize duties and responsibilities efficiently.
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Possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License with a clear 3-year driving history.
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Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
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Submit to a health assessment demonstrating fitness for duty, certified by a physician no more than 30 days prior to commencing employment and comply with a two-year renewal.
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Provide current PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal History and FBI Fingerprinting clearances prior to commencing employment and comply with a two-year renewal.
SAFETY HAZARDS OF THE JOB
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Potential for possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens – universal precautions are to be utilized in all potential exposure situations.
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Potential for emotional stress and vicarious trauma as it relates to working with children and youth.
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Potential for personal injury that may include, but not limited to, bites, kicks, punches and scratches.
HIPAA /CONFIDENTIALITY
As an employee, Bethany Team Members must agree to follow the standards set forth by the Health Information Portability and Accounting Act (HIPAA) as well as the heightened Pennsylvania standards as they apply. Due to the nature of the work environment, Team Members will have direct and/or indirect access to confidential information regarding clients and/or personnel. All confidential information cannot be discussed with, or disclosed to, unauthorized persons.
EMPLOYER'S RIGHTS
The program summary and position description do not list every aspect of program requirements or all duties of all job positions. All Team Members are employees of Bethany Children’s Home—not necessarily to a specific department or program, with the exception of those roles requiring specific credentials to be in compliance with regulations and treatment services. Team Members may be asked by Bethany to perform other duties within those expectations in times of emergency, crisis or busier times based on operational needs in order to safely care for youth. Performance evaluations, in part, will be based upon performance of the tasks and essential functions listed in the position description.
Bethany has the right to revise the program summary and position description at any time. The position description is not a contract for employment. That is, employment with Bethany can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice at any time, at the discretion of the employee or that of Bethany.
