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Sarasota County Government Contracted Human Services Specialist - Health and Human Services in Sarasota, Florida
Department:
Health & Human Services
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Are you experienced in auditing, monitoring, and contracting/subcontracting practices? Our Health and Human Services department is in need of a Contracted Human Services Specialist to manage and support the Opioid Abatement Settlement and related substance abuse/mental health contracts. The ideal candidate has strong administrative and organizational skills with an ability to work effectively with community leaders from neighborhood groups, corporations, foundations, non-profit organizations, and the government sector. The pay starts between $52,936.00 and benefits begin within 60 days of hire. Apply today and know that your career leaves a lasting impact on Sarasota County's community!
Pending FY25 budget approval this position will start on or after October 5, 2024.About the Position
In this role you will manage the implementation and compliance of the Opioid Abatement Settlement and related Substance Abuse/Mental Health contracts. Examples of job responsibility include:
Assist funding applicants and recipients to establish/develop performance measures, discussing contractual requirements and reporting procedures.
Explain the process involved in obtaining funding under one or more of the programs available and p rovide technical assistance in preparing funding applications, periodic reports, and requests for payment in compliance with program requirements.
Determine technical compliance of each request with the requirements of the applicable funding source(s).
Monitor budget activity to ensure spending is aligned with budget requirements and program goals.
Maintain master files on contracts including documentation of programmatic performance and expenditures.
Develop, negotiate, and manage interagency agreements and contracts with non-profit organizations and amendments, including program budgets and schedule to carry out program activities.
Develop systems for assuring compliance with program requirements.
Conduct agency and program monitoring for individual programs on an annual basis through on-site visits, file reviews, payment and performance documentation reviews to ensure contract compliance.
Facilitate or assist with the coordination of service delivery with community partners for special local, state and federal projects, such as the Opioid Abatement Settlement.
Prepare and lead meetings, as needed.
About the Schedule
Work Hours:
Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
About You
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of job-related experience.
-OR- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a job-related field and one year of job-related experience.
-OR- Five (5) years of professional job-related experience can by substituted for the degree at management discretion.
Valid Florida driver's license by date of hire.
Preferred (" Bonus ") Qualifications:
- Contract experience with the Department of Children and Families and/or Central Florida Behavioral Health Network (or another state managing entity).
Physical Demands: Employees must occasional lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.
About Everything Else
Starting Pay Range: $52,936.00
Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).
If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents (http://www.scgov.net/home/showpublisheddocument/66596/638617478290291353) . You will need to present the following items on your first day:
- I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
- If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)
- U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)
Benefits:
Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! C hoose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net (https://www.scgov.net/government/human-resources/employee-health-and-benefits) for additional information.
Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)
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