Human Services Specialist II-Contract Manager (OAA)

Join Our Snohomish County Human Services Team!

Do you have interest in making a positive impact on the community? Do you have contracts or grants experience? Looking for a new career opportunity?

Snohomish County Human Services is hiring for one (1) Human Services Specialist II (HSSII) Older Americans Act (OAA) contract manager with Aging & Disability Services. Position will collaborate with program and contract staff who are committed to providing the best possible services for Snohomish County residents.

The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with fellow team members, contracted providers, community partner agencies and stakeholders, division and department heads, and members of the public. This position will support contract management work within the LTCA Unit and provide technical assistance, training, and support to contracted service providers. Additional duties as assigned.

This is a hybrid position, and the successful candidate will be required to work in the office as assigned and/or according to the business needs of the work unit.

Position includes:

• Perform day-to-day contract management, including contracting and contract monitoring, as well as complaint and/or issue resolution with contracted providers.
• Provide technical assistance and contract-compliance training to contracted provers.
• Implement as required or directed, various County, State, Federal laws/rules/guidance pertaining to contract and program requirements.
• Coordinate and/or participate in various LTCA program activities, special projects, committees and workgroups, and strategic planning as business needs require.

About You:

You are a highly motivated and organized individual with:

• Professionalism with strong attention to detail and an understanding of system-based process
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including good listening skills
• Highly effective time-management and task prioritization skills
• Initiative, consistency, trustworthiness and dependability
• An understanding of confidentiality and discretion
• Decision-making skills, including accepting responsibility for decision outcomes
• Creative-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility and graceful adaptability to change

To Be Considered:

Applicants must electronically submit an application through Snohomish County's NeoGov site by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. A resume and cover letter are required, along with a copy of your driver's license. When your application is complete, verify the information and make sure there is nothing missing. Be sure to verify your education and/or experience comply with the minimum requirements section of this posting. Click on APPLY & SUBMIT and then click on CHECK APPLICATION STATUS. If you have problems with your application, please contact NeoGov Application Support at View phone number on click.appcast.io

About Human Services:

The Human Services Department's mission is to help all persons meet their basic needs and develop their potential by providing timely, effective human services and building community. The Human Services Department includes 350+ diverse, friendly and dedicated employees who benefit from outstanding benefits and competitive wages. Employees are appreciated and have the opportunity to make a real difference in our community. Snohomish County is thriving and is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a life-long career at Snohomish County.