1000000906.PROGRAM MONITOR.HHS - FARM TO SCHOOL TURNKEY - EDIB GDNS PROJ

Monitors, coordinates and provides oversight and technical assistance to the division’s programs as administered within the department and through satellite offices within Dallas County to include: preparing request for proposals for services, determining anticipated needs, evaluating proposals and negotiating contracts, monitoring and evaluating the performance of service providers, performing programmatic and fiscal audits, and conducting training for staff to ensure proper utilization of contractors and their services.

Responsibilities1. Monitors and evaluates the records and performance of service providers, contractors or sub-recipients to ensure program and financial compliance with contractual requirements, federal and state laws and County policies and procedures. May conduct periodic site visits, random sampling, case and financial record review and performance data analysis.

2. Serves as a primary liaison to answer questions, provide technical assistance, resolve problems and develop corrective action plans when needed. May provide assistance with casework activities.

3. Develops criteria and performance measures to evaluate the effectiveness of services rendered; collects monthly performance data from providers; prepares reports of service utilization and costs and other yearly/monthly reports; analyzes data; and makes recommendations for program improvements and/or modifications as needed.

4. Prepares claims and requests for reimbursement for submittal to granting controls, generates related reports, assists in resolving reimbursement problems, reviews cash receipts against stated controls to ensure ledger amounts are balanced, and prepares requests for payments to be reviewed and processed.

5. Prepares requests for proposals, determining anticipated needs, evaluating proposals and negotiating contracts.

6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Training:
Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a job related field of study. Three (3) years of professional work related experience.

Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Skilled in the use of standard software applications. Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public. Must possess knowledge of basic automated accounting systems, General Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Common Rule Grants and Governmental Single Audit Standards. Demonstrated progressive experience working in contract negotiations, needs assessments, program evaluation and performance monitoring required. Must possess extensive knowledge of spreadsheets, databases and word processing software.

Depending on the location, this position may require a valid Texas Driver’s License, with a good driving record. Must pass an extensive background investigation.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:
 Standard office environment. Ability to travel to various work site locations.
 An employee may be transferred to another department, shift, location, or facility based on the needs of the Department.
 Working in a 24-hour facility may make the employee subject to working mandatory overtime or remaining on duty and working all, or a part of, an additional shift (double shift).
 The incumbent is / may be considered to be ‘essential personnel’ subject to being held over or called back to a work location or alternate site at all times. When required, you will be notified by your supervisor.
 Must be at least 21 years of age (for applicable positions) and must pass all portions (physical/written) of the Juvenile Academy to continue employment or all standards related to PREA and Ethics for specific positions.