Contract Manager - Child Welfare

Kids Central•Wildwood, FL

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Do you enjoy helping others? Would you like a career that provides you an opportunity to help families and to make a difference in the lives of children? Join us in creating a brighter future for children and their families. At Kids Central we believe every child deserves to grow up in a safe and loving home that provides a path to a bright future. However sometimes children, and their families, need additional support to ensure their safety and well-being. That is where we step in. The Contracts Manager monitors, tracks, evaluates and reports on the performance of partner agencies, state and service provider contracts within KCI and funding agencies or partners guidelines. Assists in negotiating and renegotiating contracts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (Preferably in Business Administration) or related from accredited institution and two years experience in business or child welfare
Current Background Clearance Screening Letter
Valid Florida driver’s license and insurable by agency’s current insurance carrier
Ability to meet Organizational Required Competency standards
Effective time management skills
Organizational and prioritization skills
Detail-oriented
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing)
Ability to present a professional demeanor at all times while representing KCI
Ability to travel locally up to 10%
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle

Responsibilities

Evaluates contracted partner agency and service delivery provider performance to determine the extent which targets are being met and service quality is being achieved
Analyzes contracts for cost effectiveness and provides reviews or develops modification agreements with partner agencies and service providers as appropriate, while ensuring adequacy of revenue and impact on financial statements
Monitors and reviews partner agency and provider progress and recommends approval or withholding of interim and final payments.
Analyzes statistics and other data to provide recommendations and trends concerning lead and partner agencies and service providers, as well as overall KCI project progress
Ensures relevant KCI departments are notified when problems are identified
Maintain integrity of Contract database with updates
May negotiate group home contracts
Provides partner agency staff and contracted service providers with technical assistance
Other duties as assigned