Contract Manager - Child Welfare

Kids Central•Wildwood, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Kids Central (KCI) is seeking a Contracts Manager to join their team. This role is crucial in ensuring the safety and well-being of children and families by monitoring and managing contracts with partner agencies and service providers. The Contracts Manager will play a key role in evaluating performance, analyzing contract effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with funding agency guidelines. This is an opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of children and families within the community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (Preferably in Business Administration) or related from accredited institution.
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

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.
Evaluates contracted partner agency and service delivery provider performance to determine the extent to 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.
Maintains the integrity of the Contract database with updates.
May negotiate group home contracts.
Provides partner agency staff and contracted service providers with technical assistance.
Performs other duties as assigned.