Home Visiting Contract Analyst - copy - copy

State of Utah Office of the Governor•Salt Lake City, UT

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services Home Visiting Program was established in 2008 through a grant from the federal Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families. To support evidence-based home visiting models in Utah, the Home Visiting Program promotes a coordinated service continuum of evidence-based home visiting that empower and create positive change in the lives of families at risk. The Health Program Specialist II is a key member of the Utah Home Visiting Program’s Monitoring and Quality Assurance Team, providing oversight, monitoring, and support to home visiting sites across the State of Utah.

Requirements

Effective verbal and written communication: Successfully adapts complex technical information for at least three distinct audience types (e.g., vendors, colleagues, state leadership, families, local partners, other early childhood programs) in written and verbal communication.
Professionalism and relationship-building: Demonstrates at least 2 years of experience developing working relationships and facilitating difficult conversations with partners or colleagues by utilizing active listening and de-escalation techniques.
Data analysis and technical proficiency: At least 2 years of experience translating raw data sets or assessment and screening results into reports that identify specific trends in services, providing data-driven recommendations for program/service adjustments.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 2 years of professional experience in Public Health, Education, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience completing vendor monitoring and evaluation using standardized tools, data-driven decision-making, and clear documentation or at least 2 years of experience in evidence-based home visiting or early childhood (Parents as Teachers, Nurse-Family Partnership, SafeCare, or Family Spirit)

Responsibilities

Compile and analyze monthly and quarterly program performance and outcome data from Local Implementing Agencies.
Meet monthly with each Local Implementing Agency to review data, identify trends, highlight areas for improvement, and document compliance status and key discussions.
Prepare and submit quarterly and annual standardized statewide reports/forms that meet federal and state requirements, summarizing key findings from statewide program data.
Conduct day-to-day monitoring of contracts and subrecipient agreements of Local Implementing Agencies’ contracts and subrecipient agreements to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and resolve issues as they arise.
Plan and conduct annual desk audits and on-site programmatic visits of Local Implementing Agencies, reviewing documentation, assessing compliance, and preparing reports with findings and recommendations.
Conduct risk assessment audits of Local Implementing Agencies to evaluate compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, agency standards, and program policies, identifying potential risks and areas for improvement.
Review and verify Local Implementing Agencies’ budgets and invoices ensuring financial accuracy, completeness, and adherence to program standards.
Respond to contractor and subrecipient inquiries and complaints by researching issues, clarifying policies, and facilitating timely resolution.
Follow and apply program and department-level policies, procedures, and operating standards consistently.
Carry out other responsibilities as assigned to support program objectives.