<p>Work Location: 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida  34205</p> <p>Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm</p> <p>Expected Starting Hourly Range: $23.67 - $29.59</p> <p>Prepares and manages contracts with social services organizations providing services for the Citizens of Manatee County. Reviews funded programs to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and County guidelines and to ensure County residents receive the best results possible.</p> <p>Working Conditions</p> <p>Indoor office environment; some field work required. High noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Typically sitting at a desk working on a computer. Lifting equipment up to 25 lbs. alone; up to 50 lbs. with assistance. Regularly required to drive County vehicles as part of the duties of this job. Occasionally required to work other than normal business hours.</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <p>These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.</p> <p>Assists with programmatic and administrative reviews of social services grant programs for which the Board of County Commissioners acts as grantee or grantor and the Neighborhood Services Department acts as implementing agency, to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and County regulations and guidelines. Conducts frequent site visits. Writes reports of findings. Presents findings to advisory boards or committees as required.</p> <p>Reviews and prepares analyses of grant programs being considered by the Board of County Commissioners.</p> <p>Reviews and prepares analyses of programs from external organizations being considered for funding by Manatee County.</p> <p>Assists in developing recommendations for future funding based upon program review and analysis, as part of the annual County budget process.</p> <p>Provides information on Federal, State, and County regulations and guidelines on programmatic and administrative matters to grant program applicants and recipients, including non-County agencies for whom the Board of County Commissioners acts as grantee or grantor.</p> <p>Provides technical assistance to County departments and non-County agencies in the development of grant programs, documentation of results, and reporting.</p> <p>Negotiates, writes, and manages assigned contracts with non-profit organizations.</p> <p>Conducts desk reviews of county funded programs. Reviews periodic payment requests, agency budgets, financial statements, and quarterly programmatic reports. Processes payment requests.</p> <p>Attends community meetings and serves on committees that address service gaps and/or issues that affect Manatee County. May make presentations to public forums such as conferences, advisory board meetings, outreach programs, or social service agencies.</p> <p>Maintains knowledge and understanding of current best practices, trends, laws, and issues affecting area of expertise. Upon approval, attends educational events that will increase professional knowledge and be otherwise beneficial to the County.</p> <p>Performs other related work (including weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required.</p> <p>Bachelor's degree in social or behavioral sciences, education, or related field.</p> <p>Previous experience in a social services, grants administration, or public administration position desired.</p> <p>Valid driver license required, with valid Florida driver license required within 30 days of hire.</p> <p>A comparable combination of education, training, and work experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</p> <p>Able to organize own work and prioritize tasks, adjust to competing and changing priorities, and meet deadlines. Accurate, detail-oriented, and organized. Able to resolve routine situations and problems.</p> <p>Basic knowledge and understanding of sociological and economic factors involved in Human Services planning.</p> <p>Basic knowledge of data collection, analysis, and interpretation techniques.</p> <p>Basic knowledge and understanding of grants and contracts management, including contract negotiation.</p> <p>Basic knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance necessary to successfully perform job duties.</p> <p>Basic knowledge and understanding of computer applications and software programs required to perform job duties.</p> <p>Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills in order to deal professionally and effectively with staff, management, non-profit agency personnel, advisory board members, and other stakeholders. Able to explain facts, policies, and practices.</p> <p>Work is closely supervised.</p>