Senior Human Services Analyst

General Information Work Location: 9000 Town Center Parkway, Bradenton, Florida 34202 Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Expected Starting Hourly Range: $25.56 - $31.95 Plans, develops, and coordinates Human Services programs, as assigned. May direct or coordinate programs operating under Federal or State grant funding. Employment screenings, as outlined in the Personnel Policy, Rules, and Procedures Manual, will be conducted in compliance with applicable federal and Florida Laws. Working Conditions The work environment may include exposure to high noise levels while performing certain essential job functions. The position requires the ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds independently and up to 50 pounds with assistance, with or without reasonable accommodation. The role involves sitting for extended periods while working on a computer. Job Description Essential Functions 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. Develops, implements, and administers division policies and projects. Performs special management reviews, productivity studies, research projects, and statistical analyses. Monitors human service programs to ensure that the terms of grants, contracts, or agreements are being met. Works with Internal Audit to ensure all audit requirements are met. Evaluates human services programs to develop inferences and findings as to measurable results. Recommends alternative policies or procedures and coordinates methods to increase effectiveness. Performs contract management activities including negotiating contract conditions, coordinating implementation, monitoring compliance, and providing technical assistance. Develops bid or proposal specifications for purchase of service contracts and assists Purchasing Division with procurement procedures. Develops and coordinates recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners for future funding based upon recommendations of the Children’s Services Advisory Board. Conducts administrative and programmatic reviews of grant programs to ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and County regulations for all programs for which the County Commission acts as grantee or grantor. Reviews budget requests from assigned agencies. Reviews applications for funding, including assessment of financial and technical qualifications and terms and conditions for negotiations. Interprets Federal, State, and County regulations and guidelines on programmatic and administrative matters for grant program applicants and recipients, including non-County agencies for which the County Commission acts as grantee or grantor. Monitors Federal and State legislation to determine impacts on the County's funding and programs. Prepares explanatory materials for public education and workshops as appropriate. Regularly presents to advisory boards to explain projects, share results, request funding approval, etc. May serve as a liaison to an advisory board. Creates a variety of scheduled and ad hoc reports for management use. Trains and assists less experienced staff. May serve as a subject matter expert for daily operations in the absence of the Manager. 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. Performs other related duties as assigned, including participation in emergency or disaster response activities, as required and consistent with the employee’s qualifications, essential job functions, and appliable federal and Florida law. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in social or behavioral sciences, planning, human services, public administration, or related field. Four or more years of progressively responsible experience in public program funding, gra…

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