Hybrid Community Contracts and Funding Specialist

at Golden Gate Regional Center (GGRC)

• Job title: Community Contracts and Funding Specialist
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $63,011 - $75,613 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Francisco, United States

About the role

• Community Contracts and Funding Specialist managing contracts with service providers and tracking special funds for the Community Services Department. Role is hybrid with office work in San Francisco and occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute Purchase of Service contracts with service providers including but not limited to Housing Services, Supported Living Services, and other community services
• Track and authorize invoice payments and funding transfers for Housing Development Organizations and Multifamily Housing invoices and contract activities, ensuring required paperwork is submitted before authorizing payment
• Act as a liaison between GGRC and GGRC legal counsel on contract language and content updates
• Create and implement a contract tracking system to ensure contracts are updated as required
• Create and monitor contracts associated with the Agency’s Request for Proposal funds and other Community Service Unit funds
• Work with staff to develop and implement contracts, including updating contract language, scope of work, milestone goals, and budgets as required for activities associated with Home and Community Based Services Compliance funding and Language Access and Cultural Competency funds
• Track funding expenditures, review invoices, and approve for payment by the agency fiscal department
• Act as a liaison with the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to secure funding approvals and funding modifications on all Community Services Department project funding
• Track and report progress on contract goals to appropriate GGRC staff
• Review DDS guidance and directives, updating related processes and appropriate staff as needed
• Update GrantVantage and other grant tracking software as applicable to the funding source
• Train applicable staff on related DDS directives, funds and funding use
• Maintain all client information as confidential in compliance with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the California Lanterman Act.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
• Experience with Microsoft applications including excel, ability to learn new technology applications
• Experience with grant tracking platforms a plus but not required
• Able to commute to SF, Marin, and San Mateo as needed; minimal/infrequent travel outside of GGRC catchment area may be required
• Experience collaborating across teams and working with outside community partners
• Able to develop and implement data tracking systems
• Able to work independently and follow deadlines
• Comfortable reading legislation and regulations
• Able to cross train colleagues, agency staff, and community partners as needed
• Able to spend up to 8 hours per day on the computer
• Able to participate in frequent virtual meetings

Benefits

• Medical and Dental benefits with a generous employer contribution
• Additional employer paid Life, Disability and Vision coverage
• 10% employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement account
• 13 vacation days
• 15 sick days
• 11 paid holidays
• 6 personal holidays
• Up to 5 paid days for continuing education