Contract Monitoring Specialist

Position
:
Contract Monitoring Specialist

Classification
:
Full‑time, Exempt

Reports to
:
Director, Network Contracts

Company
:
DePelchin Family Services

Location
:
Houston, TX

The Contract Monitoring Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring that contracted providers, including Child Placement Agencies (CPAs), General Residential Operations (GROs), Residential Treatment Centers (RTCs), and Supervised Independent Living (SIL) programs, adhere to the terms of their agreements with the Single Source Continuum Contractor (SSCC). This role focuses on ongoing monitoring, compliance oversight, and accountability, particularly as it relates to T3C implementation, DFPS expectations, and network‑wide performance standards.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in social services or human services. Relevant experience in contract administration and social services may be considered in lieu of formal degree.
• Proven experience in administrative or contact support, preferably within government agencies or a social services environment.
• Experienced and knowledgeable of child welfare services, child placement agencies, or residential care settings in Texas.

• Experience with contract documentation, record keeping, and data entry is highly desirable.

• Demonstrated ability to work attentively under strict deadlines with a high degree of accountability.
• Skilled in preparing clear, concise, and high‑quality reports tailored to varied audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on clarity and professionalism.
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all reporting and documentation.
• Proven capability to manage multiple evaluations concurrently while adapting to shifting priorities in fast‑paced environments.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision, exercising sound judgment in decision‑making.
• Effective team collaborator, capable of engaging with diverse organizational structures to collect data and support evaluation objectives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, with the ability to leverage these tools for efficient data handling and documentation.
• Adept at reading, interpreting, and analyzing complex data, information, and documents to inform decisions.

• Environment:
  Hybrid
• Range of
  
  Schedule:
  
  Mon – Fri, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Travel:
  Occasional – Local and Statewide

DePelchin is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace.

DePelchin is committed to selecting and employing the best and most qualified person available for each job opening without unlawful discrimination of any kind. Additionally, DePelchin is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), marital or parental status, veteran status, religion, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, or political affiliation.