Quality Control Specialist I - Social Services

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!

Coordinates the pre-award planning, organization, and preparation, and the post-award administration of various grants assigned to one or more social services programs. Interacts with investigators and administrative staff to ensure the grants are in compliance with regulatory, funding, agency and policy requirements. Assists with auditing data and producing required grant reports, on a daily, monthly, quarterly and annual basis for both internal and external stakeholders. Assists with data entry, reconciliation and can assist with grant writing as needed. Maintains case management database system compliance and training. Works with staff to assist in reconciliation and training as needed. Assists with the processing and reconciliation of social services financial quality control measures and processing of those funds in a timely and efficient manner. Is a resource to staff and leadership team in reference to grant and fund compliance and department protocols. Assists in providing data reports to research specialists and analyzes data for trends and patterns. Maintains a professional knowledge base to ensure efficient, effective and productive results. Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for own and for other departments.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Produces and submits reports and conducts audits on programs for grant and funding compliance. Prepares required reports, stacking, audits, on a daily, monthly, quarterly and annual basis as required.
• Analyzes department data points and reports for trends and patterns to assist staff in increasing quality and efficient processing and disbursement of funds while staying in compliance with fund regulations.
• Reconciles funds and financial programs as a quality control measure to ensure accurate financial reporting to the internal auditors as well as external grant agencies while providing required documentation for reimbursement grants.
• Prepares documents on expenditures and inputs information into databases.
• Maintain accurate data and data entry practices
• Assists and/or instructs other employees and leadership with their duties in reference to grant or fund compliance and training.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 2 years of job-related experience.
• Ability to develop and produce grants and other proposals.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally, and in writing.
• Ability to determine informational needs, to collect and analyze information, and to devise and develop statistical analyses and reports.
• Skill in the use of computers, and related software applications.
• Database management skills.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and/or projections.
• Ability to provide technical advice and information to administration and staff in area of expertise.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgements.
• Ability to conduct literature searches.
• Knowledge of current developments/trends in area of expertise.
• Knowledge of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable local, state, federal and agency regulations.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and/or community funding sources and mechanisms. Knowledge of budgeting and fiscal management principles and procedures. Knowledge of potential sources of health care, social services, contract and grant funding.
• Excellent computer and data entry skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with the public, staff, leadership, and grant administrators.

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $20.10 - $25.13 hourly based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

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Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.