Contracts Administrator I/II/III/Sr. - Behavioral Health

Ventura County; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational incentive

Bilingual incentive

Merit increases

Deferred compensation

Health plans

Flexible spending accounts

Pension plan

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Disability plans

EAP

Life insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH) seeks a Program Administrator to plan, organize, and coordinate contracts, MOAs, grants, and board letters within the Behavioral Health Department Provider Network Management Team.

The ideal candidate will be analytical, able to handle a large workload under tight timelines, a skilled negotiator, and resourceful in identifying opportunities for value and cost savings. Experience in large agencies with contract-based fiscal management is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience managing contract-based fiscal and operational management in a large agency.
• Strong negotiation and contract/grant administration skills.
• Proficiency in RFP development and board letter management.
• Ability to identify opportunities for cost savings and value.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and coordinates contracts, MOAs, grants, and board letters.
• Manages contract-based fiscal and operational issues, including negotiation and administration.
• Develops and manages RFPs and board letters; supports budgeting and reporting.
• Monitors contractor performance and provides customer service support as needed.

Skills

Analytical

Negotiation

Contract management

Grant writing

Budgeting

Board letters

RFP development

Customer service

Contractor performance

Time management

Job description

THE DEPARTMENT

As a vital department of Ventura County Health Care Agency (HCA), Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH) provides comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment services tailored to meet the needs of our community. From mobile crisis response to outpatient treatment, our array of programs ensures individuals receive the support they need at every stage of their journey.

THE POSITION

Under general direction, plans, organizes and coordinates contracts, memorandums of agreement, grants, and board letters as part of the Behavioral Health Department Provider Network Management Team.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be analytical, able to handle a large workload under tight timelines, a skilled negotiator, and will demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness in identifying opportunities for value and cost savings. Further, the ideal candidate will have extensive experience working in a large agency where they managed contract based fiscal and operational management related issues such as contract negotiation, contract/grant/report writing, budget administration, contract and grant administration, contractor performance monitoring, customer service support, board letter development and management, and request for proposal (RFP) development and management.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Educational Incentive:Some positions may be eligible for educational incentive. This incentive may be 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% for incumbents in eligible positions based on completion of an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree that is not required for the classification.
• Bilingual Incentive:Some positions may be eligible for bilingual incentive depending on the applicable memorandum of agreement and the needs of the department. In order to qualify for this incentive, incumbents in eligible positions must take and pass the applicable bilingual fluency exam with a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher. Proficiency levels by exam are $0.69/hour (Level I), $1.00/hour (Level II), or $1.32/hour (Level III).
• Merit Increases:New employees serving their initial County service probationary period in a Professional classification are eligible for an initial 5% merit increase upon completion of at least 2,080 hours (approximately 1 year) assuming work meets satisfactory standards. Subsequent merit increases will be upon completion of each additional 2,080 hours (approximately one year) from the initial merit increase.
• Deferred Compensation:Eligible to participate in the County's 401(K) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. If you participate in the County sponsored 401(K) plan, the County will match a part of your contribution up to 3% of your salary, on a per pay period basis.
• Health Plans:You are afforded a flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical plan under the County’s Flexible Benefits Program. County now pays 100% of dental, and vision premiums.
• Flexible Spending Accounts:Pre-tax benefit towards eligible medical, dental and vision care expenses.
• Pension Plan:Participate in the County's defined benefit pension plan that provides lifetime payments to retirees. Members are "vested" after attaining five years of retirement service credit. If eligible, you may establish reciprocity with other public retirement systems such as CalPERS.
• Holiday:13 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.
• Additional Benefits:Tuition Reimbursement, Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Wellness Program.
• To learn more about the benefits, please follow the link below: https://hr.venturacounty.gov/policies-memorandum#docaccess-c09d9aba007193c8a37b4e502c426f3e

PAYROLL TITLE

Program Administrator I/II/III/Senior

APPROXIMATE SALARIES

Program Administrator I $2,868.05 - $4,015.67 Biweekly
Program Administrator II $3,212.48 - $4,497.91 Bi