THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $58,700.00-$85,000.00.

*THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CANDIDATES WHO ARE PERMANENT IN THE TITLE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES OR REACHABLE ON THE LIST*

The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of New York City’s children and families by providing child welfare, juvenile justice, and early care services. In child welfare, ACS contracts with private nonprofit organizations to support and stabilize families at risk of a crisis through preventive services and provides foster care services for children not able to safely remain at home. Each year, the agency’s Division of Child Protection responds to more than 50,000 reports of suspected child abuse or neglect. In juvenile justice, ACS manages and funds services including detention and placement, intensive community-based alternatives for youth, and support services for families. ACS is also a key part of NYCs early childhood and education continuum, providing childcare assistance to thousands of child welfare involved and low-income children so they can access safe, affordable, quality care.

The New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) is seeking an outstanding candidate to serve as the Contract Management Supervisor within the Division of Family Permanency Services. The Contract Management Supervisor will provide oversight and support for ensuring adoption and ongoing practice of ACS contract management guidelines, as well as, supervising and providing guidance to their unit of (up to five) contract managers.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Contract Management, the Contract Management Supervisors will be responsible for the following:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of their contract management unit. This includes invoicing, budget review and approval, billing/payments, troubleshooting, communication, and contract evaluation.
• Work with contract managers to develop and oversee the implementation and sustainability of all contract management activities.
• Tracks performance of contract management activities by reviewing Contract Monitoring Plans, reports, and regular meetings with contract managers.
• Approval of completed Contract Summary Documents, which includes: identifying information for the contract, the Contractor Communication Plan and Contact List, and the Contract Monitoring

Plan. Coordinate quality monitoring activities and track status within the Contract Monitoring Plan.

• Oversight of proper budget actions and payment activities using HHS Accelerator Financials and ensuring all activities are performed with proper submission of back-up documentation to support payment approvals.
• Keeps well informed of all contract management activities and is prepared to respond to audit questions when necessary
• Other duties as required.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four years of progressively responsible experience, in a large governmental agency, business firm, civic or community organization operating in the area of social services, including one year at the administrative or managerial level; or

2. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. Graduate education or a license may substitute for up to a maximum of three years of experience in the area of social services, but not for the one year of experience at the administrative or managerial level as described in "1" above, as follows:

(A) A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business, child welfare, counseling, economics, education, finance, human resources, labor relations, management, management science, nursing, operations research, organizational behavior, personnel or public administration, political science, psychology, sociology, social work, statistics, and/or urban studies may substitute for two years of experience; and/or

(B) Graduate education beyond the baccalaureate degree may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university in the area(s) listed in “2(A)” above for each year of experience up to a maximum of three years; or

(C) A valid New York State Registration as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) may substitute for three years of experience.

However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and one year of experience at the administrative or management level as described in "1" above.

The preferred candidate should possess the following skills:

• Excellent computer and data analysis skills.
• Experience supervising a team of managers.
• Knowledge of the City’s contracting process. Knowledge of City’s Procurement Policy Board Rules (PPBR) a plus.
• Superior analytical and project management skills for planning, designing, monitoring, communicating, and follow up.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
• Fluency in Microsoft Excel.

Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.

For current city employees, go to Employee Self Service (ESS), Recruiting Activities, Careers and search for Job ID#582729
For all other applicants go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID#582729. Click on the "Apply" button.

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Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

New York City Residency is not required for this position