Job/Position DescriptionUnder the supervision of the Manager of the Contract Accountability and Oversight Unit (CAO), the Contract Specialist IV provides advanced consultative and technical assistance to HHSC program staff, HHSC contract management staff and Local Intellectual Developmental Disability Authority (LIDDA) staff. Work involves the oversight and monitoring of contractual and program requirements for LIDDAs with HHSC. The CSIV conducts desk reviews and on-site reviews to determine compliance with rules, policies, and procedures. The worker routinely reviews and analyzes LIDDA performance data to assess risk of contract and program non-compliance and determines trends by reviewing, monitoring, and evaluating LIDDA contract deliverables (e.g., record reviews, review of policy and procedures, etc. Conducts follow-up activities with LIDDA staff and reports analysis of data to HHSC Contract Management staff. At the conclusion of each on-site and/or desk review, presents a verbal summation of all areas of non-compliance and provides consultative services and technical assistance to LIDDA staff as well as develops report of findings to be shared with LIDDA executive staff, stakeholders and HHSC staff. Participates in unit and cross-agency workgroups related Local Authority (LA) performance, functions, and planning. May assign and/or supervise the work of others. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Essential Job FunctionsTask 1: Facilitate, coordinate, and conduct on-site contract and program monitoring reviews of the LIDDAs performance to determine compliance with rules, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures which includes reviewing of records, interviews with staff, individuals/families and reviewing of records. Reviewing of supporting evidence regarding systemic and monitoring activities identified in plans of improvements. Review and monitor the LIDDAs data and documentation about individual services, service delivery systems and documents that support the provision of the delegated functions (e.g., conduct local planning, policy, and procedures). Reviewing and analyzing of the current and prior year report of findings to determine whether additional on-site reviews are required according to the performance contract. (35%)Task 2: Prepare for on-site and corrective action plan compliance reviews (CCR). Ensure that the General Revenue (GR), Texas Home Living (TxHmL), Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR), Home and Community-based Services (HCS), Permanency Planning and Community Living Options Information Process (CLOIP) samples are drawn and shared with LIDDAs for reviews. Review critical incident reports and complaints. Review corrective action plan (CAP) results from the previous year to determine the review period and identify and address repeat findings. Develop and make travel arrangements. Prepare and send announcement letters to the contract provider. Make team assignments for annual and follow-up on-site program reviews and prepare packets (e.g., agenda, interview activity information, CARE screens, and electronic review tool, review packets). (15%)Task 3: Coordinate and facilitate corrective action plan reviews to determine compliance with items of non-compliance discovered during annual program on-site review and desk reviews. Review, monitor and evaluate LIDDA contract deliverables by reviewing evidence of compliance or review additional records. (20%)Task 4: Conduc https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=614750 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.