Contract and Compliance Specialist

Organization Overview:

Center Point DAAC is a nonprofit behavioral health organization in Sonoma County with over 50 years of experience supporting individuals and families on their recovery journey. We provide compassionate, evidence-based substance use disorder treatment through a full continuum of services, including outpatient, intensive outpatient, residential treatment, Pregnant and Parenting Women (PPW) programs, adolescent services, and specialized programs for individuals with complex needs. Guided by our commitment to dignity, equity, and community, Center Point DAAC strives to create a supportive environment where people can heal, grow, and build healthier futures—while upholding the highest standards of ethical care and regulatory compliance.

Job Summary:

The Contract and Compliance Specialist supports the Director of Contracts and Compliance in maintaining organizational compliance with federal, state, county, and payer requirements. This role assists in the administration, monitoring, and documentation of contracts, grants, regulatory requirements, and compliance activities across Center Point DAAC programs.

The position plays a key role in ensuring the organization remains audit-ready , maintains accurate documentation, and fulfills contractual obligations associated with funding sources such as county behavioral health contracts, Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS) requirements, and other public and private funding streams.

The Contract and Compliance Specialist works closely with program managers, finance, billing, clinical leadership, and administrative staff to support compliance monitoring, contract deliverables, reporting deadlines, and regulatory documentation.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Contract Administration and Monitoring:

• Maintain a centralized tracking system for organizational contracts, memorandums of understanding (MOUs), and grant agreements.
• Track key contract deliverables, reporting deadlines, and compliance requirements.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of required reports to funding agencies and contract partners.
• Monitor compliance with contract terms, performance requirements, and reporting obligations.
• Support the review of new contracts, amendments, and partnership agreements.

Compliance Program Support:

• Assist the Director of Contracts and Compliance with implementation of the organization’s Compliance Program.
• Support the preparation of compliance reports, internal monitoring activities, and regulatory documentation.
• Maintain organized compliance records including policies, procedures, monitoring tools, and corrective action plans.
• Track compliance tasks and deadlines through internal systems and calendars.

Regulatory and Licensing Support:

• Assist in maintaining compliance with Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS) requirements.
• Support documentation preparation for DHCS licensing and certification reviews, county monitoring visits, and regulatory audits.
• Assist with tracking regulatory requirements related to Title 9, Title 22, Medi-Cal, and county behavioral health contracts.
• Maintain documentation required for organizational regulatory compliance.

Utilization Review and Quality Monitoring:

• Support the administrative functions of the Utilization Review Committee (URC).
• Assist with document preparation, file tracking, and meeting documentation.
• Maintain records related to compliance monitoring, corrective action plans, and quality improvement activities.

Grants and Funding Compliance:

• Assist in monitoring grant compliance requirements including reporting timelines, documentation standards, and funding conditions.
• Maintain grant tracking tools, funding calendars, and compliance checklists.
• Support the preparation of grant reports and supporting documentation in collaboration with program staff and finance.

Internal Monitoring and Audit Preparation:

• Assist with internal compliance reviews and monitoring activities.
• Maintain documentation required for internal audits, external audits, and county monitoring visits.
• Support the preparation of materials requested during regulatory reviews or audits.

Training and Administrative Support:

• Assist with the coordination of compliance-related trainings and staff education activities.
• Provide administrative and documentation support to the Compliance Committee and related organizational meetings.
• Maintain compliance training records and documentation.

Other Duties and Job Description Modification:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required.

The Contracts and Compliance Specialist may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, consistent with organizational needs, regulatory requirements, and the scope of the position.

Center Point DAAC reserves the right to modify, revise, or update this job description at any time, with or without notice, to reflect changes in organizational needs, operational priorities, regulatory requirements, or job responsibilities, in accordance with applicable laws.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and regulatory requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.

Education and Experience:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, health administration, social services, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in compliance, contracts administration, grants management, or related administrative work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in behavioral health or healthcare organizations.
• Familiarity with Medi-Cal, DMC-ODS, DHCS regulations, or county behavioral health contracts.
• Experience supporting compliance programs or grant administration in nonprofit organizations.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer work.
• Ability to attend meetings and trainings at various program locations.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.

Center Point DAAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Center Point DAAC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Center Point - DAAC (formerly Drug Abuse Alternatives Center)​Welcome to Center Point DAAC, a leading organization in Sonoma County, California, dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate treatment for substance use disorders and mental health problems. For over 50 years, we have been committed to supporting individuals and families on their journey towards recovery and helping them build healthier, fulfilling lives.​Our Mission​Center Point DAAC’s mission is to provide comprehensive social, educational, vocational, medical, psychological, housing and rehabilitation services to combat social problems such as substance abuse, poverty, unemployment and homelessness. Center Point DAAC offers rehabilitation and treatment services that interrupt the abusive cycles of psychological, social and economic dislocation by providing critical training and support so that individuals and families can claim self-worth and dignity.