TLS Compliance Analyst III

• Conducts highly complex large-scale compliance reviews of Extended Foster Care and Supervised Independent Living programs to evaluate adherence to federal and state laws agency policy contractual requirements and program standards.
• Reviews programs projects and service delivery systems to ensure youth receive appropriate culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate services that support permanency well-being and successful transition to adulthood.
• Conducts specialized research compliance reviews and program analyses in response to legislative requests executive leadership inquiries media concerns public information requests and emerging program issues.
• Develops and implements review methodologies quality assurance protocols monitoring tools and performance measures to assess compliance and identify systemic risks trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborates with DFPS leadership Community-Based Care (CBC) organizations Single Source Continuum Contractors (SSCCs) and community stakeholders to address statewide compliance concerns and ensure consistent application of policy contractual requirements and regulatory standards across regions and programs improving service delivery outcomes and supporting child safety.

• Evaluates applications submitted by youth seeking participation in the Supervised Independent Living (SIL) program and reviews provider applications to ensure compliance with program requirements and eligibility criteria.
• Reviews contracts grants memoranda of understanding (MOUs) and other legal or programmatic agreements to ensure compliance with DFPS policy Texas Family Code requirements federal regulations and child welfare standards.
• Assesses contractual performance requirements reporting obligations service expectations and timelines to mitigate compliance risks and strengthen accountability.
• Coordinates with DFPS Legal Procurement and Contract Oversight and Support (PCOS) SIL specialists and other stakeholders to review and recommend contract provisions prior to execution amendment or renewal.

• Performs routine and targeted compliance reviews of case records placement documentation and program activities to determine compliance with applicable laws regulations policies and procedural requirements.
• Reviews documentation submitted by field staff CBC organizations SSCCs and service providers to ensure legal requirements safety standards and placement approval processes are consistently followed.
• Analyzes program data and operational processes to identify trends discrepancies and opportunities for corrective action or operational improvement.
• Coordinates quality assurance reviews in response to escalated concerns complaints audits legislative inquiries or executive leadership requests.

• Reviews and analyzes Extended Foster Care Return to Extended Foster Care and SIL program data to ensure accuracy consistency and compliance with reporting requirements.
• Conducts trend analyses and performance evaluations to identify service gaps assess outcomes and support evidence-based decision-making.
• Compiles validates and interprets quantitative and qualitative data for reports audits studies legislative requests and executive briefings.
• Develops strategic recommendations to improve program effectiveness compliance and statewide consistency in service delivery.

• Conducts comprehensive assessments of DFPS CBC and SSCC operations to evaluate compliance with agency policies contractual obligations and federal and state regulations.
• Reviews open and closed cases operational practices and provider performance to identify compliance deficiencies contract management concerns and systemic issues.
• Verifies implementation of Extended Foster Care and SIL policies across all regions and CBC catchment areas.
• Provides technical assistance and consultation to staff and stakeholders regarding compliance requirements and corrective action strategies.

• Identifies compliance risks policy violations operational deficiencies and service delivery concerns requiring corrective action or further review.
• Leads workgroups committees and stakeholder meetings to address compliance issues and develop solutions that improve program performance and accountability.
• Serves as a liaison with community providers CBC organizations PAL staff contractors and internal stakeholders to facilitate communication resolve concerns and ensure timely follow-up.
• Develops and delivers training technical assistance and policy guidance to strengthen compliance and operational consistency statewide.

• Plans develops implements and monitors projects and initiatives related to Extended Foster Care Return to Extended Foster Care and Supervised Independent Living programs.
• Conducts desk reviews site visits and ongoing monitoring activities to assess compliance with applicable requirements and program expectations.
• Performs quality assurance assessments to identify best practices monitor performance and recommend service delivery improvements.

• Maintains reviews and evaluates data within internal tracking systems to ensure accuracy completeness and compliance with reporting requirements.
• Identifies missing inconsistent or outdated information and coordinates corrective action with appropriate stakeholders.
• Generates and analyzes system reports to monitor program performance support decision-making and provide updates to leadership.

• Maintains comprehensive records of compliance reviews monitoring activities corrective actions investigations complaints and program outcomes.
• Analyzes documentation to identify recurring issues emerging trends and opportunities for policy training or process improvements.
• Ensures records are maintained in accordance with federal and state retention requirements and are available for audits reviews and inquiries.

• Conducts statistical sampling and case record reviews to evaluate compliance quality of services and program performance.
• Prepares detailed reports summarizing findings trends compliance concerns and recommendations for corrective action.
• Presents results and recommendations to CPS and DFPS leadership to support policy development training initiatives quality improvement efforts and operational decision-making.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

Knowledge of the relevant federal and state rules and regulations; contract monitoring; and statistical concepts methods and models.

Skill in conducting data searches and evaluating large amounts of data in customer service in preparing concise and accurate reports and in the use of a computer and applicable software.

Skill in preparing recommendations.

Ability to identify problems evaluate alternatives and implement effective solutions; to maintain effective working relationships; and to communicate effectively.

Ability to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure per Governor Abbot Executive Order GA-48.

REGISTRATION CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE

N/A

Experience serving transition-age youth involved in child welfare foster care or related human services systems with knowledge of resources and supports that promote successful transitions to adulthood.