Assistant Director - Employment & Training

Madison County Government • Wood River, IL

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About The Position

Provides assistance to the Director in the management of the Department and the implementation of the Program as well as supervise Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act Program personnel and fiscal activities.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Services, Public Administration or a related field, seven (7) years related experience and a valid driver’s license are required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, with the Director, the development of activities and outcomes to assure that the Grantee (Madison County) complies with requirements of any and all funding sources.
• Supervises and reviews the ongoing operations of the department
• Monitors program performance and fiscal budgets
• Reviews client and vendor complaints and coordinates response to same
• Assist with staff support to the Madison-Bond-Jersey-Calhoun Workforce Investment Board, and specific committees as assigned and assists in policies and procedures
• Conducts routine meetings with staff to review and implement program strategies
• Assists as Department representative for county, state, and federal issues, including attendance at appropriate meetings and training functions
• Serves as resource to local organizations for employment and training services in the community and a liaison between training provider’s customers, and service agencies.
• Coordinates and reviews the development and implementation of the Department’s written policies, under the direction of the Director.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of various Department events.
• Coordinates activities with outside agencies and organizations for the effective planning and implementation of Department programs, including serving on boards and committees as appropriate
• Directly supervises Business Services Staff and approves OJT, Customized and Incumbent worker agreements
• Assists the Director in the implementation of the Department’s Illinois WorkNet Center programs and other workforce development initiatives
• Responsible for the preparation and review of plan documents and modifications for all funding sources; assesses labor market information in support of Department’s Administration
• Develops Department agreements and contracts
• Coordinates youth services and advises and oversees youth contractors in the implementation of youth programs; processes youth contractor invoices
• Prepares reports and other documents for both Department and community use
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

• Competitive wages on a step plan with guaranteed increases based on years of service.
• Complete health insurance benefits package with Medical & Prescription, HSA & FSA, Dental and Vision.
• Retirement contributions via the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension.
• Eight-hour workday, which includes a one-hour, paid lunch.
• 14 paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life Insurance and Supplemental Accident & Critical Illness coverage.
• Paid time off in the form of Vacation and Sick days that begin accruing day one.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director