WORKFORCE SUCCESS PROGRAM COORDINATOR

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

2d•$6,820 - $9,875•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Central Management Services (CMS) is hiring a Human Resources Specialist to coordinate Workforce Success Program for Individuals with Disabilities (WSPID) programs within the Division of Recruitment and Retention. Programs include the Alternative Employment Program, Workers with Disabilities Trainee Program, Reasonable Accommodations Program, and Accommodated Testing Services Program. The coordinator reviews applications and assesses applicants’ needs, including accommodation documentation, and counsels people seeking State of Illinois employment. The role also participates in recruitment activities and serves as a working supervisor for WSPID staff and as the Accommodated Testing Services Coordinator for CMS Recruitment & Career Services Centers. The position is under the general direction of the CMS Bureau of Personnel Statewide Programs Manager. The role is based at 401 S Spring St, Springfield, Illinois, with anticipated hybrid availability of three to five days per week in the office depending on operational needs. Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with overtime potentially required, including evenings and weekends, and travel with possible overnight stays.

Requirements

Knowledge, skills, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college.
At least two years of professional human resources experience.
Two years of professional experience with talent acquisition, recruitment, and/or outreach events.
Three years of professional experience developing customer service and public speaking skills.
One year of professional experience regarding issues affecting employment of persons with disabilities, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and/or programs targeted to workers with disabilities.
Completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
Ability to travel for work, including overnight stays as appropriate, and a valid driver’s license.
Ability to use agency technology and equipment properly in accordance with information security and confidentiality policies.
Ability to attend relevant seminars, conferences, and trainings.
Overtime may be required, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime, and may involve evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Two years of professional experience obtaining relevant information from individuals regarding education and experience qualifications.
Working knowledge of personnel codes, rules, position classification plans, pay plans, collective bargaining contracts, the Equal Employment Opportunity Act, the Civil Rights Act, related guidelines, and other human resources policies and procedures.
Two years of professional experience communicating professionally verbally and in writing, using word processing or email software such as Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Two years of professional experience developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with coworkers and the public, especially persons with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Coordinate Workforce Success Program for Individuals with Disabilities programs, including the Alternative Employment Program, Workers with Disabilities Trainee Program, Reasonable Accommodations Program, and Accommodated Testing Services Program.
Counsel applicants for State employment, including persons with disabilities.
Participate in recruitment activities such as veterans’ and minority outreach workshops, community job fairs, and university and college recruitment, using phone, chat, email, in-person, and virtual methods.
Review accommodation documentation from licensed practitioners or licensed Department of Rehabilitation Services counselors.
Serve as a working supervisor over Workforce Success Program for Individuals with Disabilities staff.
Serve as the Accommodated Testing Services Coordinator for all CMS Recruitment & Career Services Centers.
Perform other duties within the scope of the position as required or assigned.

Benefits

Competitive group health, life, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible work schedules when available and dependent upon position.
10–25 days of paid vacation annually, with 10 days in the first year of State employment.
12 days of paid sick time annually, carried over year to year.
Three paid personal business days per year.
13–14 paid holidays per year, depending on election years.
12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation supplemental retirement plan.
Optional pre-tax Medical Care Assistance Plan and Dependent Care Assistance Plan.
Tuition Reimbursement Program.
Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.