New job Assistant Program Coordinator - Workforce Development in Belleville, IL 62220 | 2021

Job Description:

Probationary Salary: $29.75/hour Entry Level Salary: $31.75/hour

St. Clair County, Illinois Residency Required

The Assistant Program Coordinator position is vital to the Workforce Development Group's ability to maintain a high level of integrity, compliance, and performance while providing the best quality programs and services.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

Maintains a working knowledge of federal, state and local rules and regulations as it pertains to the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) and its related partner programs.

Provides assistance to the Program Coordinator in the management of the Workforce Development Group and the implementation of the program, including but not limited to grant compliance, program management, performance, personnel, and fiscal activities.

Directly supervises Business Services Staff and assists with initiating and maintaining ongoing relationships with business and industry representatives.

Oversees and approves all work-based learning activities and agreements, including Registered Apprenticeships, On-The-Job Training (OJT), and Incumbent Worker Training (IWT).

Interpret, clarify, and convey all policy guidance to the Workforce Development Group Program Coordinator and staff. Make necessary changes and update to the Policies & Procedures Manual.

Responsible for overseeing and coordinating routine program monitoring, including a comprehensive review of all activities, systems and controls for compliance and quality of service issues. Recommend corrective actions or improved practices based on review as well as follow-up to determine implementation of recommended corrective actions.

Reviews customer and training provider complaints and coordinates responses to the same.

Assists with staffing the Mid America Workforce Investment Board (MAWIB).

Perform other duties as assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

The Assistant Program Coordinator position requires a working knowledge of federal, state, and local rules and regulations as it pertains to the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) as well as management, analytical, communication, technological, and problem-solving skills.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Maintain knowledge of Workforce Development Group’s program goals, operations, service delivery and performance measures.

Ability to collect and analyze data, conduct research and exercise problem-solving and management techniques.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Ability to perform all physical functions and activities essential to the position as well as the ability to effectively use all needed office equipment software applications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Bachelor's Degree in Workforce Development, Human Services, Social Services, Public Administration, Education, or related field required. Master's Degree preferred.

Ten (10) years of Workforce Development and/or Management experience along with a working knowledge of WIOA required.