Client Employment and Training Coordinator

Governor of Illinois; Homewood (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Client Employment and Training Coordinator to enhance the lives of Illinois residents. This role involves collaborating with regional teams to develop and implement effective training programs, maintaining relationships with community partners, and ensuring the success of employment initiatives. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful social services while enjoying a robust benefits package, including flexible work schedules and generous paid leave. Join a mission-driven organization that values compassion, equity, and community engagement.

Benefits

Pension Program

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Personal Business Days

Paid Sick Days

Paid Vacation Days

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Commuter Savings Program

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in business or public administration.
• Two years of administrative experience in public or business organizations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate employment and training programs for clients.
• Assist in developing and evaluating training for regional staff.

Skills

Administrative Experience

Public Relations

Training Development

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Requisition ID:46939

Opening Date: 05/05/2025
Closing Date: 05/16/2025
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:EXECUTIVE II - 13852
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:
Salary: Anticipated Salary (Effective 7/1/25) $6,589-$9,541/month ($79,068-$114,492year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC062
Merit Comp Code:

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

While not required,a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in theAdditional Documentssection of yourapplication. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Division of Family & Community Services is seeking to hire an energetic and detail-oriented Client Employment and Training Coordinator to assist staff in the Region 1 South Family Community Resource Center. The Division helps Illinois residents by connecting them with employment and training services/activities. Through our programs, services and prevention efforts, the Division improves the health and well-being of individuals and promotes self-sufficiency and integrity of families of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Client Employment and Training Coordinator for Region 1 South.

• As part of the regional team in in collaboration with regional training staff, assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating training for regional staff on employment-related policies and procedures, as it relates to employment and training programs for clients.

• Performs liaison and public relation duties for the region.

• Maintains liaison relationships for employment-related issues with TANF Program staff in the Division and the Department.

• Directs management studies of regional client employment and training related outcomes.

• Provides input and coordinates efforts with the Division’s Regional Offices to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration.

• Requires two (2) years of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

Specialized Skills

• Of the two (2) years progressively responsible administrative experience in the fields of health or human services, requires two (2) years of experience working with work and training programs, or the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, developing TANF related materials, and working with community partners and outside agencies developing Responsibility Service Plans (RSPs) and enrolling TANF customers in self-sufficiency activities, such as work or training programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience working with work and training programs, or the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, developing TANF related materials, and working with community partners and outside agencies developing Responsibility Service Plans (RSPs) and enrolling TANF customers in self-sufficiency activities, such as work or training programs.

• Two (2) years of professional experience researching and implementing options and updates for training formats including technology, accommodations, web-based training, remote learning etc. to ensure availability, learning capabilities and accessibility of training for all audiences.

• One (1) year of professional experience communicating effectively, orally and in writing, with small and large internal and external audiences.

• Two (2) years of professional experience in researching and reviewing program concerns and reports such as audit findings, quality assurance reviews, case management reports, and federal and state outcome measures to develop and implement targeted program specific training to support a public or private organizations goals and objectives.

• One (1) year of professional experience utilizing Federal and State requirements in the development of employment training.

• One (1) year of professional experience utilizing computer software, including but not limited to Microsoft Suite and other special software for developing reports, training evaluations.

Conditions of Employment

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel.
• Requires the ability to travel.

* All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description

Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm, 1-hour unpaid lunch.

Work Location: 1055 175th St, Homewood, Illinois, 60430

Division of Family & Community Services

Region 1 South

Administration

Chicago/Cook County

Agency Contact: [e-mail]

Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Social Services

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
  • Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• GI BillTraining/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• [e-mail]
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