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Welcome
To the River Valley Workforce Investment Board website. Here you will find access to information about a wide range of services and benefits for employers, and training and employment assistance for job seekers. Please browse these pages and feel free to contact us for additional information.
The County of Kane and the River Valley Workforce Investment Board for local workforce area #5 (Kane,
DeKalb, and Kendall counties) have received $362,210 in additional Workforce Investment Act adult and
dislocated worker funding from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The
grant to service adult & dislocated worker has been modified to reflect a total of $3,710,176 for the
period of 7/1/2011 to 6/30/2012. The receipt of these additional funds will be approved at the January
11, 2012 meeting of the River Valley Workforce Investment Board. A copy of the budget forms will be
posted to
www.kcdee.org and www.rivervalleywib.org Comments or questions must be directed to
bergerscott@CountyofKane.org
or mcdonnelltracy@rivervalleywib.org
PUBLIC NOTICE
December 19, 2011
Job Posting:
The River Valley Workforce Investment Board is looking for an experienced grant administrator. Resumes should be submitted via email to mcdonnelltracy@co.kane.il.us and should include a salary history along with a cover letter.
Resumes must be submitted by Friday, November 18th at 4:00pm.
Job Title: Workforce Grants Administrator
Location: Geneva, IL
Status: Full Time, Exempt Employee
Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced grant administrator to manage all workforce related grants that support workforce throughout a tri-county area. The candidate must have the ability to travel to numerous one-stop centers and affiliate sites throughout the workforce area and must be able to work collaboratively with Kane County, the Workforce Investment Board and grant sub-recipients to provide support and ensure grant compliance.
Minimum Requirements:
· Minimum of a bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience directly administering a federal grant, a master’s degree is preferred;
· Practical knowledge of the Workforce Investment Act;
· Practical knowledge of grants and grant administration systems, processes and budgeting;
· An understanding of WIA eligibility;
· An understanding of WIA performance;
· The ability to operate Word and Excel;
· The ability to operate standard office equipment;
· A valid license, transportation and insurance;
· The ability to travel throughout a three-county workforce area (Kane, Kendall and DeKalb);
· The ability to travel to Springfield once a month, overnight;
· The ability to travel throughout the country no more than five times per year.
Job Responsibilities:
· Develop simple, uniform grant administration policies and procedures in conjunction with Kane County and the Workforce Investment Board;
· Manage the operation of all programs and projects in accordance with WIA program regulations; DCEO and Kane County policies along with related procedures established by the Workforce Investment Board;
· Prepare sub-recipient contracts;
· Prepare for and participate in monitoring of local area and address corrective action;
· Oversee annual program and fiscal monitoring of service providers and identify corrective action as a result of monitoring;
· Manage performance to ensure the local area meets or exceeds the specific performance measures established for each WIA funding stream;
· Interpret federal, state and local policies, procedures, regulations and laws;
· Analyze and compile statistical information;
· Submit time-sensitive reports to the Workforce Investment Board, Kane County and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity;
· Routinely visit one-stop and satellite offices;
· Attend monthly board meetings;
· Ongoing monitoring of grant budgets and expenditures to ensure targets are met;
· Communicate relevant grant information with Workforce Board, Kane County, sub-recipients and fiscal staff;
· Working knowledge of governmental procurement and contracting procedures;
· Prepare written and statistical reports for various audiences;
· Perform various general grant administration functions such as billing, budget and contract modification and program evaluation;
· Perform any other duties as deemed necessary.
Physical Demands:
· The ability to sit in a meeting, car or plane for long periods of time;
· The ability to work effectively using a personal computer for long periods of time;
· The ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
About Workforce Boards
Workforce Investment Boards were created under a 1998 federal law called the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), mandated to create a workforce development system that meets the needs of employers for qualified workers and increases employment opportunities for residents.
The River Valley Workforce Investment Board
plays a key role in the economic development of Kane, Kendall and DeKalb Counties. Bringing together a myriad of employment, training and educational services, the Board provides a comprehensive and easily accessed system that supports the development of a skilled, well-qualified workforce.
Please click the following link to view: All Current and Previous Modifcations to the 5-Year
Plan, November 2009.
Our Goal
is to build a workforce system that develops quality workforce for employers and quality work opportunities for employees. Through its network and its oversight functions, the Board works to streamline access for businesses to a qualified pool of applicants, and resources and services that help recruit, train and retain an increasingly skilled workforce. The Board also works to provide a single source for jobseekers to learn about and utilize a broad range of employment, education and related services.
Vision
A workforce system that will enhance the quality of life and promote a healthy economy.
Mission
To plan, develop policy, and provide oversight of the local workforce system.
Board and Committee Meeting Information
Click View Calendar to access an interactive calendar of upcoming meetings, including time and location. For agendas, approved meeting minutes, and relative reports, please click here.
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