Posting number: 27-00262
Department: 309 - Iowa Workforce Development - Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Job classification: Workforce Program Coordinator
Posting type: Open
Categories: Management, Human Services
The Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Team at Iowa Workforce Development is accepting applications for full-time Special Programming Workforce Program Coordinator role in our Iowa WORKS offices.
This position currently serves in the role of project manager for the Disability Innovation Fund Subminimum Wage to Competitive Integrated Employment (DIF-SWTCIE) Grant program; however, it is a permanent position with the Vocational Rehabilitation Division of Iowa Workforce Development and will continue post-grant focused on coordination of the ongoing services, supports, and best practices that were implemented through the grant initiatives.
Domicile will be determined based on the hired candidate’s location at one of our Iowa Works centers.
and Responsibilities:
Coordinate, manage, and oversee the Disability Innovation Fund Subminimum Wage to Competitive Integrated Employment (DIF-SWTCIE) Grant program, based on the established DIF Workplan. Communicate with the IWD communication team for branding, marketing, and website for the DIF-SWTCIE grant. Coordinate Collective and Steering Committee meetings, as well as the associated work groups. Provide oversight of DIF-SWTCIE pilot projects and ensure progress, dissemination, and evaluation of each project. Ensure all expenditures, programs, services, and activities are ended at the completion of the grant, in alignment with RSA guidance.
Draft and submit required reporting for the DIF-SWTCIE grant, including end-of-year reports, annual reports, monthly reports, and other requested documents. Ensure successful submission of documents into the appropriate systems. Coordinate with relevant IVRS staff on the review of DIF-SWTICE data to inform grant progress and prepare reports and other requests for DIF-SWTCIE data.
Manage and administer contracts and agreements with vendors related to the DIF-SWTCIE grant (e.g., GHA, CEA, DB101, CEBH, etc.) and IPS and CE services, in accordance with state contracting requirements and federal regulations. Provide consultation and technical assistance to CRPs and IVRS staff to ensure compliance with DIF-SWTCIE and WIOA requirements. Provide recommendations to IVRS Executive Team on necessary program improvements. Identify quality indicators; facilitate, initiate and execute agreements with partners, problem-solve and negotiate on behalf of IVRS to expand training opportunities and program success. Serve on the Contract Oversight and Review Experts (CORE) committee to provide updates on contracts.
Participate in internal and external initiatives that impact employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities who may participate in IPS, CE and/or DIF services. Develop standards for delivering current or new services, as well as procedures for monitoring current or new services, including necessary approvals. Represent the work of the DIF grant in coordination with the State Rehabilitation Council.
Collaborate with all levels of IVRS staff on the development and recommendation of policies that impact services, including IPS and CE. Coordinate with the Supported Employment Resource Manager to ensure the SES manual is in alignment with guidance provided on CE and IPS. Attend associated meetings (e.g., State Rehabilitation Council, IMPACT, etc.) to represent both the DIFSWTCIE grant and associated services.
Serve as the Intermediary for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) Registered Apprenticeship and any associated pre-apprenticeships. Ensure necessary agreements are in place with businesses, schools, and other associated parties. Other duties as assigned.
The successful candidate must be able to pass a criminal background check conducted by the Iowa Department of Public Safety.
About Iowa Workforce Development
Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is a state agency dedicated to providing exceptional employment services and connecting employers with skilled workers. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and aligning services with workforce demands, IWD offers comprehensive support to job seekers and employers through a statewide network of Iowa WORKS Centers.
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Hours of Work: Monday – Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, the State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov
No applicant seeking employment with the Iowa Department of Workforce Development can have a current, ongoing overpayment balance with Iowa Workforce Development without a payment plan in place. Select positions will be subject to a criminal background check.
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to three years of full-time work in employment interviewing, counseling, management, program planning, or occupational, budget, or labor market analysis.
2) Seven years of full-time work experience in employment interviewing, counseling, management, program planning, or occupational, budget, or labor market analysis.
3) All of the following (a, b, and c): a. One year of full-time work experience in employment interviewing, counseling, management, program planning, or occupational, budget, or labor market analysis; and b. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and c. A total of two years of graduate-level education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university coursework in business, public administration economics, planning, or a closely-related field equals one year of full-time experience.
4) Current, continuous experience in Iowa Workforce Development that includes two years of full-time work in employment interviewing, counseling, management, program planning, or occupational, budget, or labor market analysis.
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