What are the responsibilities and job description for the HUMAN SERVICES GRANTS COORDINATOR TRAINEE position at State of Illinois?
Agency: Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Class Title: HUMAN SERV GRANT COORD TRAINEE - 19796
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Closing Date/Time: 02/19/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,412 per month; Full Range $4,412 - $5,991
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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.
Posting Identification Number 44453
Trainee Title for Target Title Human Services Grant Cordinator 1 req# 44502
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 Office of Community Assistance is seeking to hire a Human Services Grants Coordinator Trainee to be part of a team of Grant Managers who work with 35 grantees throughout Illinois for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program and the Community Services Block Grant. The ideal candidate will complete a training program to work with their grantees to ensure federal policies are being followed on an ongoing basis and at onsite monitoring. The programs make up more than $350 million in federal funding to assist over 300,000 low-income Illinois residents to pay utility bills and help them with the tools they need to rise out of poverty. We invite applicants to apply for this fulfilling position and to be part of our team in helping others. The Office of Community Assistance, within the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, is a great place to work.
Essential Funtions
- Participates in an agency sponsored training program to gain knowledge on conducting site visits to grantee agencies for the Office of Community Assistance.
- Assists with providing information and technical assistance to grantees to ensure implementation of the Office of Community Assistance funded programs.
- Completes training for reviewing general ledgers, cost ledgers, journals, bank statements, and corporate ledgers to ensure costs are charged and recorded accurately.
- Completes electronic reports and spreadsheets to enhance and establish evaluations, assists with completing reports, technical materials, and correspondence relative to the development and implementation of office programs.
- Assists with the negotiations of grant agreements and modifications.
- Attends training seminars to obtain experience and knowledge relative to programs.
- Reviews federal register, state rules and regulations, and division manuals and policy memorandums to keep abreast of changes affecting program management.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned 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 with coursework in the social sciences, public and business administration, energy conservation or a related field.
- Requires a minimum of six (6) college semester hours of accounting or equivalent professional accounting experience.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to pass a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
- Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
About the Agency.
The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is to create equitable economic opportunities across the State of Illinois. By attracting and supporting major job creators, investing in communities, strengthening Illinois’ world-class workforce, fostering innovation, and ushering in the new clean energy economy, DCEO works to fortify Illinois’ reputation as a global economic powerhouse while ensuring Illinois is the best state to live, work and do business.
Work Hours: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Work Location: 1 W Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, Illinois, 62701
Agency Contact: CEO.HR@illinois.gov (FOR INQUIRIES ONLY – INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE)
Posting Group: Social Services
This position DOES NOT 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.
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:
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