Coordinator of Employment and Training Programs - Cranston, United States - State of Rhode Island

State of Rhode Island

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Cranston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Class Definition:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

To be responsible for the coordination of statewide special purpose employment and training programs; to be responsible for the planning development, implementation and evaluation of specific programs; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

As required, plans, organizes and reviews the work of technical and clerical support staff; exercises functional administration of specified employment and training programs.

Illustrative Examples of Work Performed:

To direct and coordinate statewide special purpose employment and training programs.
To disseminate instructions, procedures and information pertinent to specific employment programs such as: employer services; Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA); counseling; services to the handicapped, veteran, minorities, claimants, disadvantaged, rural residents, migrant and seasonal farm workers, youth, and older workers; the National Job Bank; occupational analysis; industrial services; or other programs designed to place people in jobs or training programs.
To develop and recommend strategies and alternatives for the provision of services pursuant to stated goals and objectives.
To liaison between data processing and local employment service offices incorporating the use of computer systems in daytoday functions; to implement and supervise the installation and operation of online computer systems in local employment service offices.
To liaison between United States Department of Labor (USDOL) field service representatives and local offices for the purpose of securing data, validating reports and making studies to be used by management for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of various employment service programs.
To prepare written technical reports on operations and to make recommendations for improvements.
To develop and conduct training programs to insure maximum efficiency of staff and quality of service to clients and employers.
To prepare informational and instructional manuals and other materials for use in the administration of special employment service programs statewide.
To review local employment service records to monitor and evaluate compliance with laws and policies.

To represent the Department at judicial proceedings requiring employment service representation.

To coordinate with federal agencies and employers to verify the accuracy of records used to determine eligibility for programs such as the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) and the Targeted Job Tax Credit (TJTC) programs.
To coordinate with the National Job Bank (NJB) staff and with Federal Contractor Job Listing (FCJL) staff in the compilation and verification of reports and data.
To do related work as required.

Required Qualifications for Appointment:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education:
Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing with a specialization in business, public or personnel administration; and

Experience:

Such as may have been gained through: considerable employment in a position responsible for providing a variety of employment services and special programs to develop employment opportunities for special needs groups.

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Supplemental Information:

This position will be responsible for the planning, development, and coordination of the Governor's Workforce Board (GWB) statewide special purpose workforce training programs and specifically Real Jobs RI.

This position is critical to provide the staff and expertise needed for the coordination and implementation of the GWB statewide workforce grant program, Real Jobs RI (RJRI).

The responsibilities will include work that ensures conformance to state and federal workforce policies, procedures and rules and regulations. Developing and recommending strategies and alternatives for the provision of services and resources. The collection of data, information and processes that ensure the monitoring, evaluation, and compliance with state and federal regulations. The drafting of technical reports on operations and make recommendations for improvements.

To review and interpret federal and state program and financial regulations to ensure the effective and efficient administration and operations of workforce training programs.

The preparation and dissemination of informational and instructional manuals and other materials in the administration of employment and training programs.

To represent and act as a liaison with state and federal stakeholders to ensure program coordination and compliance; and, to do related work as required.

Responsibilities will include:

Relationship management with networks of partners engaged in the delivery of workforce solutions for the benefit of jobseekers and employers.
Representing the Department and acting as a