CDBG/Home Program Manager

Madison County Government offers a competitive compensation package including:

• Competitive wages on a step plan with guaranteed increases based on years of service.
• Complete health insurance benefits package with Medical & Prescription, HSA & FSA, Dental and Vision.
• Retirement contributions via the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension.
• Eight-hour workday, which includes a one-hour, paid lunch.
• 14 paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life Insurance and Supplemental Accident & Critical Illness coverage.
• Paid time off in the form of Vacation and Sick days that begin accruing day one.
• You may be eligible for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Summary of Position

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Manager will oversee and manage all aspects of the CDBG program in Madison County, Illinois. The position involves coordinating community development projects, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and fostering positive relationships with community stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in community development, grant management, and public administration.
 

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

1. Administer the CDBG program in compliance with federal regulations and guidelines.
2. Develop, implement, and manage community development projects funded by CDBG.
3. Monitor and evaluate project progress, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met.
4. Prepare and submit grant applications, reports, and documentation to federal, state, and local agencies.
5. Maintain accurate records of grant expenditures and financial transactions.
6. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to grand administration.
7. Collaborate with community organizations, local government officials, and residents to identify needs and priorities.
8. Conduct public hearings, community meetings, and outreach activities to gather input and provide updates on CDBG-funded projects.
9. Foster strong relationships with community stakeholders to support project success.
10. Develop and manage budgets for CDBG-funded projects, ensuring effective use of funds.
11. Oversee financial reporting and ensure timely and accurate submission of financial documents.
12. Monitor expenditures and ensure they are in alignment with approved budgets.
13. Ensure all projects and activities comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
14. Prepare and submit regular reports to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and other relevant agencies.
15. Conduct internal audits and prepare for external audits as required.
16. Supervise and provide guidance to subordinate staff or contractors involved in CDBG projects.
17. Coordinate with other departments and agencies to support project goals and objectives.
18. Provide training and support to staff on CDBG-related procedures and best practices.
19. Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to the CDBG program.
20. Stay updated on changes in federal regulations and best practices in community development.
21. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in social work, Public Administration, Management, or a related field preferred. Minimum of 4 years of experience in program coordination, grant management, or a related role, with 3 years in a leadership capacity within social services preferred.
 

Physical Requirements

The employee may be required to walk or move up to 200 feet from primary desk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Madison County's Organizational Values help direct every employee toward a common goal.  They remind us that we share a larger purpose.

Madison County's Organizational Values are:

• Communicate openly & honestly
  • I circle back when there is a need for clarity or amends
  • I have direct honest conversations with people rather than talking about them to others
  • I reach out for help when I need it and respond to others appropriately when they ask for help
  • I facilitate clarity not confusion
  • I listen to others while setting my own biases aside and focusing on the whole person
• Maintain high standards of excellence
  • I conduct myself in a way that demonstrates our standards of excellence
  • I define what success means within my team and engage them through a continuous improvement mindset
  • I and my team set appropriate goals and establish checks and balances to ensure our goals are reasonably achieved
  • I lead by example through establishing clear guidelines and defining our standards
  • I accept change that benefits my colleagues and our organization
• Integrity
  • I do what I say I'm going to do
  • I act in alignment with my values
  • I do the right thing when nobody is looking
  • I value input from others and recognize that I am not always right
  • I seek to build trust and avoid carelessly blaming others
• Accountability
  • I own my mistakes, apologize and make amends
  • I make myself available for, and am receptive to feedback
  • I take responsibility
  • I establish achievable deadlines for myself and my team
  • I take ownership by not making excuses
• Compassion
  • I treat my colleagues with respect and compassion by responding when appropriate in a timely and professional manner
  • I commit to showing compassion by seeing my colleagues as real people
  • I create an inclusive work environment where I value my colleagues as people
  • I respect my colleagues in how I speak about them when they aren’t present
  • I actively listen to my colleagues

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing the duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Closing Date: May 01, 2026, or Until Filled

If you prefer to submit a paper application, please submit to:
Stacey Pace at slpace@madisoncountyil.gov or by mail to Stacey Pace, 157 N. Main Street, Suite 312, Edwardsville IL, 62025

Visit http://www.co.madison.il.us/jobs for application and full posting.

Internal Candidates should apply via Self-Service -> Company Information -> Job Opportunities

Salary : $68,959 - $111,395