What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Programs Specialist - Commerce - Workforce WV - Kanawha Co. position at State of West Virginia?
Nature of Work
Exempt Position
At WorkForce, WV (WFWV), this position is in the Charleston local office. This position operates within the Promoting Reentry Opportunities for Workforce Development (PROWD) grant framework and oversees individuals reintegrating into society post-incarceration. This position will serve as the PROWD Re-entry Coordinator. This position will manage grant activities, ensure compliance with federal and state policies, and support participants by assessing and developing individualized reentry plans addressing areas such as housing, employment, education, healthcare, and community resources. Monitors participants’ progress and adjusts plans as necessary. Connects participants with relevant community resources and services. Facilitates workshops and groups. Participates in meetings with partners to review status of participant referrals, discuss best practices and expand collaboration. Submits reports detailing program participants’ status and maintains up-to-date records and case notes in the MACC. Reviews exits for accuracy and tracks outcomes during follow-up. Performs other related duties as assigned. Please note, this is an Exempt position and is not covered under the merit system administered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel.
Attention
Be sure to submit your application for each position of interest. To receive an email notice anytime jobs in this or other categories are posted, you may choose to complete a Job Interest Card from the slide-out menu located at the top left of our Job Opportunities page.
Minimum Qualifications
Training: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
OR
Substitution: Additional experience as described below may substitute for the required training at the rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of training.
AND
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in providing programmatic assistance to staff, users or participants in a program, or experience in customer service, banking, human resources, telemarketing, sales, or hospitality.
OR
Substitution: Graduate coursework from an accredited college or university may substitute at a rate of fifteen (15) semester hours for every one (1) year of required experience.
Other Information
PG: 12 $35,702 - $61,628
Market Rate: $54,918
Please Send Application To
WorkForce.HumanResources@wv.gov
-OR-
Human Resources WorkForce West Virginia
1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Building 3, Suite 400
Charleston WV 25305
Please include job posting number WF260042 on your application.
Division of Personnel application can be found online, follow this LINK and access the application under the "Current and Former State Employees" section.
Applications mailed to the Division of Personnel (DOP) or completed via DOP’s online application process are not forwarded to our agency for internal postings of classified positions.
State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnel's Benefits Page.
- This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system. ***
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Exempt Position
At WorkForce, WV (WFWV), this position is in the Charleston local office. This position operates within the Promoting Reentry Opportunities for Workforce Development (PROWD) grant framework and oversees individuals reintegrating into society post-incarceration. This position will serve as the PROWD Re-entry Coordinator. This position will manage grant activities, ensure compliance with federal and state policies, and support participants by assessing and developing individualized reentry plans addressing areas such as housing, employment, education, healthcare, and community resources. Monitors participants’ progress and adjusts plans as necessary. Connects participants with relevant community resources and services. Facilitates workshops and groups. Participates in meetings with partners to review status of participant referrals, discuss best practices and expand collaboration. Submits reports detailing program participants’ status and maintains up-to-date records and case notes in the MACC. Reviews exits for accuracy and tracks outcomes during follow-up. Performs other related duties as assigned. Please note, this is an Exempt position and is not covered under the merit system administered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel.
Attention
Be sure to submit your application for each position of interest. To receive an email notice anytime jobs in this or other categories are posted, you may choose to complete a Job Interest Card from the slide-out menu located at the top left of our Job Opportunities page.
Minimum Qualifications
Training: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
OR
Substitution: Additional experience as described below may substitute for the required training at the rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of training.
AND
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in providing programmatic assistance to staff, users or participants in a program, or experience in customer service, banking, human resources, telemarketing, sales, or hospitality.
OR
Substitution: Graduate coursework from an accredited college or university may substitute at a rate of fifteen (15) semester hours for every one (1) year of required experience.
Other Information
PG: 12 $35,702 - $61,628
Market Rate: $54,918
Please Send Application To
WorkForce.HumanResources@wv.gov
-OR-
Human Resources WorkForce West Virginia
1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Building 3, Suite 400
Charleston WV 25305
Please include job posting number WF260042 on your application.
Division of Personnel application can be found online, follow this LINK and access the application under the "Current and Former State Employees" section.
Applications mailed to the Division of Personnel (DOP) or completed via DOP’s online application process are not forwarded to our agency for internal postings of classified positions.
State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnel's Benefits Page.
Salary : $35,702 - $61,628