What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Programs Specialist position at State of West Virginia?
Nature of Work
WF260058 – Employment Programs Specialist - Monongalia
Exempt Position
At WorkForce, WV (WFWV), this position is in the Morgantown 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 Reentry Coordinator. Conducts comprehensive assessment of reentry participants’ strengths, needs, and goals. Develops individualized reentry plans in collaboration with participants, addressing areas such as housing, employment, education, healthcare, and community resources. Monitors participant progress and adjust plans as necessary. Connects participants with relevant community resources and services. Facilitates workshops and groups. Ensures compliance with grant requirements, including data reporting, documentation standards and programmatic guidelines. Participates in meeting 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.
To Apply, Please Send Completed Application For Employment 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 WF260058 on your application.
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
State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnel's Benefits Page.
WF260058 – Employment Programs Specialist - Monongalia
Exempt Position
At WorkForce, WV (WFWV), this position is in the Morgantown 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 Reentry Coordinator. Conducts comprehensive assessment of reentry participants’ strengths, needs, and goals. Develops individualized reentry plans in collaboration with participants, addressing areas such as housing, employment, education, healthcare, and community resources. Monitors participant progress and adjust plans as necessary. Connects participants with relevant community resources and services. Facilitates workshops and groups. Ensures compliance with grant requirements, including data reporting, documentation standards and programmatic guidelines. Participates in meeting 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.
To Apply, Please Send Completed Application For Employment 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 WF260058 on your application.
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
State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnel's Benefits Page.