TITLE OF VACANCY: Jobs & Hope Lead Transition Agent
POSITION TYPE: Professional
ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT: Mountain State Educational Services Cooperative
LOCATION: Charleston, WV
POSITION SUMMARY
The Lead Transition Agent will play a critical leadership role within the Jobs & Hope WV program. This position is based at the Central Office in Charleston, WV, and will not maintain a caseload of Jobs & Hope WV participants. Instead, the Lead Transition Agent will focus on providing professional development to Transition Agents statewide and improving operational processes to enhance service delivery and participant outcomes.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead professional development initiatives for the Transition Agent team
- Develop, coordinate, and deliver training sessions and workshops
- Identify areas for improvement in program processes and implement solutions
- Support Transition Agents with case management strategies, resource navigation, and best practices
- Collaborate with regional leadership and Central Office staff to ensure consistency across the program
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of professional development efforts
- Assist in onboarding and mentoring new Transition Agents
- Represent the Central Office in meetings, trainings, and community events as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in human services, counseling, education, social work, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Experience in workforce development, recovery services, education, or related fields preferred
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms
Additional Details:
- Full-time, 261-day employment
- Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications
- Benefits: Eligible for state benefits including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave
Candidates for employment must complete a cover letter, resume, and official application form. Resume must include a list of educational institutions attended, course of study, dates attended, and certificates earned; a list of employers for the past ten years; a description of responsibilities/work experience in previous employment; alignment of work experience with the posted job description; and a list of at least three references including address and telephone numbers.
APPLY TO
Jan Hanlon, Executive Director
501 22nd Street
Dunbar, WV 25064
www.mountainstateesc.com/job-postings OR email rjpreece@k12.wv.us
DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED
Mountain State ESC will grant equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of race, age, religion, color, sex, or national origin, and no discrimination based on these factors will be made in the salary, promotion, demotion, transfer, or termination of any employees.