Jobs & Hope WV Transition Associate Greenbrier and Pocahontas Counties

TITLE OF VACANCY: Jobs & Hope WV – Transition Associate

ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT: Mountain State Educational Services Cooperative

LOCATION: Greenbrier and Pocahontas counties

 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Transition Associate provides employment-focused case management and participant support services to individuals enrolled in the Jobs & Hope West Virginia program. Working collaboratively with program leadership, the Transition Associate conducts needs assessments, assists participants in developing personalized employment plans, and helps participants overcome barriers as they prepare for education, training, and employment opportunities.

The Transition Associate develops and maintains collaborative relationships with employers, educational institutions, workforce partners, and community organizations to support participant success and promote long-term employment outcomes.

 

DUTIES

  • Assess the participant’s education, work experience, skills, needs, abilities, qualifications, job interests, and readiness for employment, classroom training, on-the-job training, and support services.
  • Work with businesses, agencies, and organizations to identify job vacancies, remove barriers to employment, and resolve issues related to participant success.
  • Market available Jobs & Hope services to businesses and community organizations.
  • Disseminate information by providing education, outreach, and training to the general public, businesses, employers, and community organizations.
  • Conduct regular follow-up with participants and employers to support employment retention and report results as required.
  • Refer participants to Adult Education, workforce training, and other educational opportunities as appropriate.
  • Identify employment barriers such as missing or expired identification documents and assist participants in overcoming those barriers.
  • Conduct job search and job development activities tailored to the participant’s interests, skills, and employment goals.
  • Conduct or arrange workshops to assist participants in identifying and overcoming employment barriers.
  • Assist participants with resume development, employment applications, interview preparation, and job readiness skills.
  • Help participants obtain and retain competitive employment while supporting long-term career development.
  • Coordinate supportive services including transportation assistance, work clothing, tools, testing fees, and other employment-related needs.
  • Maintain accurate case notes and participant documentation in the case management system.
  • Prepare reports regarding participant progress and employment outcomes.
  • Perform administrative duties including tracking referrals, placements, and participant activities.
  • Develop collaborative relationships with treatment providers, recovery programs, employers, workforce partners, educational institutions, and community organizations within the assigned service area.
  • Be knowledgeable of available support services and coordinate referrals as appropriate.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

 

EXPECTATIONS

The Transition Associate:

  • Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse populations facing barriers to employment in a professional and respectful manner.
  • Demonstrates self-control, professionalism, ethical conduct, punctuality, and dependable work habits.
  • Works effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to conduct presentations and participate in meetings.
  • Maintains a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
  • Is self-motivated and demonstrates the ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrates proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic case management systems.
  • Maintains confidentiality of participant records and program information.
  • Position includes regional travel throughout the assigned service area.
  • Associate’s degree in education, social work, or human services field; bachelor’s degree preferred. Job knowledge/work experience or life skills considered in lieu of degree.
  • Extensive experience using different types of technology devices and information management software.
  • Extensive case management experience.
  • Job knowledge, work experience, or life skills considered in lieu of degree

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Associate degree in Education, Social Work, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Workforce Development, Business, or a related field preferred.
  • Relevant job knowledge, work experience, or lived experience may be considered in lieu of postsecondary education.
  • Experience using computer technology and information management software.
  • Experience in workforce development, customer service, education, social services, behavioral health, recovery support, corrections, or case management is preferred.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP

This position is a will and pleasure employee of the Mountain State ESC. Continuation of the position is dependent upon funding, enrollment, and program performance. Each employee is subject to termination at any time, with or without notice, cause or compensation. Reasons for termination include, but are not limited to immorality, incompetency, cruelty, insubordination, intemperance, willful neglect of duty, unsatisfactory performance, the conviction of a felony or guilty plea or pleas of no contest to a felony charge, misuse of funds or property, violations of law or policies, lack of need, or lack or loss of funding.

SALARY

$20.00–$26.00 per hour, commensurate with education, qualifications, and related experience. Part-time 28 hours a week.

NOTE

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.