TITLE OF VACANCY: Reentry Specialist

ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT: Mountain State Educational Services Cooperative

LOCATION:  Cabell/Mason  region

WV Schools of Diversion & Transition – Grant Funded Position

WV Schools of Diversion & Transition is hiring a Reentry Specialists to support enhanced reentry services in G.O.A.L.S. and RSAT units through new WV First Foundation funding.

This position will serve the following region:

Cabell/Mason Region

  • Western Regional Jail – Male G.O.A.L.S. Unit
  • Lakin Correctional Center – Female RSAT Unit

Education Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree preferred.

What You’ll Do

Provide reentry case management, develop transition plans, coordinate treatment and workforce supports, and work in a paired team with a PRSS to support successful community reentry.

Ideal candidates are organized, mission-driven, and experienced working with justice-involved individuals.

Additional Requirements

  • Must meet entrance requirements for the WV Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR).
  • Applicants are subject to DCR background checks and eligibility determinations in order to work inside correctional facilities.

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.