Employment Programs Specialist-Commerce-WorkForce WV-Monongalia Co.

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); Remote; USD 35,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A state agency is seeking an Employment Programs Specialist in Monongalia County to oversee reintegration programs for individuals post-incarceration. This full-time role involves developing reentry plans, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, and connecting participants to resources. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field is required.
• Two years of experience in programmatic assistance or relevant areas.
• Work encompasses oversight of reintegration services.

Responsibilities

• Manage grant activities and ensure compliance with policies.
• Develop individualized reentry plans for participants.
• Facilitate workshops and connect participants with resources.

Skills

Programmatic assistance

Customer service

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Employment Programs Specialist-Commerce-WorkForce WV-Monongalia Co. | Government Jobs page has loaded.

Employment Programs Specialist-Commerce-WorkForce WV-Monongalia Co.

$35,702.00 - $61,628.00 Annually

Location

Monongalia County, WV

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

WF251012 PSA EXEMPT

- Not in the Classified Service, See Posting

Opening Date

06/10/2025

6/25/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

***This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered under the Administrative Rule of the WV Division of Personnel. If you are interested in this position, you must apply directly to the hiring agency.***

Please send your completed application to:

(Download application and save to your computer)

Please include job posting number WF251012 on your application

WF251012 – 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. Manages grant activities and ensures compliance with federal and state policies. 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.

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

Please note, this is an Exempt position and is not covered under the merit system administered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel.

PG: 12 $35,702 - $61,628

Market Rate: $54,918

Nature of Work

***This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered under the Administrative Rule of the WV Division of Personnel. If you are interested in this position, you must apply directly to the hiring agency.***

Please send your completed application to:

[e-mail]

-OR-

Human Resources WorkForce West Virginia

1900 Kanawha Blvd. East

Building 3, Suite 400

Charleston WV 25305

Division of Personnel application can be found online HERE (Download PDF reader)

(Download application and save to your computer)

Please include job posting number WF251012 on your application

WF251012 – 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. Manages grant activities and ensures compliance with federal and state policies. 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.

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

Please note, this is an Exempt position and is not covered under the merit system administered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel.

PG: 12 $35,702 - $61,628

Market Rate: $54,918

Please send application to:

[e-mail]

-OR-

Human Resources WorkForce West Virginia

1900 Kanawha Blvd. East

Building 3, Suite 400

Charleston WV 25305

Please include job posting number WF251012on your application.

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.

This job opportunity i s not in the classified service and is not c o vered under the Administrative Rule of the WV Division of Personnel. Therefore, interest e d persons must apply directly to the hiring agency as indicated above.

Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Building 3 Suite 500
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305