Employment Programs Specialist

Employment Programs Specialist

Salary

$35,702.00 - $61,628.00 Annually

Location

Monongalia County, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

WF260050 PSA EXEMPT

Department

Commerce - Workforce WV

Opening Date

06/08/2026

Closing Date

6/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

LOCATION OF VACANCY

MONONGALIA

• Description
• Benefits

Nature of Work

• This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system. *
• PLEASE CHECK OTHER INFORMATION SECTION FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY*

WF260050 - 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

OR

Substitution: Full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience performing clerical work, or experience in customer service, banking, human resources, telemarketing, sales, or hospitality may substitute for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of training.

Other Information

Please send application 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 WF260050 on your application.

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Employer West Virginia

Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East

Building 3 Suite 500

Charleston, West Virginia, 25305

Phone (304) 558-3950

Website http://personnel.wv.gov