Job Description

IMPORTANT EMPLOYMENT NOTICE: Although this position may provide services in support of WVSDT programs, employment for this position is through Mountain State Educational Services Cooperative (MSESC). This is not a WVSDT position, and the individual hired will not be an employee of WVSDT.

POSITION TYPE: Professional– Full time, Grant-Funded

ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT: Mountain State Educational Services Cooperative

SUPERVISOR: Jobs and Hope WV

LOCATION: Charleston, WV

SALARY: Up to $70,000 annually, commensurate with education and related experience.

SUMMARY: The Recovery-to-Work (RTW) Supervisor will oversee the implementation and daily operations of the Recovery-to-Work Initiative, supervising five regional RTW Transition Agents and coordinating workforce development services for individuals in recovery from substance use disorder.

A primary responsibility of this position will be to develop, strengthen, and formalize sustainable partnerships with Adult Drug Courts, Family Treatment Courts, employers, workforce agencies, and community organizations. The Supervisor will establish coordinated referral processes, communication procedures, and service delivery practices that support the integration of RTW services into existing treatment court operations and Jobs & Hope's statewide workforce development system.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supervise the daily work of five regional RTW Transition Agents, including staff assignments, schedules, performance evaluations, and professional development.
2. Oversee implementation of the RTW Initiative, ensuring services are delivered consistently with program goals, grant requirements, and established procedures.
3. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with Adult Drug Courts, Family Treatment Courts, employers, workforce agencies, recovery support providers, and community organizations.
4. Establish and formalize sustainable referral pathways, communication procedures, and coordinated service delivery practices with treatment courts and other partners.
5. Coordinate the integration of RTW staff into treatment court operations, including shared work locations and collaborative service activities where arrangement have been established.
6. Lead employer engagement efforts to identify workforce needs, expand employment opportunities, and strengthen partnerships that support job placement and retention.
7. Provide guidance and training to RTW staff and partners regarding workforce services, participant referrals, Work-Health Transition Plans, and available employment resources.
8. Oversee participant case management, Employment Access Fund procedures, documentation, and program performance to ensure compliance with grant requirements.
9. Review participant records, employment outcomes, and performance data; prepare required reports and coordinate program evaluation activities.
10. Identify opportunities to improve services, address implementation challenges, and establish processes that can be sustained beyond the grant period.
11. Represent the RTW Initiative in meetings, outreach activities, and collaborative planning with statewide partners.
12. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Jobs & Hope West Virginia.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree in education, social work, human services, public administration, or a related field required; master's degree preferred.
2. Significant experience in workforce development, human services, program management, or related fields.
3. Experience supervising staff, coordinating programs, or managing collaborative partnerships.
4. Experience with case management systems, performance reporting, and information management software.
5. Experience working with treatment courts, recovery support organizations, employers, or workforce agencies preferred.

EXPECTATIONS:

1. Demonstrates strong leadership, supervisory, organizational, and decision-making skills.
2. Possesses excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and relationship-building abilities.
3. Works effectively with multidisciplinary teams, employers, treatment court personnel, and statewide partners.
4. Demonstrates knowledge of substance use disorder recovery supports, workforce development, and employment barriers.
5. Is self-motivated, manages competing priorities, and ensures timely completion of program responsibilities.
6. Demonstrates proficiency with technology, case management systems, performance reporting, and confidential records management.
7. Maintains a valid driver's license and is willing to travel throughout West Virginia.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and completed official application, along with any additional documentation required by Mountain State Educational Services Cooperative.

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP:

This position is a grant-funded, will-and-pleasure position with Mountain State Educational Services Cooperative. Continuation of employment is dependent upon available funding, program needs, and satisfactory performance. Employment is subject to applicable Mountain State ESC policies and employment requirements.

MSESC may employ staff, as necessary, to perform services described in the Strategic Plan and/or to operate demonstration, pilot or other projects that may require staff and support services for effective implementation. Upon the recommendation of the Executive Director the Governing Council will consider the approval of all regular full time and regular part time staff at the MSESC after a majority of the members of the Governing Council by vote, verify that such employment is necessary for effective provision of regional services.

MSESC is an at will employer and as such there is no specified length of employment nor does this application constitute an agreement or contract for employment. Accordingly, either MSESC or the employee may terminate the employment relationship at will, at any time, with or without notice or cause, as long as there is no violation of applicable federal, state or local law(s) or regulation(s).

DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED:

Mountain State ESC provides equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.