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: Beckley, WV

SALARY: Up to $56,000 annually, commensurate with education and related experience.

SUMMARY: The Recovery-to-Work (RTW) Transition Agent will provide individualized workforce development services to individuals in recovery from substance use disorder, with an emphasis on participants referred through Adult Drug Courts and Family Treatment Courts.

The RTW Transition Agent will assess participant needs, develop individualized Work-Health Transition Plans, and assist participants in overcoming barriers to education, training, and employment. The position will work closely with treatment court personnel, recovery support providers, employers, and workforce partners to connect participants with meaningful employment opportunities and support long-term job retention.

RTW Transition Agents will be integrated into existing treatment court operations, including shared physical work locations where arrangements have been established, to strengthen referrals and coordination of services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assess participants' education, work experience, skills, employment interests, readiness, and barriers to employment.
2. Develop and maintain individualized Work-Health Transition Plans outlining employment goals, needed services, referrals, and participant progress.
3. Work closely with Adult Drug Courts, Family Treatment Courts, and other approved partners to coordinate referrals, participant services, and employment-related support.
4. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with employers, treatment court personnel, recovery support providers, workforce agencies, and community organizations.
5. Conduct employer outreach and job development activities to identify workforce needs, employment opportunities, and appropriate job matches for participants.
6. Assist participants with career planning, resumes, employment applications, interview preparation, job placement, and employment retention.
7. Connect participants with Adult Education, career and technical training, apprenticeships, on-the-job training, and other education or credential opportunities.
8. Identify and help resolve employment barriers, including transportation, identification, licensing, and other employment-related needs.
9. Coordinate eligible Employment Access Fund assistance in accordance with program guidelines, including required approvals and documentation.
10. Promote available Jobs & Hope employer programs, including Wage Reimbursement, On-the-Job Training, Federal Bonding, and other workforce resources.
11. Maintain accurate participant case notes, service records, referrals, employment outcomes, and required grant reporting documentation in the designated case management system.
12. Participate in required meetings, training, and coordinated service activities, and perform other duties as assigned by the Recovery-to-Work Supervisor and Jobs & Hope leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Associate degree in education, social work, human services, or a related field; bachelor's degree preferred. Relevant job knowledge, work experience, or life skills may be considered in lieu of a degree.
2. Experience using technology devices, information management software, and electronic case management systems.
3. Case management experience, preferably involving workforce development, recovery support, reentry, or related human services.
4. Employer engagement, job development, or workforce placement experience preferred.

EXPECTATIONS:

1. Demonstrates professionalism, ethical conduct, dependability, sound judgment, and respect when working with diverse populations.
2. Possesses strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
3. Works effectively and collaboratively with participants, employers, treatment court personnel, and community partners.
4. Demonstrates knowledge of substance use disorder, recovery supports, workforce development, and employment barriers.
5. Is self-motivated, manages multiple responsibilities, maintains accurate records, and meets deadlines with limited supervision.
6. Demonstrates proficiency with technology, case management systems, and reporting requirements while maintaining participant confidentiality.
7. Maintains a valid driver's license and is willing to travel extensively throughout the assigned region.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

• Lorrie Smith, Director, West Virginia Schools of Diversion & Transition, lorrie.smith@k12.wv.us or 304.558.8833
• Deborah Harris, Manager, West Virginia Schools of Diversion & Transition, drharris@k12.wv.us or 304.558.8833

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.