Deb Harris is the lead transition agent with Jobs & Hope WV. startxref Transition Agents refer participants for these services. Jobs & Hope has partnered with Catholic Charities to help participants with these types of barriers. The team is seeking an AmeriCorps VISTA member to support continued community engagement, outreach, and more. Upon entering the workForce, participants will receive ongoing support from Transition Agents and/or the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources to ensure success. 0000003930 00000 n This program offers support through a statewide collaboration of agencies that provide linked services to participants. The problem strikes at the health of not only the individual drug users, but at the safety of our communities, the quality of our workforce and the bonds of family. will provide the results to the Transition Agent. Dr. Christiansen is dual board certified in Addiction Medicine and Family Medicine and serves as Associate Professor in the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Department of Family and Community Health, Division of Addiction Sciences where he practices primary care and addiction medicine. 0000130132 00000 n . 0000028559 00000 n 0000055233 00000 n Duties of the Senior Program Manager for Resilient Economies and Communities include actively promoting NACo initiatives for Resilient Economies and Communities, advising NACo partners on county roles and authorities, and supporting NACo Presidentially appointed committee/board leadership. To apply, email Executive Director Kenzie New Walker at kenzie@wvminewars.org with subject line Education Coordinator and include a cover letter, rsum with three references, and a writing sample. The candidate is, however, required to reside within the Monongahela National Forest region. 0000123064 00000 n 0000146041 00000 n She coordinates strategy and creative design for mass media campaigns, social media, and specializes in gaining earned media. 470 140 He is active as a deacon in his church and as part of his churchs music ministry. Appalachian Headwaters is a non-profit environmental education, conservation and community development organization based in Greenbrier and Summers Counties and is the home of Camp Waldo, the Appalachian Beekeeping Collective, and the Appalachian Pollinator Center. Dr. Christiansen earned an MD and MPH from Marshall University. Each participants Transition Agent will help him or her navigate the expungement process. Jobs & Hope provides free training and education opportunities through Adult Education, Community and Technical Colleges, WV National Guard, Career and Technical Centers and many other statewide agencies. endstream endobj 608 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/Index[25 445]/Length 38/Size 470/Type/XRef/W[1 1 1]>>stream Have an opportunity youd like to post? She has over 13 years of direct practice and leadership experience in outpatient, inpatient treatment facilities, and managed care. Jobs & Hope WV WorkForce Employment Program, A collaboration of Program Partners: Jobs & Hope WV, WorkForce WV and West Virginia Military Authority, offering subsidized job placement(s) for WV employers who hire Jobs & Hope participants. 0000138802 00000 n Retreat events, meals and CEUs free to participants, For more info, email ahammond@firstchoiceservices.org, Exhibit Fee $250/Table | Rooms Available For Only $96/Night | Call 304-466-1800 to book, Those lacking funding should reach out to ahammond@firstchoiceservices.org. Too many West Virginia children are in foster care, or the care of their grandparents, because their mothers and fathers are in prisons or are prisoners of addiction. 0000112090 00000 n For questions about the application process, please contact Community Coaching Associate, Olivia McConnell, at o.mcconnell@wvhub.org. 0000030064 00000 n Jobs & Hope also has the ability to pay a number of statewide partners for training and education programs, provided all other means of financial assistance are explored first. Veterans Assistance. If not otherwise prohibited by state law, West Virginians who successfully complete the program will be eligible to have their drivers licenses reissued. Transition Agents will help connect participants with resources chosen for them based on interests and skills of each participant. Some progress has been made on this goal, but not nearly enough, Brandon Dennison, CEO of Coalfield Development, said about the ACT Now Coalition. In addition, the Guard will advance its agricultural initiatives, through the Patriot Guardens program, with various recovery entities to expand options for those seeking treatment. "With Jobs & Hope, the idea was to link these struggling West Virginians with transition agents who are there for them every step of the way, removing all the barriers to employment they might face, including the possibility of a one-time expungement for non-violent offenses," Gov. Participants must work with their Transition Agent and be engaged in a work or training/education activity before they are eligible for support services. Jim Justice announced today that the Jobs & Hope West Virginia program now has a new and improved website, . These programs can be either short-term or long-term training. xref She also serves on the WVARR board. 0000144386 00000 n 0000135941 00000 n The application deadline is Friday, March 10, 2023, or until the position is filled. A Transition Agent can refer you to other resources and agencies that assist with these needs. Employer est. If you move to another area in state, you will be placed with another Transition Agent. She is certified nationally as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist. Transition Agents will then be able to refer participants to partners for help with resume preparation, interviewing skills, supportive services, and more. 0000133075 00000 n 3043442213 info . Our work is made possible thanks to incredible partnerships with other community development organizations across the state. Addiction & Behavioral Health Helpline . Fruits of Labor, Rainelle, WV If you move out of state, Jobs & Hope services are no longer provided. . endstream endobj 471 0 obj <>/Metadata 23 0 R/Pages 22 0 R/StructTreeRoot 25 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> endobj 472 0 obj <. (304) 558-2681. Dental assistance includes restorative and preventative services through an approved provider up to $3000/lifetime. Jobs and Hope is a beginning-to-end program that allows an individual to receive free career technical education. Since its inception in 2019, the program has had more than 232 participants graduate. 0000132717 00000 n Participant has an obstacle to obtaining employment, and 0000065051 00000 n The role of a Transition Agent includes helping to decrease stigma and removing barriers, especially in the workplace. Practical safety and operation training took place outdoors in the parking lot outside of WVNCCs Industrial Technology Center this past week. These improvements can be seen increasingly through the growth of local economic and business development in each of these towns.We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone for being part of the larger Hub community as we reflect on this years deep impact in West Virginia communities through our work. WVNCC recently partnered with Jobs & Hope WV to provide their participants with training to get back into the workforce. Today, Autumn is a WVBACPP certified PRSS and is a certified facilitator of the McShin Recovery Coach Curriculum. CHARLESTON, WV - Gov. Can Jobs & Hope help with emergency housing situations (rent assistance, eviction notice, homelessness) if no other agencies are able to help? Building on this momentum, the Randolph Together team will support the community of Elkins as they begin The Hubs Downtown Appalachia: Revitalizing Recreational Economies (DARRE) in Fall 2022. Core teams led by Thundercloud, Inc. and the City of Huntington participated in Opportunity Appalachia, receiving technical assistance to support community development projects located in Opportunity Zones. Access to Charleston is important, but this position can be done remotely, anywhere in West Virginia. 0000138380 00000 n The WV Community and Technical College System (WVCTCS) is a network of nine community and technical colleges, with 27 locations, serving every region of the Mountain State. But get back on their feet. 0000119817 00000 n We can also refer our participants to any services available at partner agencies. Jobs & Hope West Virginia - the comprehensive program conceived by Gov. Remote/Online. Staff Development Specialist Aug 2016 - Nov 20164 . www.wvchamber.com/Drug-Responsible-Workplace/default.aspx, The federal bond that is available at no cost to employers was recently doubled from $5,000 to $10,000. Lead Transition Agent at Jobs & Hope WV South Charleston, West Virginia, United States. 0000021197 00000 n For more information about the application process, please contact Erin Susman, VISTA Program Coordinator at e.susman@wvhub.org. Participant plans to enroll in a training and/or educational program, and Some participants may be required to partake in the Motor Vehicle Alcohol Test and Lock Program which allows participants to operate a motor vehicle with a device designed to prevent the vehicle from starting when there is alcohol detected in the subjects bloodstream. To apply: Email your rsum and cover letter to careersearch@philanthropywv.org. Once a referral is made, our Legal Aid attorney will determine eligibility and next steps. 0000116224 00000 n These support services are offered to any Jobs & Hope participant who is deemed eligible. West Virginia has 90 adult learning centers statewide to serve participants. Klein said this is just one of many examples of training programs that Northern is able to provide to organizations and businesses in the Ohio Valley. AmeriCorps members who serve in our VISTA Program are volunteers who commit a year or more of their lives to making impactful community change and ending poverty. INDIANAPOLIS The Pittsburgh Steelers will be looking to retain backup quarterback Mitch Trubisky for the 2023 season and maybe beyond despite his elevated salary cap hit, general manager Omar Khan said on Tuesday. Elkins, WV. Participants must work with their Transition Agent and be engaged in a work or training/education activity before they are eligible for support services. 0000112251 00000 n Dr. Matthew Christiansen, Director of the Office of Drug Control Policy for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), plans and directs West Virginias efforts in combating the opioid epidemic. 0000144195 00000 n For more information, call (304)561-6416 or email ng.wv.wvamg.mbx.jh-workforce@army.mil, This toolkit for employers was recently added to the West Virginia Chamber website and I think you may find it helpful. 0000114430 00000 n 0000114546 00000 n Appalachian Headwaters is looking for a Community Programs Coordinator that will help grow and develop their summer and year-round programs. 0000121676 00000 n Once registered, they will be able to search for jobs they are qualified for and interested in. The Transition Agent will assess the participants needs and develop a plan for training, education, and employment. A core team led by Unleash Tygart, Inc participated in Opportunity Appalachia, receiving technical assistance to support a community development project located in an Opportunity Zone. I need someone to pay for my inspection sticker, license renewal, registration costs (currently unemployed). His insight into best practices in peer recovery has led him to develop peer recovery trainings for continuing education in West Virginia and beyond. I have fees/fines that I need to pay, does your program pay for those? On-the-Job Training (OJT) provides opportunities for participants to learn as they earn. The employer also benefits by being reimbursed for part of the participants wages during the training period, while having the services of a full-time employee. First Choice Services. Stephanie Stout, West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Office of Drug Control Policy Region 2 coordinator, and Erin Gaertner, Jobs & Hope West Virginia transition agent, will train participants on how to identify an overdose and administer naloxone via a nasal spray. 0 0000142896 00000 n Learn more at workforcewv.org/job-seekers-test2/training-test/classrooms-and-on-the-job-training-test. Transition Agent Jobs & Hope WV Jul 2019 - Present 3 years 7 months. Participants must work with their Transition Agent and be engaged in a work or training/education activity before they are eligible for support services. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Legislature, Jobs & Hope WV aims to address the states substance use disorder crisis through a statewide collaboration of agencies to provide linked services to participants. Alcohol was a way to cover up my toxic childhood. All training and education opportunities are contingent on availability of programs offered at the time of enrollment. The ACT Now Coalition is infusing more than $63 million into programs to help communities using business development, building revitalization, and so much more.The Hub is leading the Community and Business Resilience Initiative as part of the larger ACT Now Coalition to bring other partners with us to build up community and business resilience in the Coalitions footprint.For decades, weve known the economy of southern West Virginia needs diversification. 0000065336 00000 n 0000060729 00000 n This Transition Agent will develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all agency partners to assist the participant in overcoming barriers in the development of education and employment goals that match the participants skills, interests, and experience. Justice in Oct. 2019, Jobs & Hope West Virginia offers support through a statewide collaboration of agencies that provide West Virginians in need the opportunity to obtain career training and to ultimately secure meaningful employment. Residents participated in the Blueprint Communities* program to engage their neighbors and co-create strategic plans for their future. The Community Engagement Coordinator VISTA will continue to build the capacity of the M.O.R.E. Generation West Virginia is seeking a Broadband Program Director. Your determination in the face of difficult work and far-off successes is something to applaud yourself for, and celebrate together.Whether youre volunteering on the ground in your community, sharing our stories of hope with your friends and neighbors, or attending a virtual event with The Hub, your participation in our work is what keeps it going. 0000116644 00000 n This program was established to address West Virginias substance use disorder crisis. JobsAndHope@wv.gov | 833-784-1385 | 304-583-4008 Sign Up Signing up is the first step on your journey toward a long-lasting career and a brighter future! 0000005384 00000 n All West Virginians are welcome to receive free additional training and certification whether you have a drug issue or not. Today she has taken those experiences and has become a leader in changing systems that personally impacted her life. Justice continued. 0000143692 00000 n "Our heart is concentrated at folks in recovery and re-entry but we will help anyone with a barrier, if eligible. Jaime is a 2004 graduate of West Virginia University receiving a B.S. 0000125212 00000 n 0000123142 00000 n 0000146547 00000 n He served for 10 years in the U.S. Army. The primary work location is in Greenbrier County. 0000128401 00000 n She serves on the WV Certification Board for Addiction and Prevention Professionals Board where she is a part of the certification committee. Jobs and Hope works to bring partners together to prepare participants for a lifetime of success. Participants must work with their Transition Agent and be engaged in a work or training/education activity before they are eligible for support services. Assists with resume writing and ensures the completion of employment applications. Alan Saunders. This is a full-time exempt position in a growing, dynamic philanthropic leadership network and reports directly to the President & CEO. I have court costs and/or license reinstatement fees can this program help pay for those? However, authorities can waive these fees for people who are unable to pay. 0000054999 00000 n It has been a year of abundant opportunities and partnerships across the state, and a year that has pushed all of us to work harder, faster, and smarter together.At The Hub, we say that the work works when you put in the work. This means that our approach to community-based development, and individual leadership development, really does transform local communities, especially when we all work together for the same goal, and stay committed to working together for the long haul.A growing number of towns across the state are putting themselves on the growth map. Princeton, Richwood, Elkins, New Martinsville, Parsons, Petersburg, White Sulphur Springs, and so many more communities we have worked with are all putting in thousands of hours of volunteer work. Read their community case study. 0000135825 00000 n Participant is committed to maintaining recovery, and He has lectured across the tri-state area on addiction issues from a public health and primary care perspective. Jobs & Hope West Virginia is the state's comprehensive response to the Substance Use Disorder Crisis. 0000005561 00000 n Residents participated in the Cultivate WV program to kickstart community and economy building. The social unrest in 2020 led us to examine our role in white supremacy, ableism, classism, and gender discrimination, and the ways we have perpetuated unjust systems in our communities and across West Virginia.Since 2020, our equity journey has included a staff racial equity learning series, making internal commitments to increasing our hiring and retainment of diverse staff including creating full-time Racial Equity Fellowship and VISTA positions, committing to increased coaching for rural communities of color across the state, and tackling the inherent challenges of advancing equity across the community development field within a highly rural, majority white state where Black and brown leadership has been historically marginalized and under-invested.Our belief in the power of local people to see the value and the potential of their place, and of each other, is at the core of our belief in the potential we have to build power in West Virginia to advance racial equity, inclusion, and accessibility while disrupting systems that have historically excluded some communities.We are committed to engaging in conversations to uplift communities and leaders of color to move from talk to action on why race matters in West Virginia as we work to disrupt these systems. This commitment has helped local leaders improve their communities. Jobs and Hope WV is for individuals in recovery who are education- and career-ready. 0000117502 00000 n We were able to set up a day and a half of training for them, with classroom instruction and practical, hands-on training sessions on the forklift through a cone course, along with forklift safety training, as well.. Registration covers up to 2 people to work the booth. a promotion or eligibility to work additional shifts/schedules) then you are eligible to become a Jobs & Hope participant. The WOTC is a federal tax credit program that offers significant incentives for employers who hire and retain individuals from specific target groups that have previously experienced difficulty in securing employment. In addition to these working roles, her most important role is Mom to her beautiful daughter and fur babies Nova, Sir Thomas and Everest. And we are committed to driving public and private investments into these spaces, both organizational and geographic. To fund my addiction, I became a 7th and 8th grade drug dealer to buy my liquid courage-that which I didn't steal and, later in life, what would fuel a multitude of bad decisions. The hotel, which dates back to 1841, has been renovated and once again welcomes guests to stay the night and have a nice dinner in the restaurant.The Hermitage Inn is the first project initiated and completed as part of the Downtown Appalachia: Revitalizing Recreational Economies (DARRE) program. 0000117627 00000 n Join to view profile Jobs & Hope WV. 0000148999 00000 n 0000122452 00000 n What proof do I need that Im a resident of WV? To learn more, visit jobsandhope.wv.gov or call 1-833-784-1385. In 2014, she received her masters in health care administration from Ohio University. 0000031185 00000 n Transition Agents will be located in local WorkForce Offices throughout West Virginia. 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