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Libera Inc. - Licensed Clinical Social Worker

OUR MISSION: Provide mentorship, education, and employment opportunities to West Virginia youth and young women through the transformative power of listening, connection, and hope. Learn more about our programs and our mission at www.liberawv.com. 

JOB TITLE: Licensed Clinical Social Worker 

JOB DESCRIPTION: The LCSW will be responsible for providing case management support to at-risk girls and young women in Libera’s programs. The LCSW will offer individual counseling sessions for program participants and mentors on an as-needed basis and facilitate Libera groups in various settings, including schools, juvenile detention centers, shelters, youth reporting centers, and with other nonprofits and community care providers throughout West Virginia. Other tasks will include planning, coordinating, and attending events and trainings, participating in team meetings, and collaborating with Libera staff on projects. This position is key to carrying out our vision to build a brighter future for youth and young women in WV, so they are free to achieve their dreams. 

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide individual case management support for girls in our programs
• Develop and use community resources, and link individuals with outside resources
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to better understand program outcomes and increase positive
  impact for the youth and young women in Libera programs
• Lead Libera groups in schools, juvenile detention centers, shelters, youth reporting centers and other
  community settings
• Support, mentor, and counsel participants in Libera’s programs individually and in group settings
• Maintain detailed and confidential records of participant progress
• Provide crisis intervention and mental health support to program participants
• Advocate for participants’ needs within the organization and with external partners
• Participate in program development, evaluation, and improvement efforts
• Engage in professional development and stay current with best practices in social work and mental
  health
• Provide staff and mentor training and information to better understand factors affecting program participants
• Build strong relationships with program participants, staff and community partners
• Improve community awareness of mental health resources and coping skills
• Utilize a person-centered, strengths-based approach from a multi-dimensional and trauma-informed perspective
• Ability to demonstrate Libera’s staff values: Listen, Learn, Love, Grow, Own, Risk, People, Believe

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of West Virginia
• Minimum of 2 years of post-graduate experience working directly with at-risk youth or in a related field
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and evidence-based therapeutic practices
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management and project management skills
• Works well independently and in a team environment
• Ability to build strong relationships with new people, businesses, and organizations
• Enthusiastic, outgoing, and driven high-performer looking to make a difference

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to travel on a weekly and/or monthly basis across WV
• Some weekend or evening hours may be required based on timing of events
• Required to complete Libera Listener Training, a background check, and suicide prevention training
• Location:  Charleston, WV. Candidates must be willing to travel to Morgantown 2-4 times per month. Hybrid work schedule to be discussed with supervisor.

PAY & BENEFITS:

• Salary Range: $55,000-$60,000 per year
• Benefits include but not limited to:
  o 401k plan after 12 months
  o Health insurance
  o Flexible schedule
  o Paid time off
  o Professional development allowance

To apply, email your resume and cover letter with the subject line “Licensed Clinical Social Worker” to kelsey@liberawv.com.

Posted 8.15.24

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Disability Rights of West Virginia - Advocate Position

Disability Rights of West Virginia (DRWV) is the federally mandated protection and advocacy system for West Virginia for individuals with disabilities.

DRWV is seeking an advocate to perform work in multiple programs to protect and preserve the rights of people with disabilities. Travel throughout the state is required. Applicants must have excellent communication skills to effectively interact with diverse populations, including people with disabilities. The applicant must represent the agency in a professional manner during facility visits, meetings and presentations. Duties include direct advocacy, outreach and monitoring facilities and other locations that provide services to this population. It is preferred but not required that applicants have a bachelor’s degree and experience working with people with disabilities. Telework is available, but ideally, applicant would reside within 60 minute drive from our Charleston or Bridgeport office.

DRWV offers a competitive benefits package. Please include a cover letter, with your salary requirement along with your resume. DRWV is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  Posting open until filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31,000 - $45,000.00 per year (negotiable depending on knowledge and experience)

Benefits: Excellent benefits package

Submit resume at contact@drofwv.org

Posted 8.13.24

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Training Specialist

WV FREE, Remote Position in WV

Communications and Operations Manager

WV FREE, Charleston, WV

We seek a Communications and Operations Manager to join our vibrant and dedicated team. WV FREE’s workplace is fast-paced, engaging, and supportive.

WV FREE is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional, diverse people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding, and enables each to realize their potential. WV FREE is deeply committed to diversity and equity. We encourage people of color, first-generation Americans, new parents, single/solo parents, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply.

Duties:

Supports WV FREE’s strategic initiatives to carry out robust reproductive health, rights, and justice education and advocacy programs. Leads communications across all WV FREE social media platforms, databases, website, and supporter engagement software programs. Assists in donor and member appreciation and engagement, and provides event planning coordination. Takes lead in production of annual organizational report. Provides administrative support to WV FREE including scheduling, attending, and supporting both in-person and virtual events. Supports WV FREE training programs through scheduling and managing continuing education credits. Supports grant proposal and report preparation, and carefully tracks data to demonstrate organizational impact. Assists Executive Director as a liaison to financial management consultants, various state agencies and HR related groups, coordinating and helping with reports necessary for organizational function. Manages office supply inventory and ordering, and keeps office in smooth and tidy operation. Assists with press outreach and tracks media. 

A small percentage of time will be allocated to work with our sister 501c4 organization, WV FREE Action Fund.

Qualifications

• Communications and social media management background required.
• Proficiency in website and database management preferred.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and proficiency in office management and must exhibit solid oral and written skills to communicate with diverse audiences.
• Team player who thrives in a busy, small-team environment.
• High professional standards and ethics.
• Commitment to reproductive rights, justice, diversity, and equity.

We are interested in candidates who demonstrate strong writing/verbal/organizational skills and who can speak to WV FREE’s mission and what it would mean to work at WV FREE. Successful candidates are able to receive direction well while being self-starters, working with minimal supervision in a team atmosphere. We welcome applications from energetic ‘people’ persons who can handle and prioritize multiple responsibilities.

Salary: $40,000-$43,000 commensurate with experience

Benefits: Health insurance includes dental and vision. Our leave policies are exceptional, including a potential sabbatical at five years of employment. An employer-matching 401K plan is offered after completion of 750 hours. As a hybrid position, the expectation is to be in the Charleston office Monday-Thursday with remote capability on Fridays

APPLY HERE

Posted 6.13.24

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FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK OF THE PANHANDLE POSITION DESCRIPTION 
Executive Director, Family Resource Network of the Panhandle, Inc. Martinsburg, WV

ORGANIZATION: Incorporated in 1997 as a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization, defined by West Virginia code and located in Martinsburg WV, the Family Resource Network of the Panhandle, Inc. (FRNOTP) is an independent community organization with service coordination, needs and resource assessment, planning, community mobilization and evaluation to improve service systems for children and families in Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan counties. This is accomplished by facilitating the work of the Eastern Panhandle Health and Human Services Collaborative (HHSC) steering committee and works groups. The board contracts with Children’s Home Society of WV (CHS) to be the employer. As an employee of CHS, The FRNOTP Executive is subject to its HR policies and procedures but is accountable to the FRNOTP Board of Directors for carrying out activities to meet grant requirements. The Children’s Home Society of WV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

JOB SUMMARY: The Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day management of the FRNOTP. This includes resource development, grants management, marketing, program evaluation, financial management, and community relations.
The Executive Director is responsible for facilitating and supporting the work of the HHSC to accomplish the following:
• Assess community needs and resources.
• Mobilize efforts to meet community needs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of local programs and services.
• Coordinate a plan to address unmet community needs while eliminating duplication when possible.
• Uphold the vision and mission of the Family Resource Network of the Panhandle.
• 24-30 hours/week
• Flexible Schedule
• Salary range is $38,000/year

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Partner with the HHSC Steering Committee and its work groups to:
     o Assess the needs of children, families, and the service delivery system.
     o Develop priorities to meet these needs.
     o Develop, implement, and evaluate a work plan with a collaborative approach to addressing community needs and gaps in services.
     o Mobilize the community and engage stakeholders in carrying out strategies identified in the work plan.
     o Maintain ongoing communication with HHSC partners, community stakeholders, policy and decision makers, and the public regarding the needs of families and children and strategies to address these needs.
     o Organize and conduct meetings to address the HHSC priorities and workplan strategies.
     o Establish good working relationships and collaborations with community groups, funders, policy makers, community leaders and others to meet HHSC priorities and work plan strategies.
     o Ensure that procedures are in place for maintaining and sharing HHSC and FRN distribution lists.
• Implement a communication strategy to raise awareness of community needs; HHSC priorities, and current and potential strategies to address community needs by:
     o Distributing an electronic newsletter that informs recipients of community needs, resources, activities, HHSC work group meetings, etc. 
     o Maintaining a distribution list for the electronic newsletter.
     o Ensuring there is written documentation/minutes of all HHSC steering committee and work group meetings.
     o Ensuring the FRNOTP website and social media presence are up to date.
     o Ensure the FRNOTP and the HHSC are represented at community meetings, events, and activities.
• Expand and seek new funding sources by investigating, pursuing, and obtaining grant funding to support the FRNOTP and HHSC mission.
• Oversee finances and grant management by:
     o Working with the FRNOTP treasurer to ensure sound financial policies are developed and maintained.
     o Ensuring sound financial procedures are in place and are followed.
     o Working with the finance committee and the Board of Directors to prepare the budget and grant documents in a timely manner.
     o Ensuring that the FRNTOP operates within grant guidelines.
     o Ensuring that the terms of all grants are fulfilled.
     o Ensuring that designated board officers conduct official correspondence and execute legal documents as necessary.
• Collaborate with the board of directors to ensure that the FRNOTP meets its mission by:
     o Provide the board with timely and accurate information to help members make informed decisions.
     o Work with board members and committees to ensure effective meeting planning and follow up.
     o Ensure regular evaluation of all FRNOTP activities.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work, public administration, community organization, or related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
• A minimum of three years’ work experience in health and human services or administration.
• Experience working in a community-based, nonprofit organization with a board of directors.
• Ability to facilitate and encourage community engagement.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative partnerships to carry out community-based activities and projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to listen to others and to compromise.
• Proven competence in grant writing and program development
• Experience with branding and marketing community-based programs and local initiatives.
• Experience with the budgetary process, budget management and fiscal management for nonprofits.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible.
• Ability to use feedback to improve organizational capacity.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent organization, time management, and administrative skills.
• Proficient computer skills with experience with Microsoft Office Suite products, including Word and Excel, and with various social media platforms. 

Please submit cover letter, resume and three professional references by Monday, March 18, 2024 to: Megan Simms, Board President Family Resource Network of the Panhandle msimms@ascending-therapy.com

Posted 3.12.24

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Psychotherapist, Private Practice

Passages Therapy and Counseling, PLLC a counseling and psychotherapy private practice, is hiring psychotherapists to provide counseling services to clients who reside in West Virginia. The successful therapists will be licensed (LGSW, LCSW, LICSW, or LPC) and have experience working with both children and adults in individual and/or couples’ sessions.

Passages therapists are 1099 employees of the practice with benefits including:

• Flexible schedule for work/life balance
• Work as little or as much as you desire
• Flat rate reimbursement
• Clinical Supervision, if desired

Passages offers a dynamic, flexible, and supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. Passages provides all client referrals, you simply schedule and document the session.

Must be clinically licensed in West Virginia

Job Type: Flexible
Pay: $40.00-$45.00 per session
Experience:
-Psychotherapy - 1 year (preferred)
License/Certification:
-West Virginia License (required)
Work Location: On Site ONLY Elkins, WV

Contact: (304) 704-3885

Posted 3.4.24

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1) Field Coordinator and Clinical Instructor/Clinical Assistant Professor (Job #23502)

2) BSW Online Coordinator and Clinical Instructor/Clinical Assistant Professor (Job #23506)

The School of Social Work at West Virginia University invites applications for two non-tenure track renewable 12-month positions starting July 1, 2024. Both positions are campus-based (not fully remote).

Field Coordinator and Teaching Instructor/Teaching Assistant Professor. In addition to teaching, this candidate will serve as a Field Coordinator. The coordinator will join a field education faculty team dedicated to excellence in field education. The coordinator will engage in cultivating internship sites; coordinating internships with students and agencies; field education assessment activities; maintaining a database of agencies, affiliation agreements, and field instructors; contributing to field education policies and procedures; accreditation reporting; teaching, advising, and academic and professional service.

BSW Online Coordinator and Clinical Instructor/Clinical Assistant Professor. In addition to teaching, the candidate will coordinate and develop a new Bachelor of Social Work online program that will exist in parallel to the existing campus-based Bachelor of Social Work program. The coordinator will join a BSW faculty team dedicated to excellence in BSW education. The coordinator will engage in online course development, teaching, academic advising, student success and retention activities, recruitment and partnership-building activities with stakeholders, and academic and professional service.

The WVU School of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and enrolls approximately 350 students across BSW, MSW, and PhD program levels. The BSW program prepares graduates for generalist social work practice. The MSW program prepares graduates for advanced integrated practice. The PhD program prepares graduates for independent research, teaching, and leadership. The School is ranked among the top 75 schools of social work in the nation and includes a dynamic and collegial faculty committed to impactful research, teaching, and service.

WVU is a R1 research land grant university located within 90 minutes of Pittsburgh and 3.5 hours from the Washington/Baltimore area. Morgantown has been recognized as one of the most livable small cities in the U.S. There are extensive recreational opportunities, excellent public schools, and a supportive University environment in which to develop a visible and productive career.

For more information on qualifications and how to apply, visit WVU Careers and input the job number.

Posted 3.4.24

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