Full-Time, Tenure Track, Assistant Professor of Social Work
The Shepherd University Social Work Program seeks to hire a full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Social Work with responsibility for directing the social work field education program. The position is expected to begin August 2025. The mission of the social work program is to prepare competent beginning level professional practitioners who possess the knowledge, skills, values, and ethics necessary to intervene effectively on behalf of diverse clients on all practice levels. Through practitioner preparation, the Program enhances the practice community’s ability to both facilitate the social functioning of clients and advance social change. The Social Work Program envisions graduates as regional leaders whose efforts improve the social service delivery system and work toward social and economic justice. The Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Established in 1871, Shepherd University is a public liberal arts institution offering more than 90 programs of study to the residents of West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. Set on a 323-acre campus perched high above the Potomac River, Shepherd provides the student population a personal touch with a 15:1 student to faculty ratio and an average class size of 20. Located only 90 minutes from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, the university offers a wide variety of internship and job opportunities in local entrepreneurial initiatives as well as in national and international industries. Shepherd’s safe and convenient location opens a world of vibrant cultural and educational possibilities to students.
Primary responsibilities for this position will include:
- teaching courses in generalist social work practice
- director of social work field education
- 9-credit course load and a 3-credit course release per semester for field director responsibilities
- providing career guidance and academic advising
- maintaining a scholarly portfolio including publication and presentation
- student recruitment
- service activities both on and off campus
- other assignments according to the candidate’s expertise and interest
1. Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited social work program
2. Minimum of two years post-MSW practice experience
1. Eligibility for social work licensure preferred
2. Knowledge of local social work professionals and social service agency network
3. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain and expand social work practicum settings
The complete application must include:
2. Curriculum vitae/resume
3. Contact information for three (3) professional social work references who may be contacted for letters of reference
Review of applicants will begin January 2025. Questions regarding this position may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Craig Cline: ccline@shepherd.edu
Posted 12.9.24
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Part-Time Contract Position - Our Babies: Safe and Sound Co-Coordinator
Our Babies: Safe and Sound is an educational campaign that provides parents and other caregivers of
infants under age 1, as well as expectant parents and professionals, with information and tips on ways to
keep babies safe while sleeping, and how to keep your cool when babies cry. The overall goal is to help
prevent WV infants from injury and death. The TEAM is seeking an experienced individual to be part of a 2-
member team which oversees the implementation of the campaign and works with an Advisory Panel of
stakeholders. For more information, visit https://safesoundbabies.com/
Scope of Work:
• Assist in coordinating the implementation of Our Babies: Safe and Sound initiative including
maintaining partnerships with early childhood programs, perinatal health partners, hospital staJ
and administrators, and state agency representatives to ensure outreach strategies, materials,
and messaging are consistent.
• Keep current on best practices, research, and evidence-based messaging and tools on infant safe
sleep and prevention of abusive head trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome).
• Plan and coordinate training opportunities for infant safe sleep and preventing abusive head trauma.
• Serve as a spokesperson for the campaign and communicate on a consistent basis.
• Maintain relationships with funders, monitor expenditures, assist in developing grant proposals,
and provide progress reports for funders as needed.
• Serve as a contact for the campaign for hospital or home visitation programs.
• Assist in planning and coordinating training opportunities for infant safe sleep and prevention of
abusive head trauma prevention.
• Assist in building campaign partnerships - Attend conferences and meetings to hand out materials,
contact other possible partners to share information on the campaign, and other activities.
• Assist in maintaining contact list of hospital and home visitation programs.
• Lead the Keep Your Cool/Abusive Head Trauma Prevention theme of the campaign:
o Stay current on data, research, best practices, and evidence-based messaging.
o Post messages on social media
o Ensure campaign materials are updated
o Plan activities for child abuse prevention month (April)
Qualifications:
• Degree in a health or human services related field preferred, with focus on prevention.
• Knowledge and understanding of prenatal and postnatal health, including current
research, policy and best practice recommendations impacting infant safety prevention.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, including ability to reach out to national,
state, community and other strategic partners to coordinate training, technical assistance
& parent education resources.
• Proven planning and time management skills and the ability to work independently
• Experience in grant writing and management.
• Competency in basic computer skills, including training and presentation software.
Contract Position: $50.00 per hour
Hours: average 20-25 hours per week
Send Resume and Cover Letter to: P.O. Box 1653, Huntington, WV 25717Or via email to: jim@teamwv.org
Phone: 304-617-0099
Deadline: December 16, 2024
Equal Opportunity Employer
Posted 12.9.24
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Elevance Health - Behavioral Health Case Manager II
Salary: $75,000-80,000 plus 7.5% Annual Bonus
Sign-on Bonus: $3,000
The Behavioral Health Case Manager II is responsible for performing case management telephonically and/or by home visits within the scope of licensure for members with behavioral health and substance abuse or substance abuse disorder needs.
Location: The ideal candidate must reside in the Morgantown or Clarksburg area.
This position is a remote position. Will interface with members and providers in person (field) 2-3 days per week.
How you will make an impact:
· Responds to more complex cases and account specific requests.
· Uses appropriate screening criteria knowledge and clinical judgment to assess member needs.
· Conducts assessments to identify individual needs and develops specific care plan to address objectives and goals as identified during assessment.
· Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of care plan and modifies plan as needed. Supports member access to appropriate quality and cost effective care.
· Coordinates with internal and external resources to meet identified needs of the members and collaborates with providers.
· Serves as a resource to other BH Case Managers.
· Participates in cross-functional teams projects and initiatives.
Minimum Requirements:
· Requires MA/MS in social work counseling or a related behavioral health field or a degree in nursing, and minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in social work counseling with broad range of experience with complex psychiatric and substance abuse or substance abuse disorder treatment; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.
· Current active unrestricted license such as RN LCSW LMHC LICSW LPC (as allowed by applicable state laws) LMFT LMSW (as allowed by applicable state laws) or Clinical Psychologist to practice as a health professional within the scope of licensure in applicable states or territory of the United States required.
· Previous experience in case management and telephonic and/or in person coaching with members with a broad range of complex psychiatric/substance abuse and/or medical disorders. Managed care experience required.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:
· Experience in health coaching and motivational interviewing techniques preferred.
APPLY HERE
Posted 11.18.24
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Faculty Clinical Social Worker -- Behavioral Medicine Center -- Heart & Vascular Center (Job Id 39940)
Location - US:WV:Charleston
Post Date - 9/13/2024
Category - Professional
Employment Type - Employee
Job Summary
The Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC/Vandalia Health) seeks a Clinical Social Worker (MSW, LICSW) to join the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry, located in the Heart & Vascular Center at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston, WV. CAMC is an academic medical center that hosts 23 residency and fellowship training programs. The Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry (BMP) operates a large Psychiatry residency, a strong Psychology Internship, and the longest running integrated Internal Medicine and Psychiatry residency in the nation. Our providers treat thousands of patients annually from Southern West Virginia and neighboring states, and CAMC has multiple nationally recognized specialty care programs.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be a Social Worker trained in clinical interventions with individual adults. The opportunity to offer these direct psychotherapeutic interventions is the focus of this position. Clinical services will be provided in the outpatient clinical setting. Services include initial intakes with psychosocial assessments, short and longterm psychotherapy, referrals for psychological testing and/or psychiatric consultation, referrals for services outside the department when indicated, and termination when indicated. The successful candidate will provide evidenced-based interventions. They will function well within an interprofessional collaborative care team of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Nurse Practitioners, Counselors, Administrators and Support Staff, each valuable contributors to the services to our vulnerable patients. The position includes clinical teaching responsibilities for Social Work Interns and others as requested. This internship for social workers is highly respected and generally accepts two interns per academic year. The position may also include didactic instruction, such as presenting Grand Rounds lectures to the department and teaching medical student lectures or conducting specific seminars with Residents as needed. The faculty members of the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry have the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research with others in the department. This is not a primary expectation for this position but can be elected both by the clinician and interns when appropriate.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact) Then employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department’s identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients. Competency Statement Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist.
Common Duties and Responsibilities (Essential duties common to all positions)
1. Maintain and document all applicable required education.
2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.
3. Comply with the company's attendance policy.
4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.
5. Perform work in a cost effective manner.
6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but
not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.
7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.
8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable.
9. Perform related duties as assigned.
Education
• Master's Degree (Required) Master’s degree (or Doctorate degree) from an accredited school of social work with course work and experience in clinical practice.
Credentials
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (Required) Must have and maintain licensure as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and required continuing education for licensure. Provide evidenced-based psychological services to patients. Strong grounding in social work ethics. Motivation and organizational abilities to sustain effort consistently and independently.
Work Schedule: Varies
Status: Full Time Regular 1.0
Location: Heart & Vascular Center
Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston
Salary Range: Hourly: $28.24 to 42.12.; Annually: 58,739.20 to 87,609.60.
Talent Acquisition Specialist: Lisa J. Craft lisa.craft@vandaliahealth.org
Posted 10.25.24
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Kanawha County Public Defenders Office - Charleston, WV (In-Person)
Full-Time Sentencing Advocate
The Kanawha County Public Defenders Office is seeking a full time Sentencing Advocate. Duties include, but are not limited to, clinically assessing criminal defendants for substance abuse, mental health disorders, trauma and or other mitigating factors in developing alternative sentencing and mitigation options.
The Sentencing Advocate will develop alternative mitigation, sentence memorandums and treatment plans based on the induvial needs and level of care required. They will collaborate with the assigned defense attorney by proving recommendations based on their assessments that then can be use in court on behalf of the client to ensure proper placement of care. They will also assist clients in overcoming barriers to employment, locating proper housing, and will them to other appropriate resources.
Graduation from a four-year college or university, preferably in the field of social work or physiology preferred. Experience with legal social work preferred, but not required. Benefits Include group health coverage through PEIA, comprehensive Vision and Dental, Paid Leave Time, and Retirement benefits through the WV State Public Employees Retirement Plane (PERS).
Send cover letter, resume, and professional reference to Tiwana Mack, PO Box 2827, Charleston, WV 25330, or Tiwana.k.mack@wvdefender.com
Salary begins at $40,000 and will commensurate with experience.
Posted 10.03.24
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Faculty Clinical Social Worker -- Behavioral Medicine Center -- Heart & Vascular Center (Job ID# 39940)
Charleston, WV
Job Summary
The Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC/Vandalia Health) seeks a Clinical Social Worker (MSW, LICSW) to join the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry, located in the Heart & Vascular Center at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston, WV. CAMC is an academic medical center that hosts 23 residency and fellowship training programs. The Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry (BMP) operates a large Psychiatry residency, a strong Psychology Internship, and the longest running integrated Internal Medicine and Psychiatry residency in the nation. Our providers treat thousands of patients annually from Southern West Virginia and neighboring states, and CAMC has multiple nationally recognized specialty care programs.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be a Social Worker trained in clinical interventions with individual adults. The opportunity to offer these direct psychotherapeutic interventions is the focus of this position. Clinical services will be provided in the outpatient clinical setting. Services include initial intakes with psychosocial assessments, short and long-term psychotherapy, referrals for psychological testing and/or psychiatric consultation, referrals for services outside the department when indicated, and termination when indicated. The successful candidate will provide evidenced-based interventions. They will function well within an interprofessional collaborative care team of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Nurse Practitioners, Counselors, Administrators and Support Staff, each valuable contributors to the services to our vulnerable patients. The position includes clinical teaching responsibilities for Social Work Interns and others as requested. This internship for social workers is highly respected and generally accepts two interns per academic year. The position may also include didactic instruction, such as presenting Grand Rounds lectures to the department and teaching medical student lectures or conducting specific seminars with Residents as needed. The faculty members of the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry have the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research with others in the department. This is not a primary expectation for this position but can be elected both by the clinician and interns when appropriate.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact) The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department’s identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients. Competency Statement Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist. Common Duties and Responsibilities (Essential duties common to all positions) 1. Maintain and document all applicable required education. 2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations. 3. Comply with the company's attendance policy. 4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution. 5. Perform work in a cost effective manner. 6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations. 7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization. 8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable. 9. Perform related duties as assigned.
Education
• Master's Degree (Required) Master’s degree (or Doctorate degree) from an accredited school of social work with course work and experience in clinical practice.
Credentials
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (Required) Must have and maintain licensure as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and required continuing education for licensure. Provide evidenced-based psychological services to patients. Strong grounding in social work ethics. Motivation and organizational abilities to sustain effort consistently and independently. Must have and maintain licensure as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and required continuing education for licensure. Provide evidenced-based psychological services to patients. Strong grounding in social work ethics. Motivation and organizational abilities to sustain effort consistently and independently.
Work Schedule: Varies
Status: Full Time Regular 1.0
Location: Heart & Vascular Center
Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston
Talent Acquisition Specialist: Lisa J. Craft - lisa.craft@vandaliahealth.org
If interested, please apply at this link: CAMC Job Posting
Posted 9.23.24
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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
Start Date:September 4, 2024
Salary:USD $50,000 / year
Description
WV FREE is seeking TWO full-time (average of 40 hours per week) Training Specialists to implement programming for its new Sexual Health for Adolescents Rooted in Equity (SHARE) program.
The Training Specialist is responsible for working alongside youth and community stakeholders to facilitate two sexual health education curricula for rural youth, LGBTQIA+ youth, and youth of color across West Virginia.
Status: 40 hours/wk average, exempt
Salary: $50,000/year
Reports to: Director of Programs
General Duties
- Facilitate selected evidence based sexual health education workshops with fidelity across the state of West Virginia
- Work closely with implementation/recruitment sites to recruit workshop participants and plan workshop implementation
- Coordinate and facilitate youth advisory council, or equivalent, with purpose of informing the SHARE program and connecting with similar youth councils in five other program states
- Participate in stakeholder engagement activities and needs assessment meetings
- Identify and coordinate additional supportive services for youth and parents in collaboration with other SHARE subgrantees
- Staff the OkaySo texting platform during agreed upon hours and in coordination with 10 other SHARE state implementation specialists from 5 other states
- Work closely with partner organizations’ communications manager and implementation/recruitment sites to publicize workshops and other opportunities to engage with the program
- Provide and/or coordinate data collection as required and participate in data review
- Assist with training and technical assistance for professionals, including local site staff, as needed
- Meet required reach for program participants annually
- Other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- At least two years of related experience, including experience providing sexual health instruction and/or working with community-based organizations or agencies with adolescent or health instruction
- Youth facilitation experience
- Skilled in coordinating with caregivers, schools, and community partners
- Ability to identify gaps in curriculum to best suit the needs of target populations (LGBTQIA+ youth, rural youth, youth of color)
- Training in or certified to train in effective sexual health interventions is a plus
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, including attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, including public speaking and written word
- Able to work both independently and within a team
- Reliable transportation to travel to implementation sites
- Commitment to WV FREE’s mission and values
Work Locations
This is a remote position from a location of your choice in West Virginia. The candidate must be able to work from home and have access to computer, phone, printer, and internet connection. There will be significant travel within West Virginia, including to the home office in Charleston, and some travel out of state.
Benefits
- Paid training and professional development
- Excellent leave policies
- Wellness plan
- Health insurance
- Flexible schedule
- 401k with employer match after 750 hours of work
APPLY HERE IF INTERESTED
Posted 7.31.24
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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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