All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Community Corrections Board hiring part-time case aide in Upshur and Lewis counties

The Community Corrections Board for the 18th Judicial Circuit Community Corrections program is hiring a part-time Case Aide in Upshur and Lewis counties. Apply by Aug. 22, 2025.

On behalf of The Community Corrections Board for the 18th Judicial Circuit Community Corrections program, we are accepting applications for part-time Case Aide. This position will work up to 19.5 hours per week with a beginning rate of pay of $16.00/hr., and the office locations will in Upshur or Lewis Counties. 

Under the direction of the Program Director, the candidate will perform with limited supervision: transporting clients to service providers, supervising male or female drug screenings, supervising community service workers, answering phones, general office duties, assist clients in finding employment, ensuring compliance with Community Corrections rules, and other duties as required.  Candidates will be subject to a criminal background and driving history check. Valid West Virginia driver’s license is mandatory.

Individuals may obtain an application during normal business hours of 8:00 am until 4:00pm., Monday through Friday at the following locations: Office of the Upshur County Commission, 91 W. Main Street, Suite 101 Buckhannon, WV; the Upshur County Day Report Center, 85 West Main Street, Buckhannon, WV 26201; or at the Lewis County Day Report Center, 230 East 1st Street, Weston, WV 26452.   Applications must be received at the Upshur County Day Report Center or Lewis County Day Report Center on or before the close of business on Friday, August 22, 2025.

Please do not make phone inquiries about this position. Employment with Upshur County is available to all qualified applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or handicap.  Upshur County has established a drug free and tobacco free work environment.

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