The RCHA office will be closed for the following holidays in June and July:

• WV Day – Thursday, June 20th
• Independence Day – Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th

As a reminder, our office is closed to the public on Fridays.

Thank you for patience as we give time for our staff to celebrate holidays with their family and friends.

RCHA has 3 open positions right now:

• Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Manager
• Supportive Services Homelessness Case Manager
• Construction Supervisor/Mentor

Interested parties can go to our page on Indeed to learn more and apply.

RCHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Randolph County Housing Authority is proud to have been awarded funds for a new grant cycle under the Department of Labor’s YouthBuild grant.  Our YouthBuild program will continue its excellent work providing educational and vocation training and supportive services for opportunity youth ages 16-24.  Currently YouthBuild offers workforce training in construction and allied health.  The new grant will add hotel and retail hospitality training and available credentials to the current programs offered.  The RCHA staff is honored to continue to offer this program to our community.

The total cost of the YouthBuild program is $1,581,250. $1,265,000. (79%) is funded through a U.S Department of Labor – Employment and Training Administration grant. $316,250 (21%) is financed by non-governmental sources.

Please see this press release regarding the appointment of the new Executive Director at Randolph County Housing Authority.

Press Release Lisa Shaffer Appointed as RCHA Executive Director

RCHA has announced that its First Step Heavy Equipment Training (FSHET) program will resume this spring.

The five-week FSHET training program, funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, is designed as a screening tool for potential employers and involves working with participants to ensure they have the skills and qualifications to be effective heavy equipment operators. Participants gain experience working on a heavy equipment simulator and may have the opportunity to become certified on at least two pieces of equipment.

For more information about the FHSET program, contact Calvin Elmore at 304-636-6495, Ext. 160, or [email protected].

RCHA serves the six-county region of Randolph, Barbour, Tucker, Lewis, Upshur and Pendleton counties. Its mission is to build strong communities by investing in housing solutions, youth and workforce development and supportive services to improve the quality of life of individuals and families living in the West Virginia Highlands.

Search underway for new executive director to lead the non-profit’s multiple programs.

ELKINS, WV – The Randolph County Housing Authority (RCHA) has announced changes to its leadership team and the resumption of the First Step Heavy Equipment Training (FSHET) program.

Graham Godwin has resigned as RCHA’s Executive Director due to health reasons. Godwin had been in the role since 2022. Heather Croson has been promoted from Operations Manager to Chief Operating Officer and is also serving as interim Executive Director.

“We want to thank Graham for his dedication and contributions to the organization,” said Michael Bell, chairman of RCHA’s Board of Commissioners. “We also look ahead to the future and to filling the Executive Director role with a strong leader who can help us build on our commitment to providing impactful programs across our service area.”

A nationwide search is underway for RCHA’s next Executive Director. The job is posted on the Indeed job site, where those interested in the position can learn more and apply.

The Executive Director is a critical leadership role within RCHA, which provides an array of services to the region including those related to housing assistance, job training and development.

About RCHA’s many community programs.

RCHA provides Section 8 rental assistance, with federal funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, as well as a program that helps participants transition out of the Section 8 program and into home ownership. RCHA’s Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program provides support to families so they can obtain employment on their path to economic independence. Working with multiple nonprofit housing partners, RCHA manages nearly 170 properties including mixed-income residential rental, commercial, and mixed-use properties.

Through the YouthBuild North Central program, RCHA serves individuals between the ages of 16 and 24 living in Randolph, Tucker, Upshur and Barbour counties. Participants in this workforce readiness program learn marketable job skills and leadership skills while building assets that benefit our communities. Participants can also earn a high school equivalency diploma.

RCHA’s Supportive Services division, led by Lexi Taylor, who was recently named Supportive Services Manager, addresses the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness by promoting rapid re-housing and helping affected individuals become financially self-sufficient through job training and other assistance. In addition, Supportive Services addresses the housing and vocational needs of those who are in recovery or transitioning out of the criminal justice system.

RCHA serves the six-county region of Randolph, Barbour, Tucker, Lewis, Upshur and Pendleton counties. Its mission is to build strong communities by investing in housing solutions, youth and workforce development and supportive services to improve the quality of life of individuals and families living in the West Virginia Highlands.

Our next YouthBuild cohort will start this summer.  We are accepting applications now.  You can apply via our website or you can e-mail us at [email protected] and we will send you a pre-application.

RCHA has several open positions in our YouthBuild department.  Check out our Indeed page to learn more and apply.

On March 30th graduates of our YouthBuild program walked across the stage to commemorate their accomplishments.  We are proud of their hard work and dedication.  Read more about in in the Inter-Mountain Article.  

Our YouthBuild department is so grateful to receive an award from the Pallottine Foundation to purchase laptops to enhance our trainees learning experience while they are in the classroom.  YouthBuild was one of many recipients awarded a combined $87,000.  Read more about the full award here.

Please see our Request for Bid for HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING SIMULATOR.

We are proud to have this program highlighted and equally proud of the work our students put in to achieve this success!

https://www.theintermountain.com/news/local-news/2022/06/students-earn-degree-through-new-program-at-learning-center/

Randolph County Housing Authority is soliciting quotes for replacing 6 gas fired boilers in Elkins and Mill Creek, WV. Quotes, including time to complete, need to be received at the RCHA office at 2280 Randolph Ave, Elkins, WV 26241 no later than 4pm Thursday June 16, 2022. For a complete description of the work to be completed, visit rchawv.org or email [email protected]. RCHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For Contractors seeking information on boilers bid quote:

231 Diamond St, Elkins, two story quadplex: The project will consist of replacing gas boilers at each of the four apartments in this complex.

221-227 Woody Simmons Dr, Mill Creek, one story complex with four apartments. The project consists of replacing a gas boiler in two apartments in this complex.

A site visit is strongly encouraged to examine current boilers and determine exact materials needed.

Current boilers are 40,000 BTU and 38 gallons and fed by natural gas. They should be replaced with the same or better BTU and size.

Please note that prior to a contract being awarded for this project, contractor will provide RCHA with current copies of WV Contractor’s license, WV Worker’s Compensation, Insurance Policy, Form W-9, and Proof of Liability Insurance coverage. Any questions about the requirements or details of this project can be directed to Michelle Teter at 304-642-5160 or [email protected].

Wilmoth Street Apartments – Two story Quadplex:  The project will consist of replacing roof at 201 Wilmoth Street, Elkins WV. A site visit is strongly recommended to examine and measure roof for exact material and work requirements.

Main Roof and Porch roofs: Remove existing shingles and felt. Examine existing roof sheathing to confirm in good working order and nailed down tight. Replace any damaged roof sheathing and advise with cost prior to replacing. Replace all existing roof boots, new titanium, new 30-year architectural shingles (color approved by RCHA), new ice guard for first layer of felt, new roof vent and new roof cap. Examine all flashing at porch roofs to confirm in working order, if not, replace as necessary.  Please note that prior to a contract being awarded for this project, contractor will provide RCHA with current copies of WV Contractor’s license, WV Workers’ Compensation, Insurance policy, Form W-9 and Proof of  Liability Insurance coverage.

Any questions about the requirements of this project can be directed to Sandy Bennett at 304-404-2913. 

RCHA currently has multiple openings in our Section 8 and YouthBuild departments.  Check out our Indeed page to learn more and apply.

Youthbuild North Central WV is a community-based pre-apprenticeship program that provides job training and educational opportunities for at-risk youth ages 16-24.  RCHA was awarded a DOL grant to continue this much-needed work on North Central West Virginia.

See the press release here. 

RCHA is proud to roll out this new program!  Read more about the MRAP program in The Record Delta article.