SSN-RC-2018-029 - COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES IN ROCKLAND COUNTY

Programs/Services
 
Collaborate with the DSS Employment Unit (DSSEU) to assist a minimum of 950 total individual clients (250 unduplicated [new] and 700 duplicated) to become employed and self-sufficient, thereby eliminating the need to remain on or apply for Public Assistance.
 
Best practices modalities will be used in delivering services, including:

• Assessment of Skills vs. Available Positions
• Employer Engagement
• Tracking Outcomes
• Assistance with Resume Writing
• Help with Interviewing Skills 
  DSSEU will screen clients for appropriateness to work with the Agency and refer them to the Agency office; client attendance at the Agency referral interview is mandated.  The Agency staff will conduct an intake assessment and determine the best approach to assist the individual to gain employment, be placed in work activity that may lead to employment, or attend a job skills or education training program.  Support will be provided by the Agency to prepare clients for these options, including career counseling and/or training and/or retraining and/or evaluation of needs for other types of assistance.