 Employment Programs For WorkFirst Participants:
Eligibility (DSHS Referral Required)
Each TANF parent must be recommended through the WorkFirst Comprehensive Evaluation process. To enroll, contact the Department of Social and Health Services.
Supported Works and Community Jobs
KCR’s programs assist parents receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) to gain or improve work place skills to enhance employability and to obtain unsubsidized employment. Participants are placed into ongoing community projects in order to develop and increase workplace skills. In addition, each Community Works parent devotes time per week to activities to enhance their employability.
Each Community Jobs parent engages in activities to enhance their employability and receives a wage for their employment.
Life Skills Training
A two-week pre-employment training course that offers work ethics training for participants enrolled in Supported Community Work Programs.
Topics include:
• Time Management
• Budget Management
• Work Place Culture
• Decision Making
• Customer Service
• Work Plans and Goals
Enhanced Job Skills Training
A pre-employment training program that lasts up to 24 weeks focused 80% on hard skills and 20% on soft skills to assist participants in keeping jobs.
Topics include:
• Individual Orientation and Skills Assessment
• Stress and Conflict Resolution
• Resume Review and Interviewing Skills
• Computer Skills
• Workplace Communication
• Financial Literacy
• Identifying Workplace Strengths and Limitations
Other activities to enhance employability include:
• Job Matching Services
• Personal or Family Counseling
• Employment Barrier Removals
Other support services may include:
• Employment/Interview Clothing
• Transportation Assistance
• Community Referrals
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