Voluntary program helps DSHS clients find and keep gainful employment. Navigators helps clients access education, employment and training services that are provided by workforce development partners. Navigators also stay in touch with participants for one year after becoming employed, assisting with any needs that may arise.

Provides employment related assistance to Businesses, Veterans and other eligible persons. Services includes but are not limited to; job development, business relations, job counseling, job search assistance, job referral and placement. Veteran staff regularly advise groups in the community, including employers, labor unions and veterans' organizations, of Veterans eligible for employment, as well as connecting Veterans to job openings.

Medicaid benefit program that assists individuals find and maintain permanent housing and employment.

Available to Medicaid recipients who have struggled with mental health and/or addiction, currently or in their past who are looking for support to get back into the workforce, start a new career or seek out educational opportunities.

Offers a free online community resource where users can post, respond to and search for various listings that include: - Personals - Discussion forums - Classifieds for jobs - Events - Miscellaneous free items - Items for sale - Housing (real estate, rentals) - Services

Offers a monthly support group and workshops for women who have experienced abuse or trauma at any point in their lives. Women and children participate in a safe, affirming, and supportive community.

Sherwood supports high school students and adults with disabilities who are seeking employment. Sherwood strives to not only place people in jobs, but to ensure they are in jobs they love. We assist with the job search, seek employers, assess and train adults, and provide support for integration into the workplace. We first assess his/her abilities and goals and work with employers to find a successful fit for that individual’s unique abilities and skill-set. Sherwood provides ongoing coaching to the employee and employer to ensure long-term success. We believe that every individual with a disability should have an opportunity for meaningful employment that uses their abilities to the highest level and offers a competitive wage. A job leads to increased economic independence, community integration and greater self-worth.

Provides on-site job coaching and other supported employment services for severely disabled participants; and specialized services for participants who are blind, deaf, and hard of hearing.

Helps Latino immigrants achieve economic self-sufficiency by providing job training for domestic work including yardwork, green house cleaning, moving and more. Focuses on participation, network, promotion, training and job referrals.   Program held in Spanish.   Participants also take a health & safety workshop to learn how to: -  Avoid workplace injuries -  Properly use personal protection equipment -  Identify and reduce danger in the workplace This workshop is offered two times per month.   The health & safety workshop is required for those wanting to be hired through CASA Latina's day labor and employment services.

Competitive employment services are designed for individuals who already have specific skills and some previous work history. Participants referred for this service may need assistance in resume building, interviewing techniques and job development activities. Based on the vocational goal of the participant, professional job developers set up job hunting and development activities. These include identifying which employers to contact, securing applications and other position related materials, arranging for informational interviews, and making labor market assessments. The participant is expected to take an active role in the process. Once a position is secured and the job offer accepted, skilled job coaches are available to assist in the initial, intensive training on the job. Retention services are also provided for 90 days following placement. These services focus on insuring that both the employee and employer are satisfied with the job and that expectations are being met. If needed, training is also provided to facilitate co-worker support for the new employee. Even after the 90-day retention period, if the need arises for specific training or support, staff remains available to meet those needs.

Assists parents on TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) in finding work. Services include pre-employment competencies, life skills, comprehensive assessment, job referral, job retention services and other support services such as clothing for work search and gas for work search.

Offers a wide variety of services for job seekers, from individual job search assistance to an extensive list of workshops designed to help job search preparedness. Announcements of jobs within the state of Washington can be obtained at any WorkSource Center, Affiliate or online. Provides computer access to apply for Washington State Unemployment Insurance. Provides access to community and technical college programs and financial resources for retraining. Helps people find employment who have lost their jobs through company downsizing or plant closures. Other services may include the following: - Case management - Job readiness training - Career counseling - Vocational assessment - Individualized job search assistance - Job fairs - Employer connections - Career development workshops - Follow-up services - Educational scholarships.

Designed for individuals with developmental disabilities.  Personal vocational assessment and in-depth individualized development.  On-site job coach training to meet employer expectations.

Foundation Community Supports helps people in Spokane County who qualify for Medicaid to find housing or employment.

Offers individual job search assistance and job preparedness workshops for youth, adults, dislocated worker, migrant seasonal farmworkers, and veterans. A computer laboratory and resource room are available for job searching and career planning activities. Job seekers can access www.worksourceskc.org or www.go2worksource.com for listings of job announcements. Helps people find employment who have lost their jobs through company downsizing or plant closures. Provides: -  Training programs that include Youth, Adult, Dislocated workers - Job Corps (GED/High School program, vocational skills training, and social skills training for ages 16 -24) - Job Search workshops for, resume, interviewing and applications - WorkFirst (assists parents receiving TANF to gain or improve work place skills to enhance employability and to obtain unsubsidized employment) -  Case management -  Job readiness training -  Career counseling -  Vocational assessment -  Individualized job search assistance -  Job fairs -  Employer connections -  Career development workshops -  Follow-up services -  Computer labs  -  Resource library 

Assists Medicaid recipients who are chronically homeless and unemployed or under-employed with securing employment through completion of an intake assessment to determine barriers to employment and goals for employment and life stabilization. Clients work with a caseworker on job skills development, job search, career guidance, collaboration with local businesses to help secure employment prospects. Works on other life skills that may be barriers to employment success and job retention/help in maintaining work after employment is found.

Administers the Jobs for Veteran State Grant program, a nationwide program designed to provide assistance to veterans transitioning from one career to another. Provides counseling, resources, employment connections, community partnership advocacy and virtual tools to assist in meeting the veterans’ preferred transitional career goals. Gives veterans and their spouses priority access to WorkSource services, including the following: -  Job listings, job referrals and hiring events for private sector, city, state and Federal careers -  Job coaching for resume, application perfecting, strategies for success, wage negotiations and interviewing assistance -  Use of computers, photocopiers and phones onsite -  Skill assessments and referrals to training and other resources   In addition, the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program provides intensive case management and employment readiness services to transitioning service members, veterans and qualifying spouses with significant barriers to employment.   Local Veterans Employment Representatives Conduct outreach to employers to promote the recruitment and hiring of veterans; partner with Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Commerce to implement employer campaigns to hire veterans and inform federal contractors on process and requirements for recruitment of veterans.

Career information and job search assistance is available through individual counseling and workshops.  Career information includes self-assessment and career opportunities. Job Search assistance includes information on applications, interviews, and resume/letter writing.  The Resource Room has a Career Information Library, Job Search Videos, computers, several computer assisted programs, and Internet access for job searches.

Provides job readiness skills including resume preparation, job search assistance, job interview help and on the job coaching to assist in job retention.

Placement specialist assists clients in job placement. Follow-up continues for at least three months.

Provides occupational assessment, job preparation, and job development for disabled individuals.   Provides training and support for both the client and the employer at the job site to assure a positive relationship for both the employer and employee.

Offers a 5-week program providing assistance with job readiness, job search, work training and labor market information through workshops, computer resources and case management. Program participants may also get assistance with obtaining work-appropriate clothing. Workshops and case management offer the following services to all students enrolled: - Mentorship Life Skills & Training - Earn Certifications (Industrial First Aid/CPR, Flaggers, Food Handler Permit) - Financial Empowerment - Resume & Cover Letter Assistance - Job Connections - Wrap-Around Services Job announcements provided are current postings from private industry, city, county and state employers.

Career Centers are located at the Shorewood and Shorecrest high school libraries and are available to students and the public during school hours.   Staffed by two career specialists, the center offers job placement, scholarship and financial aid information, testing materials, career choice materials, and a variety of other materials to assist in post-secondary career plans.

A local veterans employment representative and disabled veterans case managers assist the veteran population.  Job referrals and placement assistance are provided to veterans by the case managers, while the employment representative's focus is on connecting with employers that hire and / or train veterans.

Offers individual job search assistance and job preparedness workshops. A computer laboratory and resource room are available for job searching and career planning activities.  Announcement of jobs within the state of Washington can be obtained at any WorkSource Center, Affiliate or online. Job seekers can access the websites for listings.  Helps people find employment who have lost their jobs through company downsizing or plant closures. Provides: - Veterans Services   - Case management   - Job readiness training   - Career counseling   - Vocational assessment   - Individualized job search assistance   - Job fairs   - Employer connections - Strategies for Success workshops - Career development workshops - Follow-up services - Educational scholarships   - Computer labs - Resource library   Provides computer and telephone access to apply for Washington State Employment Security - Unemployment Insurance. Customers may call the TeleCenter or access esd.wa.gov to apply for unemployment insurance.   Provides weekly orientation classes that provide an overview of the resources and programs available to job seekers at WorkSource.  Provides access to community and technical college programs and financial resources for retraining.  Matches businesses with qualified applicants to fill open positions. Employers may post job openings online.  Other services for employers include help with workplace consultations, recruitment and layoffs and information on business, industry and economic trends.  Provides for on-site recruitment.