Here’s some help . . . but what is really needed is more jobs in the community!
From Employment and Training Association
Receive employment services (resumes, cover letters, applications, job leads, etc.) and referrals to Dane County Services (FSET, W-2, DVR, etc.)
Meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 2:00 pm in Room #4 at the Dane County Job Center
Contact: Karen Potnek, 1819 Aberg Avenue, Madison, WI 53704
Phone: 608-242-4556, Fax: 608-242-4553, E-mail: karenp@eata.org
Here’s the details of what they can help with:
Homeless Employment Support Program Activities
The goal of this program is to provide meaningful individualized employment search assistance along with support and advocacy in accessing community resources that complements the services already being provided by Case Managers serving Dane County’s homeless single adults and families.
Services provided by the Homeless Employment Support Case Manager may include, but are not limited to:
1) A Thorough Employment Readiness Assessment
a) Evaluation of an individual’s work related skills and experience
b) Identification of barriers affecting an individual’s ability to find and maintain employment.
c) An assessment of an individual’s work related training activities that includes potential training needed to meet employment goals2) The Development of an Employment Action Plan
a) Outline of steps needed to overcome barriers
b) Identification of resources and training opportunities available to meet employment goals (reviewed with Case Manager)3) Access to Job Seeking Resources
a) Job Leads – weekly listings and direct referrals to employers that are currently hiring
b) Referrals to employer recruitment events including Job Fairs, on-site interviews (at employer location or at the Job Center), and community based employer events
c) Referrals for State, County and City testing opportunities
d) Assistance with internet applications and researching employers
e) Local job market information4) Guidance and Assistance with the Completion of Applications, Developing and Updating Resumes, Cover Letters, Thank You Letters.
5) Referrals to Employer Based Training Activities Taking Place at the Dane County Job Center, YWCA Annex, Urban League, MATC, etc. Including Referrals to Workforce Investment Act Funded Training Programs.
6) Individualized or Group Counseling Sessions Addressing Job Seeking and Job Retention Skills. Topics may Include:
Completing a Strong Application Resume Formats
Conducting Follow-Up Phone Calls Interviewing Skills
Dressing and Grooming for Employment Cover Letters
Personal Responsibility in the Workplace
Where to Look for Work Based on your Conviction Record
Troubleshooting Common Problems that Affect Absenteeism/ Tardiness (retention)7) Information, Referrals and Assistance with Accessing and Applying for Community Resources as Appropriate (Medical Assistance, FoodShare, Child Care, W2, Social Security, Housing Assistance, Emergency Assistance, DVR, Older Worker Programs, referrals to Mental Health and AODA Treatment Programming, etc..)
8) Assistance with Accessing Job Center Resources. This Includes Advocacy Work in Relation to Program Eligibility and Compliance, Documentation and Benefits.
