JOBS SELF SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM INFORMATION
The goal of the JOBS Program is to assist our customers who are receiving OWF in obtaining self- sufficiency and finding gainful employment.
Adults are required to participate with the JOBS Program to eliminate barriers, learn job readiness skills, and complete work experience hours in the community. The requirements for the JOBS Program are customized based on household composition. The chart below explains the JOBS Program hour requirements:
| Household Composition | Weekly Required Hours | Weekly Required Hours |
| Single Parent with Child under the age of 1 | 20 hours | 86 hours |
| Single Parent with Child under the age of 6 | 20 hours | 86 hours |
| Single Parent with Child over the age of 6 | 30 hours | 129 hours |
| Single Adult whom is pregnant in last trimester (no other children) | 30 hours | 129 hours |
| Two Parent Household | 35 hours | 151 hours |
The JOBS Program has several assignments which meet the State Requirements for participation:
- Paid Employment
- Work Experience Program
- Community Service
- Vocational Education
- Job Search/Job Readiness
- Job Club
The above assignment types can be combined for our customers to meet JOBS participation.
Job Club is a job readiness training class that must be attended for 6 consecutive days. Job Club gives the participant the necessary tools for a successful outcome in their search for employment. The topics discussed are resume writing, cover letters, completing job applications, interviewing, and searching for employment on the internet. Completion of this assignment is a requirement prior to authorization of OWF benefits.