Employment
Our employment program take into consideration the amount of income needed to meet basic needs for a given family size in New Jersey. Therefore the focus is not only be in obtaining a job but also on being able to maintain a decent life standard without relying on the welfare system. The following have been covered: resumes writing, job search, job readiness, job upgrade and job counseling. The job developer set up an employment plan with the family that highlights the strategies that will be incorporated to attain self-sufficiency. In addition, we will work with the family to make sure that employment does not destroy the family equilibrium. This entails developing a family employment plan and referring families to appropriate services such as child care, counseling, and case management.
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