Program guidance for EOP AHFE staff
Program Summary/Description
A Home for Everyone Economic Opportunity Program (AHFE EOP) serves low-income adult residents of Multnomah County who are homeless, formerly homeless, or at imminent risk of losing their housing and who want to engage in coaching, skill development and training to achieve their employment goals.
Program Contacts
Lead: Jennifer Fox [email protected] 503-235-8266
Contract Managers:
- Central City Concern: Jennifer Fox [email protected]
- IRCO: Stephen Blackford [email protected]
- Latino Network: Ernesta Ingeleviciute [email protected]
- Our Just Future: Stephen Blackford [email protected]
- POIC: Natalia Rawls Regis [email protected]
Key Program Documents
Economic Opportunity Program (EOP) Regional Program Standards
Career Boost Regional Program Standards
Program Guides
- Career Mapping and Planning Manual
- Updated EOP Data Entry guide coming soon
- Career Boost Data Entry Guide
- I-Trac Customer Documentation Upload Manual
- ITrac Confirmations Handout
Program Tools
- PY25 Population A/B Determination Form – English (for AHFE enrollment)
- PY25 Population A/B Determination Form – Spanish (for AHFE enrollment)
Program Reporting Templates & Guidance
- PY25 AHFE Quarterly Report Template – New as of 9/30/25!
- PY25 AHFE Quarterly Reporting Guidance – New as of 9/30/25!
- EOP Success Story Template
- Success Story Release Form
- Q2 & Q4 Follow up Quarter Calculator Tool
Additional Forms & Guidance
WorkSource Enrollment
- Additional Guidance on WIOA Enrollment Changes
- WS Enrollment Flow Chart
- Adult Eligibility and Documentation Guide
- WIOA Income Calculator Worksheet
- Selective Service Non Registration Questionaire
- SSN Disclosure (see the Other Worksystems Policies page to download)
- EEO Disclosure (see the Other Worksystems Policies page to download)
Work Authorization
This is new as of October 2025. Visit this Work Authorization section for the latest information.
Career Boost
- iMatchSkills DHS STEP Registration Instructions
- STEP iMS Registration SSN Information Sharing Authorization
- Career Boost Electronic Signature Guidance
- How to Create a Test Record in WOMIS
Other
Career and Resource Plan Template PY24 Google Doc
Career and Resource Plan Template Word Electronic
Career and Resource Plan Template Word Hard Copy
Career Plan Desk Reference Guide
How to Create a Test Record in WOMIS
Worksystems Centralized Services
Rent Assistance
- Rent Assistance Data Entry Guide
- Rent Assistance Data Entry for Career Coaches – Slide Deck from Sept 2024
- Who Refers Where PY24
- Rent Assistance Tips: Handout for Career Coaches
- Rent Assistance Referral Process for OJF – Slide Deck
Paid Worker Opportunities
Contacts:
- Chris Brady – [email protected] – 971-722-4305
- Mel Diyarza- [email protected]
In PY25 beginning July 1, 2025, Career Coaches can refer customers for paid work opportunities designed to connect work-ready customers with entry-level positions in targeted industries or programs. Paid work opportunities are available in the following areas:
- Child Care/Preschool – If interested in entry-level childcare or preschool positions in Multnomah and Washington Counties, customers can submit an interest form here. Please note: State of Oregon licensing regulations require individuals over the age of 18 to enroll in the State’s Central Background Registry prior to placement in a child care facility. Early Learning Works Opportunities | PDXMWCCSite
Links to Outside Resources
General Resources
- APN Resource Hub
- 211 info to access local resources and services
Housing Resources
Additional housing resources with Home Forward: Section 8, Project-based vouchers and new RLRA program:
AHFE Trainings
- Training from Joint Office of Homeless Services- CoC Trainings — A Home for Everyone
- Technical Assistance videos from Homebase (JOHS contractor) – youtube channel full of content for working with customers
EOP Staff Training
Get the latest updates and standard how-tos on the EOP Staff Training page.