Program guidance for EOP Portland program staff
Program Summary/Description
The Portland EOP program is a suite of program services offered through community-based organizations and built on the career coaching model that systemically ties long-term, relationship-based career coaching to employment resources. Portland EOP program serves low-income adult city of Portland residents.
Program Contacts
Lead: Ernesta Ingeleviciute eingeleviciute@worksystems.org 503-478-7341
Contract Managers:
- Central City Concern: Jennifer Fox jfox@worksystems.org
- IRCO: Stephen Blackford sblackford@worksystems.org
- Our Just Future: Blackford sblackford@worksystems.org
- SE Works: Ernesta Ingeleviciute eingeleviciute@worksystems.org
- Trash for Peace: Ernesta Ingeleviciute eingeleviciute@worksystems.org
Key Program Documents
Economic Opportunity Program (EOP) Regional Program Standards (RPS)
Career Boost Regional Program Standards
Program Guides
- Career Mapping and Planning Manual
- I-Trac Customer Documentation Upload Manual
- Updated EOP Data Entry guide coming soon
- Career Boost Data Entry Guide
- PY23 P10K Changes Power Point
- EOP Confirmations Guide
Reporting Guidance
EOP Quarterly Report Template PY24
EOP Portland Quarterly Reporting Guidance for PY 24
Q2 & Q4 Follow up Quarter Calculator Tool
Templates and Forms
WorkSource Enrollment
Additional guidance on WIOA enrolment changes
Adult Eligibility and Documentation Guide
WIOA Income Calculator Worksheet
SSN Disclosure (see the Other Worksystems Policies page to download)
EEO Disclosure (see the Other Worksystems Policies page to download)
Selective Service Registration – Request for Status Information Letter
Work Authorization
This is new as of October 2025.
- Work Authorization Guidance for WIOA Programs
- Examples of Permanent and Temporary Work Authorization Documents
- Work Authorization Training Recording (9.30.2025)
- Work Authorization Training Notes (9.30.2025)
Have questions? Email Kari Brenk, CCing Ernesta Ingeleviciute
Kari Brenk | kbrenk@worksystems.org
Ernesta Ingeleviciute | eIngeleviciute@worksystems.org
EOP Portland Enrollment
Economic Opportunity Program Income Guidelines
Verify City of Portland Residency
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
Resources/ Centralized Services
Rent Assistance
Eligibility Screening Checklist (for referrals to Latino Network and CCC hubs)
Rent Assistance Data Entry for Career Coaches – Slide Deck
Rent Assistance Data Entry Guide
Rent Assistance Referral Process for OJF – Slide Deck
Rent Assistance Tips: Handout for Career Coaches
Child Care
Child Care Assistance Program for Customers in Training (OTCC)
Paid Worker Opportunities
Contacts:
Chris Brady – christopher.brady@pcc.edu – 971-722-4305
Mel Diyarza- mel.diyarza@pcc.edu
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