Program Summary/Description
DCJ EOP provides career coaching services to eligible low-income, justice-involved individuals to achieve their career track employment goals. These individuals are referred to the Economic Opportunity Program (EOP) by the Multnomah County Dept of Community Justice (DCJ).
Program Contacts
Lead: Stephen Blackford sblackford@worksystems.org
Contract Managers:
- Central City Concern: Jennifer Fox jfox@worksystems.org
- Our Just Future: Jennifer Fox jfox@worksystems.org
- SE Works: Stephen Blackford sblackford@worksystems.org
Key Program Documents
Economic Opportunity Program (EOP) Regional Program Standards (RPS)
Career Boost Regional Program Standards
Program Guides
- How to create and maintain effective Career Plan
- I-Trac Customer Documentation Upload Manual
- Updated Data Entry guide coming soon
- Career Boost Data Entry Guide
- PY23 P10K Changes Power Point
Reporting Guidance
DCJ Quarterly Report Guidance <Coming Soon!>
- DCJ Quarterly Report Template – New as of 10/14/2024!
- EOP Success Story Template
- Success Story Release Form
- 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
Selective Service Registration – Request for Status Information Letter
Career Boost
iMatchSkills DHS STEP Registration Instructions
STEP iMS Registration SSN Information Sharing Authorization
Career Boost Electronic Signature Guidance
Other
Career and Resource Plan Template PY23
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 PY24 beginning July 1, 2024, 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.
- Here for Portland – A limited number of entry-level restaurant/retail positions will be available at the beginning of PY24. If working with customers interested in these positions, submit an interest form here. Customers must meet PDX ARPA eligibility requirements.
Links to Resources
- APN Resource Hub
- 211 info to access local resources and services
- Additional housing resources with Home Forward: Section 8, Project-based vouchers and new RLRA program: