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: Stephen Blackford sblackford@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
- Career Mapping and Planning Manual
- I-Trac Customer Documentation Upload Manual
- Updated Data Entry guide coming soon
- Career Boost Data Entry Guide
- PY23 P10K Changes Power Point
- EOP Confirmations Guide
Reporting Guidance
DCJ Quarterly Report Guidance
- DCJ Quarterly Report Template – 10/14/2024
- EOP DCJ Quarterly Reporting Guidance for PY 24
- 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
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
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 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
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.
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: