JOB DEVELOPMENT Purpose of Job Development Services To provide Welfare-to-Work, Greater Avenues for Independence (GAIN) participants with services that will assist them in obtaining employment and becoming self-sufficient. To provide Welfare-to-Work, Greater Avenues for Independence (GAIN) participants with services that will assist them in obtaining employment and becoming self-sufficient. Identify the needs of businesses/employers and provide support and service for improved workforce development. Identify the needs of businesses/employers and provide support and service for improved workforce development.

JOB DEVELOPMENT Job Development Services are provided in collaboration by GAIN and General Relief Opportunities for Work (GROW) Business Services Specialists (BSS)/Job Developers. Job Development Services are provided in collaboration by GAIN and General Relief Opportunities for Work (GROW) Business Services Specialists (BSS)/Job Developers. Currently, there are approximately 60 DPSS Job Developers throughout Los Angeles County. Currently, there are approximately 60 DPSS Job Developers throughout Los Angeles County.

JOB DEVELOPMENT Services Provided by BSS/Job Developers Participant-Related Services Participant-Related Services –Assess and determine participant’s work and education history –Uncover and address potential employment barriers –Provide employment preparation workshops –Assist with job search and resume development –Establish marketable abilities and skills

JOB DEVELOPMENT Services Provided by BSS/Job Developers (cont.) Participant-Related Services (cont.) Participant-Related Services (cont.) –Provide Supportive Services to conduct Job Search and secure employment. Transportation Expenses Transportation Expenses Ancillary Expenses (Clothing, Uniforms, etc.) Ancillary Expenses (Clothing, Uniforms, etc.) Child Care Expenses Child Care Expenses –Conduct Expungement Workshops to assist participants in removing certain criminal offenses from record.

JOB DEVELOPMENT Services Provided by BSS/Job Developers (cont.) Business-Related Services Business-Related Services –Based geographically, interact and network with the business community, non-profit organizations and agencies such as WorkSource Centers, Los Angeles County Office of Education, Chamber of Commerce, and employment agencies –Identify potential job leads and contact potential employers –Plan, conduct and attend community job fairs/recruitments

JOB DEVELOPMENT Services Provided to Veterans Assist participants with finding appropriate path to self-sufficiency by referring them to: Assist participants with finding appropriate path to self-sufficiency by referring them to: –America’s Job Centers that provide veteran specific work and/or training programs –Employment Development Department (EDD) providing veteran specific work and/or training programs –Veterans Hiring Sprees and other hiring activities

Job Development Cluster Model Seven clusters have been established throughout Los Angeles County and are comprised of one or more GAIN/GROW offices and community organizations in shared service areas based on geographic locations. Seven clusters have been established throughout Los Angeles County and are comprised of one or more GAIN/GROW offices and community organizations in shared service areas based on geographic locations. The Cluster Model Provides a more structured setting enabling better communication between Job Developers, employers and community organizations. The Cluster Model Provides a more structured setting enabling better communication between Job Developers, employers and community organizations. Cluster meetings are held at least quarterly to discuss activities, training, upcoming job fair/recruitments. Cluster meetings are held at least quarterly to discuss activities, training, upcoming job fair/recruitments. JOB DEVELOPMENT

Job Development Outreach We utilize the following techniques when networking with potential employers: Be Prepared when contacting local businesses/employers Be Prepared when contacting local businesses/employers –Share your agencies resources and provide information to potential employers. Indicate how and where they can contact you to provide job openings. Have a clear purpose when contacting potential employers Have a clear purpose when contacting potential employers –Are you reaching out to invite them to participate in job fairs or to conduct an individual job recruitment for your candidates? –Are you reaching out to them to present prospective candidates for their listed job openings?

JOB DEVELOPMENT Job Development Outreach (cont.) DPSS Employer Services Webpage* DPSS Employer Services Webpage* –Provides a website for employers to submit job orders online at no cost. –Serves as a resource for job developers to help DPSS participants find employment and become self-sufficient. Promoting DPSS Employer Services Webpage Promoting DPSS Employer Services Webpage –Market website by providing informational flyers during any business contact and during local job fairs and/or recruitments. –DPSS created a Quick Response Code (QRC) to be included in all job development flyers/brochures with direct link to the Employer Services Website. *(

JOB DEVELOPMENT Job Developers Training JDs are provided with training and subject-related workshops on a regular basis to ensure efficient and satisfactory services to employers and participants. JDs are provided with training and subject-related workshops on a regular basis to ensure efficient and satisfactory services to employers and participants. Training is geared to prepare JDs for the expectations of their jobs and to keep them motivated and well-informed. Training is geared to prepare JDs for the expectations of their jobs and to keep them motivated and well-informed. Customized and comprehensive training provided by LACOE on a quarterly or semi-annual basis. Customized and comprehensive training provided by LACOE on a quarterly or semi-annual basis. These trainings assist JDs in being well prepared to assist employers with their hiring needs and to help participants address and overcome barriers to permanent employment. These trainings assist JDs in being well prepared to assist employers with their hiring needs and to help participants address and overcome barriers to permanent employment.

JOB DEVELOPMENT DPSS Job Developers Training/Conferences Annual Countywide Job Development Conference in partnership with the LA Area Chamber of Commerce and other organizations. Annual Countywide Job Development Conference in partnership with the LA Area Chamber of Commerce and other organizations. –The Countywide Conference offers JDs the opportunity to attend various workshops such as finding jobs through crafting an effective resume, networking strategies, employer tax credits and incentives, and criminal record expungement.

JOB DEVELOPMENT Overall Goal is to assist participants in: Finding employment, Finding employment, Building careers, Building careers, Retaining jobs, Retaining jobs, Becoming financially independent and economically stable. Becoming financially independent and economically stable.

JOB DEVELOPMENT Our Future Plans: Enhancement to the DPSS Employer Website; trainings; Post Employment Services (PES) Workshop. Enhancement to the DPSS Employer Website; trainings; Post Employment Services (PES) Workshop. Annual Business Services Specialist/Job Developer Conference Annual Business Services Specialist/Job Developer Conference