Homeless women and families have unique needs related to securing income for housing.
There is a clear service gap for this population. CCI’s new workforce initiative was developed to help increase income for both housing and food security. The program leverages CCI’s expertise in working with this population along with community partners within a new model of employment-focused support for the homeless.
CCI’s Employment Services Program is a new approach to workforce development within the homeless provider service arena. The Employment Services Program is unique because it addresses employment barriers specific to women and families struggling with homelessness through a combination of onsite intensive individual support; life-tools; consistent, positive behavior reinforcement; incentives; and access to community resources that will help a marginalized population transition out of homelessness and on to self-support. Employment Services leverages case management services and a deep understanding of clients’ struggles, recognizing the common lack of healthy support systems.
CCI's Employment Services Program focuses on:
- Soft skills for the workplace
- Job readiness training
- Resume/cover letter writing and interviewing skills
- Direct training in hospitality and other service industries
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROGRAM CLIENT AFFIRMATION STATEMENT
- I am a unique individual with personal power.
- I agree to do everything in my power to achieve my goals.
- My individual plan for independence and employment is my roadmap to success.
- The workshops and training I receive will help me achieve my personal goals.
- I will uphold the principles of dignity, integrity and respect for myself, my peers and others.
- I will not be penalized for not achieving my goals, but I will be rewarded for every step I take.
- I am completely in charge of my actions.
- The choices I make today, good or bad, will affect me for the rest of my life.
