2021-2022 Program Book

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2021-2022 Program Information

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DOR Services

Goodwill Industries of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties is a vendor of the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) and provides free one-on-one employment services to individuals with disabilities.

DOR Adult Services Participants work with one of our Employment Services Coordinators who provides case management, job search assistance, and other employment services. We focus on providing direct placement into completive employment with employers in the community. We do not currently provide supported employment services.

DOR Student Services The DOR Student Services Paid Work Experience program provides students with disabilities paid work experience to explore different types of jobs, gain experience in an employment setting, learn new skills, and obtain employer references.

Summer Training and Employment Program for Students (STEPS) STEPS provides job preparation training, including job exploration, workplace readiness skills training, and work-based learning experiences, as well as paid work experience to students with disabilities. This program is a partnership with the Santa Barbara County Workforce Development Board and is available in Santa Barbara County.

Programs are referral based and all referrals must be received from the Department of Rehabilitation. Services are provided in both Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. Contact us to learn more.

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CARF Accreditation demonstrated to a team of surveyors during an on-site visit its commitment to offering programs and services that are measurable, accountable, and of the highest quality.

In April 2021, Goodwill Industries of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties was once again accredited for a period of three years for the following programs: Community Employment Services: Employment Supports, Community Employment Services: Job Development, and Employments Skills Training Services (Governance Standards Applied) This accreditation decision represents the highest level of accreditation that can be given to an organization and shows the organization’s substantial conformance to the CARF standards. An organization receiving a Three-Year Accreditation has put itself through a rigorous peer review process. It has

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CARF is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body whose mission is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process and continuous improvement services that center on enhancing the lives of the persons served. Founded in 1966 as the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, and now known as CARF International, the accrediting body establishes consumerfocused standards to help organizations measure and improve the quality of their programs and services. For more information about the accreditation process, please visit the CARF website at www.carf.org.

Mission Services 2021-2022

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Long-Term Unemployed Goodwill helps people who have been unemployed for an extended amount of time by offering the training and guided support needed to find and maintain meaningful employment.

We provide individualized assessments, job skills development, resume building and interview practice. We also provide access to training and certification programs.

Supportive services are available upon request on a per need basis and may include assistance getting work clothes, tools, bus passes, gas money, and more.

Participants must be able to verify term of unemployment and be at least 18 years of age. Eligibility varies by program and other eligibility requirements may apply. Contact us to learn more.

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Employer Services

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Goodwill Industries of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties

How to Partner with Us We partner with over 300 local business who provide workplace training and experience to job seekers. To connect people with career opportunities, we need committed, collaborative partners working across sectors and industries. Let us help you find qualified employees for your growing business.

Benefits for employers: • Increase productivity and grow your business • Candidates matched to your business needs • Receive up to 100% of employee wages paid up to six months, including workers compensation • We can background check and prescreen candidates for you • Continuing support from experienced Goodwill staff who help ensure employees thrive in their employment

Benefits for participants: • Job readiness training and job coaching • On-the-job training opportunities • Paid work experience • Update their resume with current work experience • Elevated interview skills

Expanded Subsidized Employment (ESE) Ventura County The ESE program provides subsidized job placement services to CalWORKS recipients and offers wage reimbursement to local employers. This program is a partnership with the County of Ventura Human Services Agency. The program is only open to referrals from the County of Ventura Human Services Agency. Participants must be a current CalWORKS recipient and at least 18 years old. I-9 documentation, or the ability to obtain, is also required. All services are provided at no cost. Contact us to learn more.

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Goodwill Mission Services can be provided in person at our offices, virtually using Zoom or over the phone, or a combination. We are also able to provide services at various locations for those who cannot come into our offices.

We have bilingual staff available to provide services in both English and Spanish. Each program has various eligibility requirements.

Visit: www.goodwillvsb.org/mission-services Email: workforceservices@goodwillvsb.org

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