General Relief Policy - Department of Public Social Services

appointment.
Refer to WA No. 16 Entering New GROW
Orientation Dates for LEADER instructions.
GR 41-415.3 – Job Skills
Preparation Class
GR 41-415.4 – Fastrak
Job Skills Preparation Class
The three-week Job Skills Preparation Class
(JSPC) consists of a one-week workshop and two
weeks of directed job search activities. In the Job
Skills Preparation Class, individuals learn jobseeking
techniques, such as resume/application
completion, mock interviews, etc. They also
develop job leads, schedule interviews, network and
use the internet and phone banks set up for calling
prospective employers, expand job search and
employer contacts, and receive continued support
and connection with the program once employed.
These activities are designed to motivate, build selfesteem
and self-confidence, improve self-image
and develop workplace skills.
Fastrak (FT)
Returning GROW individuals and those over age 50
will be assigned to this three-week component.
Workshops will address job retention, soft skills,
barriers to employment and provide specialized
employment counseling.
GR 41-415.5 –
Vocational Assessment
GR 41-415-6 –
Education/Training
Vocational Assessment
Individuals who remain unemployed after JSPC (or
Fastrak) will be assigned to professional vocational
assessors who will evaluate what they need to
obtain jobs. The result of assessment is an agreed
upon employment plan and 20 hours per week of
activities needed to achieve the employment goal.
These activities will be selected from
education/training, intensive case management or
work experience. If needed, they may also include,
as part of the 20 hours per week, participation in
supportive services programs.
Education/Training
Individuals who are in need of additional education
or training to realize their employment goals will be
assigned to a school/program that meets their
needs. Upon completion, individuals may be
assigned to work experience or job search until they