Provides a program to assist and support those needing to develop and increase job search skills and obtain meaningful employment. Topics include career assessment, interview practice, resume building, time management, workplace etiquette, trauma, communication and conflict resolution and financial literacy. Child care assistance, lunch and breakfast are available, transportation provided if needed. Clients, who may be interested, can be assisted in enrollment in the Culinary Arts Program.

Provides for expenses not covered by other benefits. Expenses include books, fees, and training needed to pursue educational opportunities and/or start a new career.

Provides assistance with job readiness.

Offers programs to support the development of job related skills. Topics include Career Search, Cover Letters, Resume Writing, Interview Techniques, Clothing Etiquette, and more.

CCMEP provides employment and training services to eligible, low-income individuals based on a comprehensive assessment of employment and training needs, as well as a basic skills assessment. Participants are provided services to support goals outlined in their individual opportunity plan, which may include support to obtain a high school diploma, job placement, work experience, and other supportive services such as child care and transportation. Individuals participating in CCMEP are required to commit to participating in activities outlined in their individual opportunity plan for a minimum of 20 hours per week. CCMEP case managers are required to engage with participants at least every 30 days, or if a participant is receiving intensive case management, at least every 14 days.

Provides job training and readiness testing and computerized lab.

Provides general counseling services and career/academic guidance to students.

Comprehensive behavioral health treatment for children and adolescents with emotional/behavioral /substance problems; individual, group, family counseling; case management/therapeutic behavioral support; summer intensive outpatient program; psychiatric services; 24-hour crisis intervention; school-based suicide prevention program, early child-parent education, ropes and initiative course, mental health evaluation, in-school consultation, peer support, respite.

Comprehensive behavioral health treatment for children and adolescents with emotional/behavioral /substance problems; individual, group, family counseling; case management/therapeutic behavioral support; summer intensive outpatient program; psychiatric services; 24-hour crisis intervention; school-based suicide prevention program, early child-parent education, ropes and initiative course, mental health evaluation, in-school consultation, peer support, respite.

Career Exploration Specialized program to assist clients in identifying vocational assets, aptitudes, interests, and potential barriers to employment. This program may include testing, community based assessments, labor market information, and occupational information. COMMUNITY BASED ASSESSMENT : Provides clients an opportunity to sample a particular job of interest. Evaluations assess the client’s capabilities, if the goal is realistic, and whether training should continue in the chosen career path. This allows clients to experience several job sites, each lasting only a few days. JOB COACHING: One-on-one assistance for clients involved in training programs who may need intensive training and/or require a specialized training approach. Coaching can assist in learning job duties, quantity/quality of work standards, work place communication, interpersonal skills, and appropriate work behaviors. JOB SEEKING SKILLS TRAINING (JSST): Designed to assist an individual in successfully identifying and responding to potential job opportunities. The service addresses locating job opportunities, interviewing skills, and developing a job application/resume/cover letter. Learn how to follow up with employers, address potential barriers, and manage online profiles. JOB DEVELOPMENT : Assists clients in learning the skills necessary to access employment opportunities and obtain employment. This includes instruction and assistance in resume development, job applications, proper work attitude, grooming/hygiene, interpersonal skills, and interviewing skills. JOB RETENTION: Working with clients and employers to problem solve and remove any barriers to job retention. Involves follow-up phone calls and/or visits to the job site as determined by the referring counselor, Career Services Specialist, and/or the client. Specialists work closely with the client, employer, and co-workers to support the client in removing barriers to job retention. Personal Adjustment Teaches behavior skills, interpersonal skills, life management skills, and career skills. Includes training in customer service, building successful relationships, self-confidence, family dynamics, transportation issues, housing, productivity, and emphasizes gaining a sense of control over the client’s environment. Each area has its own curriculum and workbook. OCCUPATIONAL SKILL TRAINING: Specialized curriculums for job specific training to employer specifications; including safety practices, workplace literacy, and numeric skills specific to the occupation. SUPPORTIVE CAREER SERVICES: Services may include such tasks as: assisting the consumer purchasing appropriate work clothing, purchasing gas cards and/or transportation vouchers, and assisting consumer access to other community resources. TRAVEL TRAINING: Utilized to teach individuals how to travel independently on public transportation. Instruction will include: learning how to schedule transportation requests with transportation providers, reading bus schedules, purchasing tokens/bus passes, training on the public transportation rules, demonstrating how to ride public transportation and contingency planning in the event of an emergency or unexpected issue such as missing a bus, getting off at the wrong stop, etc. WORK ADJUSTMENT : Specialized training in obtaining work behaviors necessary to gain and maintain employment in the community. Program includes proper work habits, social skills, quantity/quality of work, hygiene, acceptance of supervision, and safety awareness.

Provides emergency assistance for services and items related to maintaining or obtaining employment. Transportation and Employment Assistance: Provides assistance with automotive repairs, parts, service, towing charges and so forth. Offers drivers’ education courses, drivers’ license fees and license plate fee assistance. Purchase of special tools and equipment needed for employment (such as wrenches for a car mechanic, work boots, tool belts, safety equipment, back supports and so forth.). Higher Education Assistance: Provides assistance with expenses related to higher education and/or training such as testing for State licenses, board certification, commercial driver’s license, costs of books, lab fees and registration fees. Relocation Assistance: Will assist with relocation expenses if the client must move for employment purposes. Relocation expenses for employment out of county or out of state only.

Provides general counseling and career/academic counseling to students and their families.

Provides vocational training for individuals with barriers to employment (including those with disabilities). Includes pre-employment training and work experience and job placement.

Provides academic counseling, college planning assistance, intelligence testing, and career counseling. Works with youth and families by providing general counseling and social work services, including referrals to needed social services.

The YES Program strives to help youth become self sufficient by providing access to services such as Tutoring/Academic help, Continuing Education support, Job-shadowing and employment help, job shadowing and job training, Community Service opportunities, Guidance and referrals to other agencies.

Offers volunteer firefighting support positions for youth. Cadets are introduced to fire fighting and rescue techniques, learn to use fire department equipment, and take safe driving classes.

Provides vocational assessment and vocational education as well as a wide range of job related classes for youth. Courses onsite include Marketing, Media Arts, Cosmetology, Auto Technology, Construction, Criminology, Teachers Academy. In addition, numerous other programs such as Health Science, Firefighting/EMT, Pharmacy Tech, etc.are offered through a partnership in the Heights CTE Consortium.

Provides multiple services to help integrate immigrants and refugees into society by assisting them with job search, interview prep, resume writing assistance, and more.

PCDJFS is hosting resume building workshops for individuals seeking employment. They will assist with building resumes and registering participants on OhioMeansJobs. Participants are encouraged to bring their resume and dress for success.

Provides supervision and counseling to adult felony offenders and their families. Refers offenders to various community programs and tracks their compliance with the terms of their probation.