JobWORKs-SE

What Is JobWORKs-SE?

JobWORKs-SE is San Joaquin County's Expanded Subsidized Employment Program. Our goal is to provide a source of income for eligible Employment Services participants, also known as Employment Services participants, through short term employment that may lead to future long term unsubsidized employment.

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What is Expanded Subsidized Employment?

Expanded Subsidized Employment (ESE) is a two-tier program that includes expanded work experience and subsidized employment opportunities for eligible participants. ESE reimburses employers fifty percent of new hire wages for up to six months. The primary goal of the program is to provide an immediate source of income for eligible Employment Services participants. This short-term opportunity may lead to future long-term unsubsidized employment and self-sufficiency.

Eligibility is based on 3 factors:

  • CalWORKs eligibility
  • Employment Services participation
  • Job readiness

 

How to apply?
Employment Services participants must contact their Employment Services case manager and request a referral to JobWORKs-SE. The participants case manager and JobWORKs-SE provider will evaluate the participants job readiness, experience and job skills to determine proper job placement for subsidized employment.

Services

  • Personalized job placement
  • Local Employers
  • Job leads
  • Resume and interview assistance for referred participants

Support

  • Paid childcare
  • Clothing allowance
  • Transportation assistance
  • Other ancillary payments as needed

Possible Outcomes

  • Valuable work experience
  • Up to six months of subsidized employment
  • On site permanent job placement
  • Employment 20-40 hours per week

Contact Us

CalWORKs Employment Center
900 E. Oak St. 2nd Floor
Stockton, CA 95202
P.O. Box 201056
Stockton, CA 95201-3006
 
Phone: (209) 953 - 7000
Email: JobWORKS-SE@sjgov.org

 

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