Job Placement Support

Services include job mentorship and placement, job referrals, vocational training, cell phone loan program, interview/work clothes and shoes, haircuts and styling, toiletries, bus pass assistance, resume building, interview skills practice and custom.

PROGRAM PHONE:

(808) 447-2844

TARGET: Homeless or at risk of being homeless

FEES: No Fee for Service

INTAKE PROCEDURE: written application/turn in application on line; meet in person for an employment assessment; develop a service work plan

Hele2Work@ihs-hawaii.org

First week of each month

Haleiwa - Waialua Community Center, Wednesday 10am - 2pm

Kakaako - Feeding Hawaii Together, Thursday 10am - 2pm

Airport - Nimitz Viaduct, Friday 10am - 12pm

Second week of each month

Waimanalo - St. George Church, Tuesday 9:30am - 12pm

Waikiki - The Office at Ainahau Gardens, Wed 11am - 3pm

Waianae - Hale Wai Vista Comm Center, Thurs 12pm - 4pm

Kalihi - Feeding the Hungry-Frist Samoan Assembly Church, Thursday 10am - 2pm

Third week of each month

Wahiawa - Hope Inc., Wednesday 1pm - 4pm

Kakaako - Feeding Hawaii Together, Thursday 10am - 2pm

Aiport - Nimitz Viaduct, Friday 10am - 12pm

Fourth week of the month

Waimanalo - St. George Church, Tuesday 9:30am - 12pm

Waianae - Hale Wai Vista Community, Thurs 12pm - 4pm

Moiliili - St. Mary's Episcopal Church , Thursday 10am - 2pm

Mon.-Fri.: By appointment only.

(808)695-2603

Dress for Success promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and career development tools to help them thrive in work and in life. Women referred into the program are able to take part in the following programs:

Suiting: A personal shopper assists each woman with a complete outfit for her job interview. When available, we also provide accessories such as shoes, jewelry, a hand bag and makeup. Our goal is for her to leave Dress for Success with a complete outfit that will help her feel confident in her interview and land a job. Once she gets a job, we invite her to return to receive additional apparel to mix and match for up to a week's worth of clothing.

RISE!: This job readiness training program for women meets once a week on Tuesday mornings from 8:30 to noon. Classes will address and aid in eliminating the frustrating obstacles that may arise during a search for employment. Four eight week cohorts are held during the year.

Professional Women's Group: Offers successfully employed women a support system where volunteers and staff empower them to retain their jobs, build their careers and continue to thrive. Topics such as improving communication skills, childcare issues, financial planning, and stress management will be covered at monthly meetings.

Personal Pathways: Series of workshops to provide knowledge and confidence for the aspiring professional woman.

Provides short-term rental subsidy assistance for up to 24 months to people experiencing homelessness who are willing to increase income primarily through employment. Participants follow an individualized employment and training plan toward maintaining employment; increasing savings; sustaining a fair market rental unit; and transitioning to affordable housing. The program is funded under the HOME Investments Partnerships Program.

Phone: (808)768-5727 or (808)768-5733

SERVICE AREA: Oahu.

ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must meet the minimum requirements of having verification that each household member meets the federal definition of homelessness and have an annual income that does not exceed 60% of the area median income, adjusted for household size, as determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Eligible applicants must be willing to contribute 30% of household's gross income toward rent and utilities. At least one adult family member must be employed 20+ hours per week for a minimun of 3 months. Completion of Money Smart Certification.

INTAKE PROCEDURE: If you are living in a transitional or emergency shelter, please obtain a referral letter from your case manager. Provide the verification letter in person or fax to (808)832-7805.

If you are homeless not living in a shelter, please contact one of the following agencies to obtain a homeless verification letter. Provide the verification letter in person or fax to (808)832-7805.

Provides job placement and support programs for people receiving food stamps.

Individuals must be referred by Department of Human Services (DHS).

Provides First-to-Work program (employment, training, and job placement services) for individuals receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families / Vocational Rehabilitation services.

Individuals must be referred by Department of Human Services (DHS)

Our Employment Services Program provides exceptional, individualized services supporting community integration through competitive employment. We believe that all people, regardless of labels or diagnoses (Intellectual/Developmental Disorder, Autism, etc.), should have the opportunity to offer their talents to work in the community, if they want.

INTAKE PROCEDURE: Department of Health Division of Vocational Rehabilitation referral process, Department of Health Developmental Disabilities case manager referral.

EMAIL:

JEng@eastersealshawaii.org

Mon. - Fri.: 8:30 am- 4:30 pm

(808) 529-1766

(808) 856-8019

Mon. - Fri.: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

(808) 532-2100

-Medicaid Waiver Program serves individuals with disabilities referred by the State of Hawaii Department of Health Developmental Disabilities Division, offering personal assistance/habilitation services, adult day health services, and employment services for medicaid waiver clients.

-Employment Program serves clients referred by the State of Hawaii Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), assisting individuals with disabilities and other barriers to gain and maintain employment.

-Work-Life Development Program places individuals with disabilities in six-week paid internships in work settings while supplementing their work with recreational activities to provide balance in their lives.

-Thread-ability Program allows individuals with disabilities to learn the art of sewing.

-Disability Awareness Project is meant to break down attitudinal barriers in the community by implementing innovative and interactive disability awareness curricular in schools, businesses, and community groups.

TARGET: Adults with disabilities, specifically those seeking Medicaid Waiver Services (via referral from DHDD) or Employment Services (via referral from DHSDivision of Vocational Rehabilitation).

FEES: Free.