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Work Readiness

The Work Readiness Resource (WRR) is an interactive hub of resources and tools for case managers and CalWORKs clients to help the clients achieve self-sufficiency. Clients use the WRR to help develop their resumes, prepare for interviews, determine their interests, examine their work history, and identify education and training requirements as it relates to available jobs and careers in their geographic area, which is vital to the attainment of self-sufficiency.

For Clients

Under the “For Clients” section, clients will be able to access resources for developing a roadmap for their career. There are three levels tailored to a client’s level of work readiness. The three levels start with basic work exploration activities and resources, then provide clients with tools for understanding their education and training and skill-levels, and then conclude with a set of tools and resources to better assist OCAT users and clients in understanding labor market information and building a plan to more effectively improve a client’s ability to progress on a career path.

 

Level One allows clients to start to explore the initial stages of work exploration. Clients can learn how to develop an effective resume, draft cover letters, prepare for and conduct an interview, create a career portfolio that includes tools for users to more effectively respond to employer needs, and learn how to budget and manage money.

 

Once clients have completed Level One they can move on to Level Two. Here clients receive resources to more closely identify their work related skills and abilities and how to match skills and interests to those often in the job market. Clients should work with their case manager to establish career goals and objectives. If a case manager is not available, Level Two will provide some important insights on setting a path for personal development and work preparation.

 

Level Three is for those who are more work ready and have some work history. Clients should work with their case managers whenever possible to maximize the use of Level Three.

For Case Managers

The “For Case Managers” section provides information, resources, and tools that OCAT users can use to help clients become self-sufficient. The tools that are available on this page includes a description of the three levels that clients will use as they explore careers, a brief overview of common concepts that users might come across when exploring jobs and careers with clients, and information about difference jobs and careers—this information is divided into subsections which users can click on and review:

 

·        For Clients Overview

·        Key Words and Concepts and Exploring Jobs, Occupations, and Careers Overview

·        Identifying and Addressing Barriers to Employment and Budget Management

·        Different Work Assessments

·        Explore Useful Web Sites for Entering the World of Work

·        Overview of Career Pathways and Clusters

·        Understanding Labor Market Information

·        Labor Market Information Resources

 

 

Resources

The resources included on the left may be used by the Case Manager to provide additional resources to the client.

 

This Website may contain links to other websites and tools.  Although we provide these links and resources as a convenience, CDSS does not monitor or guarantee the content of any third party website, and such third party websites may or may not reflect official CDSS positions on any particular topic.  Website visitors are subject to any linked or third party website’s privacy policy and terms of use. 

For topics not listed to the left (ie. Child Care, Criminal Record and/or Parole or Probation, Human Trafficking, Financial management)  see the following:

 

Child Care

Imperial County Office of Education Early Care and Education Programs

Resources and Referral Services

1398 Sperber Rd El Centro, CA 92243

Ph 760-312-6544

 

Criminal Record and/or Parole or Probation

Family Court Services Self Help

Superior Court

939 W Main Street El Centro, CA 92243

Ph 760-339-4217

 

California Rural Legal Assistance

 449 Broadway St

El Centro, CA 92243

 

Elder Law and Advocacy

Ph 760-353-0223

 

Human Trafficking

Imperial County Victim Witness

217 S 10th Street El Centro, CA 92243

Ph 760-336-3930

 

Bilateral Safely Corridor Coalition

Ph 1-888-373-7888

 

Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST)

Ph 1-888-KEY-2-FREEDOM or 1-888-539-2373

 

National Human Trafficking Resource Center

Ph 1-888-373-7888

 

Financial management

 

Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board

444 S 8th Street Suite -1 A El Centro, CA 92243

Ph 760-482-5773 or 800-321-0911

 

 

 

Comprehensive Assessment

Name Source/Author
Public Assistance Application North Dakota Department of Human Services
About the Federal TANF Program United States Department of Health and Human Services
 

 

Learning Disability

Name Source/Author

Imperial Valley College Disabled Students Program and Services (DSPS)

Imperial Valley College

380 E Aten Rd Bldg 2100 Imperial, CA 92251

Ph 760-352-8320

State of California Department of Rehabilitation

State of California Department of Rehabilitation

1214 W State Street El Centro, CA 92243

Ph 760-353-1350

San Diego Regional Center

San Diego Regional Center

512 W Aten Rd Imperial, CA 92251

Ph 760-355-8383

Social Security Administration

Social Security Administration

3007 N Imperial Avenue El Centro, CA 92243

Ph 800-772-1213

Work Training Center

Work Training Center

210 Wake Avenue El Centro, CA 92243

Ph 760-352-6181

Empire State Screen: Learning Needs Screen of Spanish-Speaking Adults Learning Disabilities Association of Western New York
Interactive Learning Disabilities Checklist National Center for Learning Disabilities
Moving TANF Recipients with Disabilities to Work: Examples of State Strategies NTAR Leadership Center
TABE Practice Tests Eastern Florida State College
TABE Practice Test Review Test Prep Review
TABE Progress Checks Florida Department of Education

 

General Health

Clinicas De Salud Del Pueblo

900 Main Street Brawley, CA 92227

Ph 760-344-6471

 

Clinicas De Salud Del Pueblo

223 W Cole Rd Calexico, CA 92227

Ph 760-344-6471

 

Clinicas De Salud Del Pueblo

8027 Highway 111 Niland, CA 92257

Ph 760-359-0110

 

Clinicas De Salud Del Pueblo

651 Wake Avenue Suite A El Centro, CA 92243

PH 760-352-2257

 

El Centro Regional Medical Center

1415 Ross Avenue El Centro, CA 92243

Ph 760-339-7111

 

El Centro Regional Medical Outpatient Clinic

385 W Main Street El Centro, CA 92243

760-482-9100 or 760-370-8600

 

Pioneers Memorial Hospital Clinic

450 E Birch St Calexico, CA 92231

Ph 760-357-5563

 

Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District

751 W Legion Rd #205 Brawley, CA 92227

Ph 760-351-4848

 

Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

2600 Thomas Drive El Centro, CA 92243

Ph 877-686-5468

 

Name Source/Author
Adult Symptom Checker Isabel
Child Symptom Checker HealthyChildren.org
Disability Assessment Schedule World Health Organization
Screening Checklists for Healthy Living Center for Disease Control
Physical Health Screening Questionnaire Air Force ROTC

 

Emotional and Mental Health

Clinicas De Salud del Pueblo

900 Main Street Brawley, CA 92227

Ph 760-344-6471

 

Clinicas De Salud del Pueblo

223 W Cole Rd Calexico, CA 92227

Ph 760-344-6471

 

Clinicas De Salud Del Pueblo

8027 Highway 111 Niland, CA 92257

Ph 760-359-0110

 

Clinicas De Salud del Pueblo

651 Wake Avenue Suite A El Centro, CA 92243

PH 760-352-2257

 

Imperial County Behavioral Health Services

203 N 8th Street El Centro, CA 92243

Ph 442-265-1525

 

Guide Counseling Services

2995 S 4th Street Suite 103 El Centro, CA 92243

Ph 760-353-5900

 

Sun Valley Behavioral Medical Center

2417 Marshall Avenue Suite #1 Imperial, CA 92251

Ph 760-355-0161

 

Family counseling services

Imperial County Behavioral Health Services

203 N 8th Street El Centro, CA 92243

Ph 442-265-1525

 

Guide Counseling Services

2995 S 4th Street Suite 103 El Centro, CA 92243

Ph 760-353-5900

 

Sun Valley Behavioral Medical Center

2417 Marshall Avenue Suite #1 Imperial, CA 92251

Ph 760-355-0161

 

Anger management

Imperial County Behavioral Health Services

203 N 8th Street El Centro, CA 92243

Ph 442-265-1525

 

Guide Counseling Services

2995 S 4th Street Suite 103 El Centro, CA 92243

Ph 760-353-5900

 

Sun Valley Behavioral Medical Center

2417 Marshall Avenue Suite #1 Imperial, CA 92251

Ph 760-355-0161

 

Imperial County Family Justice Center

727 W Main Street El Centro, CA 92243

 

Center for Family Solutions

727 W Main Street El Centro, CA 92243

Ph 760-353-6922

24 Hour Crisis 760-353-8530

 

 

Name Source/Author
State Suicide Prevention Plans Suicide Prevention Resource Center
American Indian/Alaska Native Suicide Suicide Prevention Resource Center
Bipolar Screening Test Healthy Place
Brief Jail Mental Health Screen Policy Research Associates, Inc.
Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale Social Anxiety Research Clinic
Mental Health Screenings Rutgers University Health Services
Mental Health Screening Form (page 500) Co-Occurring Disorders Information Center
Mental Health Self-Assessment University of Massachusetts Medical School
Military Mental Health Assessment Military Pathways
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Screening Anxiety and Depression Association of America
Polaris Health Directions Demo Request Form Polaris Health Directions
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Screening Anxiety and Depression Association of America
Screening Tools Anxiety and Depression Association of America

 

Substance Use

Imperial County Behavioral Health Services

203 N 8th Street El Centro, CA 92243

Ph 442-265-1525

 

Imperial Valley Methadone Clinic

535 Cesar Chavez Blvd. Calexico, CA 92231

Ph 760-357-6566

 

Alcoholics Anonymous

Ph 760-352-0807

 

Ft. Yuma Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

1888 San Pasqual School Rd. Winterhaven, CA 92283

Ph 760-572-0232

 

Sober Roads

584 W Main Street El Centro, CA 92243

Ph 760-352-8888

 

Turning Point Residential Center

2149 Orchard Rd Holtville, CA 92250

Ph 760-356-4307

 

Name Source/Author
Addiction Glossary CASA Columbia
Addiction Severity Interview Form Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute
Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention (SBI) for Trauma Patients Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Alcohol Self-Screening National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Alcohol, Smoking, and Substance Involvement Screening Test World Health Organization
Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) World Health Organization
CRAFFT Screening Interview Center for Adolescent Substance Abuse Research, Children’s Hospital Boston
Cocaine Addiction Test Healthy Place
Gamblers Anonymous Gamblers Anonymous
Helping TANF Recipients Overcome Addiction: Alternatives to Suspicionless Drug Testing Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP)
Indigenous Peoples: Recovery, Alcohol, and Substance Abuse Resource Sites Wellbriety Movement White Bison
Substance Abuse Screening and Assessments Instruments Database Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute, University of Washington
Trauma Index Project CORK

 

Domestic Abuse

Center for Family Solutions

727 W Main Street El Centro, CA 92243

Ph 760-353-6922

24 Hour Crisis 760-353-8530

 

 

Family Court Services Self Help

Superior Court

939 W Main Street El Centro, CA 92243

Ph 760-339-4217

 

Imperial County Family Justice Center

727 W Main Street El Centro, CA 92243

 

Safe At Home: Confidential Address Program 1-877-322-5227

Sure Helpline Crisis Center 760-352-7878

Women’s Law Project of the National Network to End Domestic Violence 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

 

Name Source/Author
Domestic Violence Personalized Safety Plan National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence
Domestic Violence Screening Quiz PsychCentral
Domestic Violence Screening Tools New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Domestic Violence Screening Tools for Health Care Professionals Family Violence Prevention Fund
HITS Tool for Intimate Partner Violence Screening Florida Department of Health
Measuring Violence-Related Attitudes, Behaviors, and Influences Among Youths: A Compendium of Assessment Tools - Second Edition Division of Violence Prevention
Social Worker's Practice Guide to Domestic Violence Washington State

 

OCAT Rights and Privacy Form

OCAT Rights and Privacy Notice

Future Resources

The resources included on the left may be used by the Case Manager to provide additional resources to the client.

 

Wounded Warriors

IHSS

ARC

Financial Management Classes

Brawley BH

Veteran's Admin.

DMV

CX Neighborhood House

Campesinos Unidos

Planned Parenthood

IID

Homeboy Industries (Tattoo Removal)

Salvation Army

Woman Haven

IVDRC Imp. Vall. Drug Rehab Clinic

Woven Anger mngmnt, AA

Lady of Guadalupe Men's Shelter

Methadone Clinic in EC

Redeemer 

Victory Outreach

Crash

Smart Recovery

New Creations

Benefits Clock Matrix

Benefits Clock Matrix

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