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JOB READINESS TRAINER The job readiness trainer will be under the direct supervision of the regional director; however, work activities must be coordinated with the county directors. The job readiness trainer will work areas assigned by the regional director and will be willing to travel outside the region as needed. The job readiness trainer’s work performance will be monitored by the regional director and other duties may be assigned, as needed, to enhance the TANF Work Program. The job readiness trainer will perform and render the following services for the TANF Work Program: . Review each participant’s case record and become familiar with the household composition, EDP, participation barriers, grade level, work history, component assignments, etc. . Complete a participant profile sheet, based on the case review, for each participant scheduled to attend job readiness training. . Interview each participant, within three days of beginning job readiness training, to assess areas of employment interest, strengths and weaknesses toward employment, etc. . Coordinate with case management to ensure TWP participants’ transportation and child care needs are met, if necessary. . Provide a minimum 80-hour structured job readiness training curriculum in a classroom setting preparing TWP participants to obtain and retain employment. Program activities must contain the following elements: individual assessment job readiness/life skills job search/job club enhanced job readiness Areas/topics to be incorporated in the above elements should include, but are not limited to the following:

interviewing techniques application process

self-esteem money management/budgeting/banking appropriate dress//hygiene/grooming nutrition/shopping tips employer expectations

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