7.4.1 Community Service Jobs (CSJ)

The Community Service Job (CSJ) placement is for applicants and ongoing W-2 Wisconsin Works participants who are not yet ready for unsubsidized employment.

The goal of the CSJ Community Service Job placement is to help participants build essential work habits and soft skills such as punctuality, reliability, and professionalism that support long-term employment success. CSJ work sites are expected to mirror regular employment settings as closely as possible, while allowing for job coaching and mentoring as needed.

Participants may take part in more than one CSJ placement, but the total participation time cannot exceed 24 months. (See 2.10.3 ) A full-time CSJ participant receives a monthly payment of $653.