JobLink is a job placement program serving adults with disabilities from the Jewish community and employable, motivated clients referred from the Department of Rehabilitation. Clients must have a realistic vocational goal and be willing to spend at least 20 hours per week looking for work under the guidance of their JVS Employment Specialist.

The JobLink Program assists job seekers with assessment and career planning, work readiness training, job search skills training, computer training, job placement assistance, and follow-up services. The JobLink employment specialist supports job seekers with assessing their readiness to return to work, exploring career options and learning job search skills.

In addition to job placement assistance, individuals receive intensive case management services at Jewish Family and Children's Services or at the Department of Rehabilitation to help prepare them for the challenges of returning to work. Because of the highly competitive job market, we have found that we can no longer provide one-on-one employment counseling for people with disabilities who are not ready to return to work, especially when there is such a high demand for job placement assistance among those who are ready to work.

JobLink is a program that offers a range of group and individual vocational services to job-seekers with disabilities. Services include:

Group Training (Job Search Skills Workshops):

• Skills assessment
• Goal setting
• Strategies for a job search/Individualized job search plan
• Contacting employers
• Preparing a resume, including posting a resume on the Internet
• Interview preparation/videotaped mock interview
• Application Completion
  

Individual Job Search Skills:

• Assessment and career planning
• Job search preparation
• Counseling on how a particular disability may effect employment
• Resume consultation
• Interview coaching
• Job placement assistance
• Assistance in securing necessary supports or accommodations to help prepare for, secure, or retain or regain employment
• Referrals to advocacy and benefits planning services
• Retention/follow-up services
  

Who is eligible?
Any individual referred by the Jewish Community or Department of Rehabilitation client over the age of 18 who has a disability and who is ready and motivated to work. Acceptance into the JobLink program is determined by the JVS intake counselor after an initial assessment.

For more information:
Schedule an information session and initial interview with Brandi Mandato at 415-782-6231.

Deaf or hard of hearing individuals may enquire about JVS services by calling 711 (California Relay Service).

The Jewish Community Endowment Newhouse Fund and the California Department of Rehabilitation support this program.

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