1. 1. Community Services Agency Presentation and Checklist Angelina Russo, Donisha Young, Mia Carson, Virginia Cruz AET/508 June 29, 2015 Ms. Emily Christiansen
2. 2. Introduction Review Services Provided By Goodwill Compare Services Offered Provide a Checklist for Reference for Volunteers
3. 3. Javits-Wagner-Osay Act AbilityOne Program Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) Increase Employment Within the AbilityOne Program Promotes, Encourage and Develops Opportunities Where More Jobs are Created
4. 4. Immigration Amendments Issues Central to Goodwills Mission Skill Building and Community Integration Job Training and Employment Employer
5. 5. Checklist for Youth Career Planning Learning Opportunities Education Support Financial Training
6. 6. Checklist for Veterans Good Jobs Program Job Placement Career Advancement Financial Stability
7. 7. Seniors Goodwill offers: Medical Rehabilitation Preparing adults for independent living by working with them to re- learn work and social skills Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Adult Day Care Service Offers support and supervision for adults with special needs or disabilities
8. 8. People with Criminal Backgrounds People who want to go to work deserve a second chance People with a criminal background face many challenges Goodwill Offers Support: Pre-release Services Basic Skills Development Employment-readiness Training Occupational Skills Training Job Placement Assistance Life Skills
9. 9. COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY CHECKLIST Goodwill prides themselves on providing opportunity goods and services for youth, seniors, people with disabilities, veterans, special needs, and those with criminal backgrounds (Goodwill Industries International Inc., 2015.) Services that may be available in a local community are financial support, family services, and entrepreneur resources. These are just some of the ways Goodwill is making a difference. Below is a quick checklist to assist volunteers in their goal to provide individuals with community resources. PROGRAMS Make the Most of Your Money Financial Coaching Assist with assessing current budget and debt, while providing next step to become financial secure. Savings and Support Staff educate customers on the financial institutions, savings plans, loan options, and resources to go back to school or purchase a home. Tax Preparation Free tax preparation online or in person. Family Services and Support Education Program Program focuses on literacy, language skills, improving skills, and earning a high school diploma. Community Services Includes childcare services, screening services for federal and state supported programs, social and educational programs for seniors and people with disabilities. Other Family Support; Financial, Education, Transportation Service provides transportation around the local community. Entrepreneur Resources Starting Your Business Offers free courses to assist in starting a business. Financing Your Business Goodwill offers financial support and resources to starts up a business. Additional Services Housing Affordable housing options through community resources for those struggling to pay rent or mortgages. Clothing Assistance Emergency clothing and/or assistance with on the job attire. Medical Rehabilitation Preparing adults for independent living by working with them to re-learn work and social skills. Childcare and Afterschool Care Development services for infants to school age children. Adult Day and Service Offers support and supervision for adults with special needs or disabilities. Program Availability: The availability of each program is based on the geological area in which the individual resides in. For questions about specific programs please contact Goodwill directly by phone (800) Goodwill or by email contactus@goodwill.org Goodwill Industries International, Inc.
10. 10. References: Goodwill Industries International, Inc. (2015). Retrieved from http://www.goodwill.org/find-jobs-and-services/find-a-job/#young-adults Goodwill industries international inc. (2015). Retrieved from http://www.goodwill.org/find-jobs-and-services/personal-and-family-services/