Homeless Employment Program

The Homeless Employment Program, provides people experiencing homelessness or people who are at risk of homelessness with a full range of individualized employment and support services needed to achieve self-sufficiency and stable housing.

• Career Development and Coaching
• Job Search and Job Placement Assistance
• Identifying Strengths and Addressing Barriers
• Tools, Clothing and Transportation for Work
• Referrals to Community Resources
• Housing Navigation Including Resources and Information
• Financial Empowerment and Resources

What can we provide?

Once enrolled, an employment navigator will help you:

• Discover your professional interests, skills and goals
• Create effective resumes and cover letters
• Access job listings and job search tools
• Develop and pursue job leads
• Practice interviewing and networking techniques
• Access education and job training opportunities
• Navigate the housing system
• Plan for the future

What happens after you find a job?

Your employment navigator will also help you to continue to develop your workplace skills and to access stable housing, including:

• Understanding an employer’s expectations
• Developing good work habits
• Communicating effectively with coworkers
• Dealing with workplace stress
• Adapting to the workplace
• Advancing your career
• Stabilizing your housing through coordination with the housing system
• Accessing Rapid Rehousing (if eligible)
• Financial planning 

This program has received funding from the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy