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Wisconsin Department of Children and Families Transitional Jobs and Transform Milwaukee Jobs Manual |
This section of the EP lists goals developed jointly between the worker and the applicant or participant using assessment results. For each goal added to the EP, goal steps document smaller, specific actions the applicant or participant can take to reach the goal.
There are three different types of goals available in the EP:
1. Primary and Secondary Employment Goals: Shorter term employment goals that can be achieved through participation in the program. The Primary and Secondary employment goals should be based on:
a. The applicant’s or participant’s strengths, skills, work styles, interests, and needs. Consideration should be given to the individuals’ prior work experience, prior education and training, and assessments (e.g., educational needs assessment, career assessments, vocational evaluation/assessments, or other formal assessments).
b. The likelihood of the participant realistically achieving the goal through participation in the Program. Consideration must be given to all types of activities that may enable the applicant or participant to achieve his or her goal including, but not limited to, job search/job readiness activities, work experience, educational activities, job skills training and technical college participation. (See TJ/TMJ Manual Appendix - Activity Codes)
c. Industry and employment opportunities in the local labor market. The worker must review relevant labor market data to determine if employment goals are in line with the local labor market. Wisconsin’s WisConomy and the Job Centers of Wisconsin are excellent resources for labor market information. Skill Explorer may be used to align participants' skills, interests, and needs with occupations.
d. Length of time remaining in the Program. Immediate engagement in meaningful activities positions participants to achieve the best outcome possible within the time limits of the Program. If the applicant or participant is nearing a time limit, types of activities must reflect an increased focus on transitioning from the Program.
If the applicant or participant is not ready to identify a specific occupation when the goals are initially developed, the focus of the goal may be broadened to a field of interest or an industry sector. Career assessments and career exploration tools should be used to help identify sectors, career pathways, training needs, and family-sustaining employment goals that may match the results of the assessed work styles, skills, and interests.
2. Other Program Goal: Concrete short-term goals or outcomes the applicant or participant should achieve through participation in order to move in the direction of his or her employment goal. This may involve completing education or training courses or acquiring work experience in his or her field of interest. It may also involve overcoming a barrier to employment through assigned activities such as physical rehabilitation, treatment or counseling.
History: There are no previous versions of this policy.