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The following activities will be utilized to measure the programs progress: • Develop an assessment tool for employers to use to evaluate participants progress • On going staffmg sessions with job developer, job coach, and case manager. • Track the number of participants referred and the amount of time they remain in placement. • Assess contributing factors resulting in negative terminations. • Review state reports monthly. • Keep records of number of employers contacted and educate employers on available tax credits, subsidized employment, and OJT. • Track number of employers participating and the number each employer is hiring. Implementation Plan Orange County has experienced a 59% reduction in the Work First cases since June 1995. The remaining participants have multiple barriers to employment; not limited to substance abuse, domestic violence, limited work history, limited work skills, and health issues. Orange County will offer subsidized employment, on-the-job training, a job coach, and work incentives for Work First participants. Case managers will assess participant's skill level and determine if on the job training is an appropriate activity. After the assessment, the participant will be referred to the Skills Development/JobLink Center for a match with available employment opportunities. Individuals with the skills and experience necessary to successfully obtain employment will not be eligible for subsidized employment or OJT. Subsidized Employment and On- the -Job Training (OJT) The Department of Social Services will partner with the Orange County Skills Development/JobLink Center for employer education on tax credits, subsidized employment, OJT, job development, and participant tracking. The Orange County Skills Development/JobLink Center will: • Identify employers interested in hiring Work First participants. • Analyze the jobs. • Determine the basic skills and technical skills necessary to successfully perform the jobs. Develop a system for tracking job descriptions and required knowledge, skills and abilities on available positions. Utilize the WorkKeys System for measuring basic workplace skills. Assist with tax credit certifications. Employers will receive a 50% match or full subsidy for the training period based on the participant's skill level. OJT is limited in duration based upon the target occupation for which the participant is being trained, the participant's prior work experience and the service strategy. The employer will provide training, supervision, and agree to retain the Orange County DSS