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6 placement if expectations are met. The employer can be in the public, private non-profit or private sector. The subsidized employment-and OJT program will serve 20 participants each year for the three year period. Subsidized employment and OJT focuses on jobs involving the introduction of new technologies, production or service procedures; upgrading to new jobs that require additional skills or workplace literacy. Subsidized employment and O7T provides knowledge or skills essential to the full and adequate performance of the job. Job Coach Experience and research suggest that for clients with multiple barriers to employment will need additional help as they develop the skills required to transition to self- sufficiency. This additional help can be provided by the training and support of a job coach. The job coach assist participants with life management skills necessary to manage home, meet the development and educational needs of their children, and enforce workplace behaviors (punctuality, attendance, positive attitudes, work attire). The job coach will: • Analyze the available jobs in the community. • Complete home visits to assess home management skills. • Visit work sites to understand jobs and training needs. • Observe and monitor participant behaviors. • Provide feedback to participant on development. • Identify resources to enhance skills. The job coach will provide intensive services to Work First families. Job retention is the primary goal for Work First participants. The job coach will work closely with the case manager to ensure the development of work skills and the completion of responsibilities on the Mutual Responsibility Agreement. Work Incentives Behaviors are learned over a lifetime based on key factors such as environment, experiences, education, and role models. Changing negative behaviors require training, opportunities to role play, practice, and positive reinforcement to strengthen behavior. Transportation is a major barrier for Work First participants in Orange County.- The use of mass transit is encouraged as a means for commuting to work and training. Unfortunately, mass transit is limited in Orange County. Transportation in the northern portion of the county (Hillsborough, Cedar Crrove, Efland) is almost nonexistent and limits participant's ability to get to work and training. Orange County will develop an incentive program for participants to earn assistance with a car purchase. In addition, Orange County will continue to use the Wheels for Work car donation program to remove transportation barriers. Orange County Department of Social Services will develop criteria for earning incentives based on a designated number of points. Some potential items are listed below; others Orange County DSS 6