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if necessary, and would be on a case by case basis. Most importantly, it would mean a social worker or case manager checking with the client on a regular basis, as well as checking with the employer to detemdne how the new job situation is progressing, and in the case of the employer, offering the support of the agency. Finally, making the client understand that Work First staff is there to support them in this new endeavor, and encourage them to call when they encounter a crisis situation. b. Activities and Support Services to be Provided: The support of the Work First program is the primary support that is needed in this situation. Once the client has gone to work, it is our job to ensure that we provide whatever it takes to keep them on the job. The lack of reliable transportation for an extended period of time is a common reason for clients losing jobs. The additional funding in the amount of $14,000.00 through the NC Department of Transportation can assist in this. c. Who Will Manage the Support and Activities: The social workers, case managers, or other designated staff will be responsible for providing the support to the newly employed chents. d. Where Will This Take Place: It will take place wherever it is needed. It can range anywhere from phone calls, to home visits, to employer visits. Also, it many be necessary to assist the client in accessing other support from other community agencies. e. How We Will Measure Outcomes for This Goal: Presently there is no tracking tool for this goal. We plan to use the JTPA method of tracking, which involves calling the client at intervals of 30 days, 6 months, and 1 year, to determine if they are still employed. Meeting the "All Parent" Participation Rate: How Will This Goal Be Met: Presently the participation rate requirement is 30%. Effective October, 1998, it increases to 35%. In order to meet this goal, intensive efforts must be made to assure that as many clients as possible are participating at a minimum of 35 hours per week. Work sites for Work Experience clients will need to be developed, to supplement the working hours, when a client cannot find full-time paid employment. Staffwill need to monitor job search to ensure that this activity is intensive enough to bring hours up significantly. It will require good case management, and in many cases, it will require a combination of hours fi'om full and part-time employment, work experience, and job search to meet the minimum participation hours. A pay for perfomiance system will be necessary to meet this goal. 9