Employment Services & Self-Sufficiency

Employment Case Management

Ways to Family Self-Sufficiency, Inc. offers employment-focused case management services as part of our Family Self-Sufficiency Program for clients seeking employment, increased hours or benefits, and/or second jobs. Employment services include:

  •    resume writing help and critiquing
  •    interviewing skills
  •    training resources
  •    job leads
  •    other supportive services

In addition to employment, our Life Coaches will assist with resources for stability in housing, transportation, child care, and other life areas needed to obtain and maintain employment.

Life Coaches offer benefits pre-screening and application assistance with programs such as Food Stamps,Medical, MiCafe, WIC,and Utility Assistance.

CONTACT: To schedule an appointment, please contact the Family Self-Sufficiency Intake Line at (734) 524-0038.

Bridges to Employment (BTE)

Program focuses on identifying interests, abilities and strengths, and on navigating clients through Individualized Employment Plans that include education, internships, on-the-job training, and job search assistance.

Supportive services (transportation assistance, required school items, licensing fees, etc.) also available for qualifying individuals enrolled in BTE.


Family Investment Program (FIP)

This program is designed to provide a place where people can benefit from multiple reinforcing services that contribute to their overall financial stability. Financial, employment, and income support coaching services are bundled together to assist individuals in reaching goals of economic stability.

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
  • Fidelity Bonding
  • Career exploration
  • Stability planning (childcare, housing, transportation, etc.)
  • Employment skill building (resume building, job search assistance, time management, conflict resolution, etc.)
  • Navigation of educational systems
  • Ongoing support for employment retention

FINANCIAL COACHING
  • Budgeting and debt reduction
  • Developing a savings plan and setting financial goals
  • Eviction prevention
  • Banking education
  • Free tax preparation
  • Small Business

INCOME SUPPORTS COACHING

Application assistance and advocacy with programs such as:
  • Food Stamp
  • Medical or MiCafe'
  • WIC
  • Utility assistance
  • Child Care

CONTACT: To schedule an appointment, please contact the Financial Opportunity Center Intake Line at (734) 524-0038.

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