I would like to announce that Goodwill's new offices in Kansas are now open and serving clients. We are located at the Workforce Partnership centers in KCK (552 State Ave) and Overland Park (9221 Quivira Rd).
Anyone who is homeless (or about to become so), on probation/parole, or receiving public assistance (e.g., TANF, food stamps, etc.) is eligible for the Kansas Job Hunters' Program. All new clients must first attend an orientation, held Mondays at 8:30 a.m. in Johnson and Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. in Wyandotte. The program's 11-year-old Missouri counterpart helped 661 homeless job hunters find gainful employment in 2008, and has had a success rate of approximately 80%. Please see the attached flyer for details.
We will also be taking referrals for our disability job placement program at these offices. Nick Payne, Director of Kansas Rehabilitation Services, will be available by appointment. He can be reached at (913) 927-3563, (816) 842-7425 x252, or .
To refer your clients to the Job Hunters' Program, you may simply direct them to attend an orientation at either location. Please provide a signed referral letter. Thank you!
Matt Robinson, AmeriCorps VISTA
Job Hunters' Program Developer
The Helping Hand of Goodwill Industries
1817 Campbell St
Kansas City, MO 64108
816.842.7425 x253
913.279.2602 (Wyandotte)
913.577.5910 (Johnson)
Goodwill Job Hunters' Program
for job hunters who are:
HOMELESS, ON PROBATION/PAROLE, OR RECIPIENTS OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE *
No Appointment Necessary
Come in for an orientation (times below) and learn how to qualify. Find great jobs in the hidden job market quickly with our highly successful, self-directed program! **
Take Advantage of FREE Access to:
· KCATA bus ride cards
· Private personal voice mailbox
· Hundreds of new job leads each week
· Telephones
· Fax, printing, and mailing service
· Computers with Internet access
· Job hunting resources, tips and advice
· Computer skills and resume workshops
· Street guides, job hotline lists, tip sheets and MUCH MORE!
The Goodwill Job Hunters' Program is offered at these locations:
Overland Park NEW!
Workforce Partnership
Johnson County
Workforce Center
9221 Quivira Rd
(913) 577-5900
Orientation:
Mondays at 8:30 am
Kansas City, KS NEW!
Workforce Partnership
Wyandotte County
Workforce Center
552 State Ave
(913) 279-2600
Orientation:
Wednesdays at 8:30 am
Kansas City, MO
(FOR THE HOMELESS ONLY)
Goodwill Main Office
1817 Campbell St
(816) 842-7425
Orientation:
Tuesdays at 8 am
Thursdays at 8 am
* The Kansas program's eligibility requirements may be satisfied by any one of these three criteria. Only those who are homeless (or about to become so) are eligible for the Missouri program.
** Most job hunters are successful in finding a permanent job within about 15-20 days of intensive job search. Bus ride cards, voice mailbox, and other services are provided to those who qualify for, and are active in, the Job Hunters' Program. Qualifying requires more than one visit to the centers. Bus cards are not available on orientation days. These services are based on availability and individual job hunting plan. Special conditions may apply. Bus cards are for job search and transportation to work prior to first paycheck. This offer may be amended or rescinded without notice. Please make arrangements for child care, as children are not allowed in the centers.
Rev. 1/26/09
THE HELPING HAND OF
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
DISABILITY JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES
Services for the disabled include:
· Mini-vocational assessments
· Disability job support groups
· Individual job counseling & supports
· Assistance in referral to Vocational Rehabilitation services
Once the individual is referred and a KS Vocational Rehabilitation Case is opened,
the following activities may be completed by Goodwill Staff:
· Vocational evaluations
· Job placement
· Job-coaching
· Supported employment services
Goodwill offers Placement Services at these locations:
Overland Park NEW!
Workforce Partnership
Johnson County
Workforce Center
9221 Quivira Rd
(931) 577-5900
Ottawa
Goodwill
Retail store
2208 S Princeton Cir
(785) 242-4414
Kansas City, KS NEW!
Workforce Partnership
Wyandotte County
Workforce Center
552 State Ave
(913) 279-2600
Kansas City, MO
The Helping Hand of Goodwill (Main Office)
1817 Campbell St
(816) 842-7425
For further information about our placement agency
or employing our clients, please contact:
Nick Payne, LSCSW
Director of Kansas Rehabilitation Services
(816) 842-7425, Ext. 252
npayne@mokangoodwill.org