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R <br />Paid Work Experience: The CareerWorks Program provides paid work experiences in the <br />fields of childcare /teaching assistant, clerical /reception, and compost/recycling waste <br />management. Youth will be able to earn $9 per hour working for KidWorks from 2 -20 hours per <br />week depending upon their availability and placement. <br />Youth placed in the childcare /teaching assistant position will help in KidWorks' state- licensed <br />preschool between the hours of 8am -3pm or in KidWorks' after- school program for K-5 1h grade <br />students between the hours of 3 :30pm -6pm. Youth will help prepare and clean up the classroom <br />activities as well as assist the children as they listen to the teacher's instructions and work on <br />projects. <br />Youth placed in the clerical /reception position will assist the Office Manager with general office <br />duties, including but not limited to operating office equipment (phones, copiers, printers, <br />laminators), greeting visitors who enter the reception area, practicing the alphanumerical filing <br />system, keeping office supplies stocked and organized, and helping promote a productive and <br />friendly work environment. <br />Youth placed in the compost /recycling waste management position will collect compostable food <br />waste and recyclable materials from families and agencies participating in the Santa Ana <br />Compost Program. They will transport the food waste to The Grain Project's community garden <br />at Jerome Park for composting. They will transport recyclable materials to KidWorks Dan <br />Donahue Center for recycling. They will keep track of the amount of waste collected and share <br />this information with their supervisors. <br />Address Barriers: When a youth enrolls in CareerWorks, the Case Manager will evaluate their <br />needs and the specific barriers they are facing. The Case Manager will offer supportive services <br />(i.e., books, school supplies, transportation, work attire, etc.) for youth to be equipped to fulfill <br />their educational and occupational goals. Together they will develop an individual service plan <br />and set manageable, tangible, time - sensitive goals for the youth that will include a combination <br />of the following outcomes: literacy /numeracy gains, completion of a diploma /certificate /GED, <br />and /or placement in higher education/employment. Upon program exit, participants will receive <br />incentives that reward the achievements of their goal. Please see attached incentive policy. <br />The Case Manager will work with youth to identify personal goals and develop strategies to <br />overcome personal barriers which may include: making up school credits; determining safe ways <br />to travel; addressing challenging relationships with family, friends, or significant others; creating <br />a personal finance plan; receiving counseling for substance abuse; and/or navigating away from <br />gang affiliates or other negative peer influences. The Case Manager will make service provider <br />referrals as necessary. <br />Length of Program: The CareerWorks Program is a year -long program. To get the full benefit <br />of each component, youth should be in the program for at least one year. After the year, youth <br />will be encouraged to continue meeting with the Case Manager, tutors, and mentors to benefit <br />EXHIBIT A <br />25D -524 <br />