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and will utilize the JobLink Center for much of the services provided. A part of what the PREVENTS worker does will be in the capacity of a guide or coordinator of services. A primary problem of many customers who fall in the category targeted by PREVENTS is a lack of motivation resulting in a lack of follow-through in making sure that they do everything necessary to "land the job". The PREVENTS worker will not only provide direct services to the customer, but will also use the JobLink Center for group counseling, short- term pre-job skills to aid in job obtaining and retention, as well as working with other Partners at the JobLink Center to make sure that the customer secures their services as well. Describe how comprehensive and specialized assessment of the skill levels and service needs of Adults/Dislocated Workers, including diagnostic testing,, use Of other assessment too/s, in-depth interviewing, and evaluation to identify employment barriers and appropriate employment goals, will be accomplished at the JobLink Career Center. List assessment resources to be used, including se/f-administered and those requiring staff assistance. The PREVENTS worker will ensure that the customer avails himself of any appropriate assessments at the JobLink Center. Based on the PREVENTS workers comprehensive assessment of thi~ customer, it will be determined at what level they are functioning, and what tools at JobLink will be needed f(~r further testing. Even though much of the testing is self-administered, the PREVENTS worker will closely monitor the customer to ensure complete follow-through of the test. ' ' o Describe how an individual employment plan will be developed that identifies employment goals, appropriate achievement objectives, and the appropriate combination of services for the participant to achieve the employment goals. Describe how the plan will be reviewed and UPdated. Following all assessments, the PREVENTS worker will closely review all results, and at that' point develop an individualized employment plan with the customer. It will identify goalS, steps to goals that are attainable by the customer, as well as supportive services arranged by the PREVENTS worker to aid the customer in meeting this goal. Describe planned case management services. Describe how and when counseling will be provided to Adult/Dislocated Worker parti~ipants at the JobLink Career Center. Describe how the WIA participant's progress and attendance will be monitored. Depending on the abilities and/or motivation of the customer, case management Services will be provided as often and at levels determined necessary to meet the goals. These can be provided at the JobLink Career Center with partner staff or with the customer and PREVENTS worker on an individual basis in the community with potential service providers and employers. Describe how the need for short-term pre.vocational services for Adults/Dislocated Workers wi//be determined. Describe how those short-term prevocational services will be delivered to Adults/Dislocated Workers. The need for short-term prevocational services will be determined at both the PREVENTS assessment as well as at the scheduled assessments at the JobLink Center. Provision of services will depend on services needed. Some can be provided by the PREVENTS worker and some will be coordinated with other providers. D. TRAINING SERVICES Describe how eligibility for training services for Adults/Dislocated Workers will be determined at the JobLink Career Center. When a customer' has been determined eligible for the Intensive Services, and has been .assessed and served by the PREVENTS worker with assistance from the JobLink Career Cente~r, and they are still unable to secure or maintain a job, they would need to receive training services. The services will be based on appropriateness, need, individual skill level (ability to complete), area of interest, and availability of employment in that area. 2. DesCribe types of training services available through your JobLink Career Center. The JobLink WIA Title I Adult/Dislocated Worker RFP April 2002 6