Employment Services & Self-Sufficiency

Employment Case Management

Lifeline 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-creening and application assistance wtih programs such as Food Stamps/CalFresh, MediCal or Healthy Families, WIC, and Utility Assistance.

CONTACT: To schedule an appointment, please contact the Family Self-Sufficiency Intake Line at (760) 842-6268.

Bridges to Employment (BTE)

Available to individuals participating in CalWORKS or meeting other income eligibiity criteria and interested in developing a career in the healthcare industry.

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.

CONTACT: To schedule an appointment, please contact the Family Self-Sufficiency Intake Line at (760) 842-6268.

Financial Opportunity Center (FOC)

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. Services are offered at the Crown Heights Resource Center located in Oceanside.

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

• Career exploration
• Stabililty 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

INCOME SUPPORTS COACHING

Application assistance and advocacy with programs such as:

• Food Stamp/CalFresh
• MediCal or Healthy Families
• WIC
• Utility assistance

CONTACT: To schedule an appointment, please contact the Financial Opportunity Center Intake Line at (760) 842-6267.

CalFresh

Previously known as Food Stamps, this program helps individuals and families purchase the food they need. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture at the Federal level through the Food and Nutrition Service. Whether you are single, married, with or without children, renting an apartment or a room, you may qualify for assistance.

For more information CLICK HERE or ask your Lifeline Specialist for information on application assistance.