Supervised Job Search

In order to meet the Supervised Job Search requirements, the participant must make:

• 18 job search contacts with potential employers on a monthly basis (30 day period) when assigned concurrently with another activity and 2 weekly contacts with EDD
• 24 job search contacts with potential employers on a monthly basis (30 day period) when there is no other activity assignments and 2 weekly contacts with EDD.

Job search contacts made by the participant must be documented on the form “Vocational Services Job Search Verification” (VS 1527) which must be submitted to Vocational Services Program by the due date printed on the top of the form. Refer to VS 1527 - Vocational Services Job Search Verification. Failure to do so constitutes non-compliance and will result in discontinuance and sanction of GA benefits.

The purpose of JST is to help participants search and prepare for work to achieve self-sufficiency. JST consists of workshops which focus on various areas including self-esteem, motivation, job search strategies, overcoming barriers to employment, creating a resume, job interviewing techniques, and job retention. Employment Counselors provide participants with employment counseling, job search techniques and job leads. Participants have access to job listings and leads, Job Fair information, resource materials, and office equipment located in the Vocational Services Employment Readiness Center.

The required number of hours for JST is 12 hours per month combined with the required number of 18 job search contacts. Failure to complete the required number of JST hours constitutes non-compliance and will result in discontinuance and sanction of GA benefits