Self-Sufficiency
Every day, Opportunity Home residents take steps to become homeowners, reach educational goals or obtain employment. We, as an agency, aim to empower residents and equip them with the resources they need to reach their goals.
Jobs + Training
FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY
FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY
The Family Self-Sufficiency ( FSS) Program aims to help residents achieve economic independence in five years.
The self-paced, voluntary program helps Public Housing residents and Housing Choice Voucher Program participants set goals to achieve in five years and earn an escrow check following program completion.
During the program, participants will receive or have access to:
- One-on-One Case Management
- Referral Services
- Money Management Classes
- Education and Training
- Career Counseling
- Career Exploration
- Job Search
- Resume Writing
- Interviewing Skills
- Parenting Skills
- Workshops
- Communication Skills
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Public Housing: 210.477.6218
Housing Choice Voucher: 210.477.6037
JOBS PLUS
JOBS PLUS PROGRAM
The Jobs Plus program works with residents and their individual needs. Jobs Plus staff helps residents identify and accomplish short and long-term employment goals.
The Jobs Plus program helps residents receive training and find employment opportunities. Opportunity Home partners with Alamo Workforce Solutions to identify in-demand occupations, as well as employers willing to provide training or educational assistance.
Jobs Plus helps residents gain and retain successful employment through:
- Providing members with employment related services
- Providing members community support to assist in maintaining employment
- Providing financial incentives that promote continued employment
The Jobs Plus services are currently available at Lincoln Heights.
CONTACT
For more information on the Jobs Plus program, email [email protected].
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
SECTION 3
Join the Section 3 Employment Referral program to become eligible for free industry training programs offered by Opportunity Home and its contractors. Individuals in the Section 3 Employment Referral Program are then referred to hiring managers for employment opportunities with Opportunity Home.
Participate in the Section 3 Employment Referral Program by completing the Section 3 Individual Verification Form.
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ROSS
ROSS
Connect with training, educational tools and social services through the Resident Opportunity Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Program. The program is open to all residents participating in Opportunity Home programs.
SERVICES
- Individual Training and Service Plans
- Job Training
- Resume Development and Job Search Assistance
- Transportation Assistance
- College Preparation Assistance
- GED and Literacy Training
- Financial Literacy
- Life Skills Workshops Including Money Management, Credit Repair, Parenting, Personal Development
CONTACT
East Side & North East
210.559.3329
South Side & Medical Center
210.823.0637
Westside
210.557.0123