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The JOBS Plus Program was implemented after the people of Oregon passed Ballot Measure 7 in 1990. The program requires job seekers receiving Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF), Unemployment Insurance and Food Stamps to consider on-the-job training opportunities in private and public sector jobs. As an incentive to provide JOBS Plus opportunities, employers are reimbursed at Oregon minimum wage for wages paid, and payroll taxes that include unemployment insurance, workers compensation, and social security.
Employer Involvement
What are the benefits of the JOBS Plus program to the employer?
- Reimburses wages paid up to a maximum of the Oregon minimum wage for a maximum of 40 hours per week.
- Reimburses payroll taxes, social security, unemployment insurance, and Workers Compensation.
- Provides the opportunity to train and evaluate potential employees up to 6 months before hiring them into more permanent positions.
- Reduces the number of individuals receiving UI, thus reducing employer UI taxes
- Expands the available labor pool by increasing the skill level and experience of the Oregon workforce.
What is the employer required to provide?
- Wages common to occupation and labor market with adjustments made for experience and training.
- After the employee has been on the job for 30 days, contribute $1.00 per hour worked to an Individual Education Account.
- After four months on the job, the employee must be given 8 hours of paid leave per week to look for work.
- Provide on-the-job training to the degree necessary for the employee to perform their assigned duties.
- Recruit a mentor from among their regular employees to assist the employee in becoming oriented to the workplace.
- Sign an agreement to abide by all requirements of the program.
How do employers become involved?
All Oregon employers can participate in the JOBS Plus Program.
Interested employers may contact the nearest Employment Department field office or Adult and Family Services branch office. The Representative will take the request and initiate the process. You can reach a representative at the Education & Resource Center at (541) 734-7506.
Participant
What are the benefits to a participant in the JOBS Plus Program?
- Provides the opportunity to acquire or upgrade current workplace skills.
- Participants receive wages while in training.
- Opens the door to occupations that differ from their normal vocation.
- Creates an Individual Education Account funded while working in a JOBS Plus position.
- The fund is available to the participant or their immediate family after working in unsubsidized employment for 30 days.
- Provides for 8 hours per week of paid work search after four months on the job.
- Claimants can only be referred to Oregon Employers.
How do participants become eligible for the Program?
JOBS Plus participants must be receiving Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF), Unemployment Insurance, or Food Stamps to be eligible.
If you are receiving assistance through one of the above programs, contact the nearest Employment Department field office or Adult and Family Services branch office.
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