Employment Assistance Directory
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS:
Goodwill
Services:
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Job Search
Resume
assistance
Interview
preparation
Access to
computer lab
Computer
tutorials
Skills assessments
Internet job
search
Veterans Assistance:
Contact Information:
Assist Veterans in obtaining:
 Disability benefits
 Pension benefits
 Copies of DD-214
 Enrollment in VA health
care
 Counseling referrals
 Housing
 Educational benefits
 Burial and memorial
benefits
 Nursing home benefits
 Employment
Connection Center:
3521 W. Court Street
Pasco, WA 99301
(509)460-4704
www.goodwillotc.org/
Hours:
Accessing Services:
Costs:
M-F 8AM4:30 PM
Services are accessed
on a walk-in, first
come first serve basis.
Services are open to
everyone
All services
are provided
free of
charge
Work source
Services:
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Employment
Representatives
Internet access
Resume
assistance
Interview
preparation
Vocational
training
Referrals of
qualified
candidates
Veterans:
Veteran Employment
Representatives on
site.
Contact Nick at:
NErickson@esd.wa.gov
or Sam at:
srabideau@esd.wa.gov
Contact Information:
815 N. Kellogg, Suite D
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 734-5900
fortress.wa.gov/esd/worksource
Hours:
Accessing Services:
Costs:
M-F, 8AM5PM
Some services offered
on a walk-in basis,
others require an
appointment with a
representative.
All services
provided free
of charge
Interpreters available
upon request
Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) of Washington
Services:
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Employment services
Disabled Migrant
Seasonal Farmworkers
job assistance and
employment training
Financial planning
Contact Information:
2211 West Court St, Suite E
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 545-0484
http://www.yvoic.org/
Hours:
M-F, 8AM-5PM
Accessing Services:
Costs:
Must be an eligible farmworker or dependent. Bilingual
services are available. Call to
make an appointment
All services provided
free of charge
AARP Foundation WorkSearch Program:
Services:
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Temporary job
placements to
build skills
Assistance in
finding long-term
employment
Contact Information:
Hours:
Accessing Services:
122 Vista Way
Kennewick, WA 99336
509-619-0313
www.aarpworksearch.org
M-F 8am-5pm
Costs:
Must be 55+ and have certain income
requirements to qualify for program. To
access services:
1. Visit office
2. Fill out application
3. If there is room, and meet
requirements application will be
approved
4. If there is no room in program be
put on wait list
No costs to the
client
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS:
Columbia Industries
Services
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Address/ Phone Number:
Job placement
Retention and other training
Job search
Work skill training
Career counseling
Job coaching
900 S. Dayton Street
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509)582-4142
http://columbiaindustries.com/
Hours:
Accessing Services
Monday-Friday, 8AM- 4:30PM
Must be referred through
DDA or DVS for services
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Services:
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Individualized
counseling and
employment
services
Provide technical
assistance to
employers about
the employment
of people with
disabilities
Contact
Information:
Kennewick DVR
500 North Morain,
Suite 2104
Kennewick, WA 99336
1-800-548-8755
www.dshs.wa.gov/dvr
Hours:
MondayFriday, 8AM5PM
Accessing Services
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Go to: dshs.wa.gov/dvr
to fill out a referral
form.
Call 1-800-548-8755
Visit the office at 500
N. Morain, Suite 2104.
Kennewick, WA
A orientation will be
scheduled at this time
After orientation
documentation will be
gathered
Once determined
eligible, individual will
be able to access
services
Costs:
Costs such as
counseling and
guidance are free.
Training and
education are
based on financial
need.
Case Manager will
collect financial
information to
determine
eligibility
Criteria:
Individuals who
want to work but
are unable due to
physical, sensory,
cognitive ore
mental disability.
Developmental Disabilities Administration
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Services:
Contact Information:
Case
management
Vocational
services
Employment
services
Technical
assistance for
employers
500 N. Morain, Suite
2210
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509)374-2111
www.dshs.wa.gov/ddd
Hours:
Accessing Services:
Monday-Friday,
8AM-5PM
Visit office at 500 N.
Morain, Suite 2210
Kennewick, WA to
access services
Costs:
Depends on
program and
income.
Criteria:
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Have a diagnosed
developmental
disability
Diagnosis must have
been done before age
18
Can be expected to
continue indefinitely
Results in limitations
to functionality
SOCIAL SECURITY TICKET TO WORK
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Services:
Contact Information:
Support
services to
individuals on
disability who
want to work
1-866-968-7842
1-866-833-2967 (TTY)
M-F 8am-8pm EST
choosework.net
Accessing Services:
Costs:
Criteria:
Benefit Information:
Call the number to speak
to a representative for
assistance. Contact local
vocational assistance
agencies to find the right
fit for you.
Services are
free to
individuals
Be receiving
Social Security
Income or Social
Security Disability
Insurance and be
interested in
going back to
work
Participating in Ticket to
Work will not
automatically disqualify
you from receiving
benefits. This depends on
earned income each
month and the amount of
time in the program
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE FOR YOUTH:
Job Corps:
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Services:
GED program
High School program
College program
Career training in a
variety of areas
Self-paced programs
Live on-site for at least
8 months up to 2 years
Contact Information:
6739 24th Street, Building 2402
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509)762-5581
Benefits:
A living allowance, paid twice a
month. Housing, meals 3x a day,
clothing, free basic medical
services, transition allowance of
up to $1000, job placement
assistance, career counseling,
relocation counseling services
Admissions:
To enroll, contact Darrel
Pantelone at (509) 765-0330. Must
be low-income and between the
ages of 16-24.
Will work with interested parents
to assist in finding childcare.
TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES:
Services:
Name:
Kelley Services
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Temporary employment
Address/Phone Number:
8101 W. Quinault Ave
Elmwood Staffing
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Temporary-to-hire employment
Direct hire
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Temporary employment
Temporary-to-hire employment
Direct hire
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High-skilled contract work
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Temporary job placement in a variety of settings
Evaluation hire- with a 90 day trial period
Direct hire
Some benefits for express associates
Temporary placement
Contract-to-hire
Direct-hire opportunities
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Same day labor work
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Temporary employment
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Temporary job placement for those interested in
technical, professional, and administrative positions
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Temporary job placement for those interested in
agriculture, industrial, and administrative positions
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509)736-0524
http://www.kellyservices.us/us/ushome/
4711 W. Clearwater Ave.
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 736-5512
http://www.elwoodstaffing.com/
MCE Staffing
Express Services
Provisional
Labor Ready
Advance Services
ANR Group
Atkinson Staffing
2155 Robertson Drive
Richland, WA
(509) 943-0707
http://www.mcestaffing.com/
101 North Union, Suite 203
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509)735-7072
http://www.expresspros.com/
1030 N. Center Parkway, Suite 100
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509)619-7525
http://provisional.com/
3180 W. Clearwater Ave, Suite Q
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509)222-1180
http://www.laborready.com/
100 N. Morain Street, Suite 102
Kennewick, WA
509-396-9933
http://www.advanceservices.com/
677 George Washington Way
Richland, WA 99352
509-946-1725
http://www.anrgroupinc.com/
2508 West Sylvester Street
Pasco, WA 99301
509-545-8500
http://www.atkinsonstaffing.com/
ENTRY-LEVEL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Name:
McCain
Charter
Contact
Information:
100 Le Street
Othello, WA
99344
(509)488-6408
2810 W
Kennewick Ave
Kennewick, WA
99336
(509) 246-6100
Applying:
Apply online at:
http://www.mccain.com/Pages/default.aspx
Apply online at:
http://www.charter.com/browse/content/apply
Qualifications
Depends on
position, many
positions are entrylevel
High School
diploma, paid
training for some
positions
Starwest
Satellite
1320 W A St
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 545-4996
Apply online at:
http://www.starwestsatellite.net/
Senior Life
Resources
8656 W. Gage
Blvd., Suite 301
Kennewick, WA
99336
(509) 735-1911
8701 W Gage
Blvd
Kennewick, WA
99336
(509) 735-4651
877-369-7164
Find application online at:
http://www.seniorliferesources.org/employment.php
Return application to 8656 W. Gage Blvd Suite 301, Kennewick, WA
ConAgra
Foods
Central
Refrigerated
Service, INC
High School
diploma, paid
training for some
positions
High School diploma
or GED. Training
provided for home
care provider
position
Depends on
position, many
entry level positions
are available
Apply online at: http://www.conagrafoodscareers.com/
Apply online at:
https://www.centraltruckdrivingjobs.com/landing/?r=NDRef&uid=850abedc2b36
5a9.78458678&utm_source=NDRef&utm_medium=WebPlacements&utmcampai
gn=HTA-LandingPageSys
Training provided
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Name
Address/Phone Number
Signing Up:
St. Vincent de Paul
215 S 6th Ave
Pasco, WA
509- 544-9315
Call or send an e-mail to:
Volunteers@SVdPPasco.org
American Red Cross
7202 W. Deschutes Ave.
Kennewick, WA
509-783-6195
830 N. Columbia Center
Blvd, Suite H
Kennewick, WA 99336
509-374-5391
3311 W. Clearwater Ave,
Suite c-140
Kennewick, WA
509- 735-1295
201 S. Garfield St, Rm. 13
Kennewick, WA
509-735-9405
5606 W. Canal Pl, Suite 106
Kennewick, WA
509- 783-2151
Call the local chapter, or sign up online at:
http://www.redcross.org/
Support, Advocacy
& Resource Center
Domestic Violence
Services
Children’s Reading
Foundation
Court Appointed
Special Advocates
Must attend 32 hour training, call for information on next
training time
Must attend 20 hour advocacy training, call to find out
next available time for training. Other volunteer
opportunities also available.
Call to find out volunteer opportunities
Call for more information on volunteering as a CASA
Qualifications
Looking for hardworking individuals
wanting to make a
difference, professionals
encouraged to apply
Looking for dedicated
individuals, professional
encouraged to apply
Seeking bilingual
volunteers, other
encouraged to still apply
Must be 18 or older, HS
diploma or GED, prefer
experience working with
DV, or survivor of DV
Limited background
check required.
Must pass a background
check, participate in a 30
hour training, be willing
to stay with a case until
close (can be up to 1 ½
years)