1026              PORTFOLIO

Overview

After the Employment Planning Meeting (EPM), the Work Services Case Manager (CM), the Discovery Specialist (DS), client/jobseeker, and Job Developer (JD) create the Portfolio. As a representation tool, the Portfolio serves as a visual resume to introduce the Families First Work Services (FFWS) client/job seeker and to identify his or her potential contributions to prospective employers. The JD presents the Portfolio to employers during the phase of negotiated job development (NJD). Following the presentation of the Portfolio, the JD provides any additional information to the employer and works with the employer to determine if there is a mutually beneficial match between the client/job seeker and the business that leads to a successful employment relationship. The use of the Portfolio is, therefore, key to successful job development and negotiation.