HOMELESS TO WORK PROGRAM

The County of Riverside is seeking a qualified entity to administer a transitional employment program for homeless individuals. The program aims to provide 90 days of subsidized employment, with a minimum of 20 hours of work per week, on beautification projects in the Pass Area and unincorporated community of Cabazon, Beaumont, and Banning. The selected entity will be responsible for ensuring program participants are suitable and eligible, providing transportation, and arranging placement into permanent full-time employment upon completion of the program. The program is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and is part of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. Key aspects of the program include: • Transitional employment for 90 days • Subsidized employment for a minimum of 20 hours per week • Beautification projects in the Pass Area and unincorporated community of Cabazon, Beaumont, and Banning • Eligible entity must ensure program participants are suitable and eligible • Eligible entity must provide transportation and arrange placement into permanent full-time employment • Program is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)