Employment Opportunity Workshop
The Employment Opportunities Workshop is designed to assist clients in their job search by offering various job postings and announcements, guidance in job search techniques, help with creating an effective resume/cover letter, and provides referrals to local job networking groups. Clients can also receive assistance in interviewing techniques and time management.
Goals:
To enhance our clients job search skills and employment preparation which will enable them to be successful in finding employment.
How you can help:
This program is currently seeking any willing volunteers to assist our clientele. Especially bi-lingual speaking volunteers are needed and are definitely in high demand!
This program is currently implemented by existing volunteers and is
not monetarily funded at this time therefore, donations for this program are welcome. Donations in the past have included a computer and printer for the sole usage of our clients.
Requirements:
No special educational background is required. Although, knowledge of internet use and intrapersonal skills are needed. Basic computer and typing skills also necessary.
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Employment workshops are held at the Center
Wednesdays and Thursdays
10:00-11:00am
Fast Facts:
- In Sept. of 2009 the Unemployment Rate of California was 12%
- He or she who gets hired is not necessarily the one who can do that job best; but, the one who knows the most about how to get hired.
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Latina Drop in Center
The Latina Drop in Center was established in the fall of 2006 at the Monument Crisis Center. Our multi-agency team in collaboration with the Concord Police Department, Children and Family Services, Victim Witness, Bay Area Legal Aid, County Mental Health department, STAND, Rape Crisis and a host of other service providers in the community formed a collaboration to assist the women and the families of the Monument Corridor with useful resource information and assistance. There are no requirements for the use of the program.
Goals:
- Inspire community resource programs to participate in helping the community.
- To make the community aware of the Monument Crisis Center.
- Gain leadership/learn how to be a leader.
- To learn to express yourself in public with confidence.
How you can help:
- Currently we encourage all interested programs, community resource workshops, and application assistance volunteers to fill out our Latina Drop in Center Presentation form and/or set up a meeting with the Executive Director as well as the Program Assistant.
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Family Law
The Domestic Violence Program began in 2005 by the Monument Crisis Center. We partnered up with Bay Area Legal Aid and STAND to better help the victims of Domestic Violence in the Monument Corridor, especially women who cannot get to Martinez, Richmond, or Pittsburg.
The program began when an attorney was contacted by Monument Crisis Center to help a client’s domestic violence situation; unfortunately the client could not drive to get to other locations for assistance in filling out a Restraining Order. Our Executive Director met with the Managing attorney and from there began the partnership. If a client needs the restraining order sooner they can go directly to the Martinez court house on 751 Pine Street and they can ask the Family Law Facilitator to help them with the Restraining Order. They also have the option to go to Richmond on Fridays/Mondays which has walk-ins beginning at 8:30am (clients need to arrive early and go to the Clerk’s Office in room 185) or by appointment in Pittsburg on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Goals:
- To help victims of DV receive the guidance and support by helping them with the process of a restraining order
- So that victims of DV who do not have a means to drive to another city may have easier access to protections they may need.
Requirements for restraining order:
You must have been abused by:
- A current or former spouse
- A current or former cohabitant
- A person you are currently dating
- A person you have formerly dated
- A parent of your child
- A person closely related to you by blood, marriage, or adoption
The abuser has also:
- Caused or tried to harm you
- Assaulted you sexually
- Made you fear immediate harm to you or another
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Restraining
Order Clinics:
Wednesdays 9:00am
Family Law:
1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month
This program is by appointment only.
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