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Miriam Gross <br />Page Two <br />Employment Security Representative I in the Fort Lauderdale Office (since the office <br />moved sometime in the 19901s) 1989- 1999 includes my work in the following areas: <br />WAGES Sbecialist- Assisted clients who were receiving Aid For Dependent Children to <br />get off the welfare rolls. Coached them, provided appropriate job referrals, sanction <br />ed <br />those who were not in compliance with program guidelines, provided job referrals, <br />vouchers for clothing, transportation, childcare services, etc., to encourage their transitioi <br />into the work force. <br />Alien Labor Certification Specialist- One of only nine specialists in the state. This <br />Program resulted in certifying individuals from other countries to obtain Resident Al en <br />Cards. Reviewed applications from attorneys and employers for completion and <br />compliance with U.S. Department of Labor guidelines, notified individuals of <br />inappropriate entries or documentation, directed advertising to determine whether the re <br />were suitable U.S. workers who were qualified and interested in the position, obtain <br />ei <br />required documentation from attorneys or employers, prepared the files for transmitto for <br />Tallahassee, for eventual shipment to Atlanta where the Certifying Officer could me <br />any certification decisions. <br />Transitional Assistance Program Specialist- Worked in this program for early-releas <br />mchviduals from state prisons. Designed to encourage individuals to report, in order <br />get job referrals to help them transition into society. Provided them with stipends, in <br />order to provide them with basic necessities, until that fust paycheck could be eameA <br />Gave job referrals, and provided guidance as warranted. <br />State of Florida, Florida State Employment Service (initially, with subsequent <br />name changes!), Fort Lauderdale, FL 1983-1989 <br />Assisted individuals to seek suitable employment, while working with employers in <br />quest to locate appropriate individuals for their position vacancies. Conducted and <br />graded state typing and dictation testing and forwarded passing tests on to Tallahass, <br />Also, from 1984-1985, along with a member from the State Office in Tallahassee, I <br />traveled to several Job Service of Florida offices, training their employees in the use <br />the "ODDS" computer system, which was in effect for several years. This was a pari <br />function, along with my regular role as Employment Interviewer. <br />31 <br />