Each participant must sign a contract with the Back To Work counselor that agrees to the following:

To meet with the LCS case manager as needed and to otherwise participate in Back To Work as required.

To meet with the Back To Work counselor/job support person to accomplish:

• The beginning asssessment (10-15 minutes required)
• An evaluation of past and present employment
• A full engagement in the job development and job search
• Consideration of all recommendations from the LCS case manager and the Back To Work counselor to understand that additional referrals can or will be made to the LCS case manager for other types of assistance, as appropriate.
• Utilization of the program as a help-up, not a hand-out.
• Attendance at all appointments and interviews scheduled by the Back To Work counselor. Should there be an emergency, I will call and reschedule another appointment with staff. If a job interview has been scheduled, I will call the prospective employer first to reschedule and then will call staff.

To be willing and ready to consider the responsibilities of employment.

• work scheduled hours and/or required overtime
• arrive at work on time, wear clean clothes, and be ready to work
• complete duties as assigned that may or may not be in the job description

Appointments During Work Hours:

I will notify the work supervisor and the Back To Work or LCS staff two days before any important obligation which may cause me to be late or not available for work that day. Should I receive same day notice of an appointment, I will inform my employer and the Back To Work or LCS staff immediately. Obligations which might justify same day notification are doctors, lawyers, court dates, probation officers, parole officers, illness, or any situation that will have an impact on my employment.

Employment Separation:

I will give two weeks notice, verbal or written, with a stated termination date when I intend to leave a job. Special circumstances that might warrant resignation without notice must be discussed on a case baseis with the LCS case manager or Back To Work counselor.

Note: job abandonment, walk-offs, verbal and/or physical encounters, drinking alcohol or smoking illegal drugs on the job, intimidations or any behaviors that would cause you, co-workers, or employer distress are not acceptable work environment behavior and may cause employment separation.

Job Support and Special Assistance:

If I need work related immediate assistance, I will contact the LCS staff and a meeting will be scheduled with the case managers and the Back To Work counselor. At this time, reconsideration will be given to my remaining in the program and/or other support that may be offered.