Human Services

Kingdom of Heaven Outreach focuses on three fundamental areas of human services: Literacy, Employability, and Self-Sufficiency.

Literacy – Educational workshops, training, and intensive assessments
Employability – work readiness, job development, job search training, job retention, career advancement
Self-Sufficiency – life management skills, motivation/enhancement sessions

Literacy

Financial Literacy

A working and implementable plan to obtain and manage personal finances is vitally important to a family’s survival and success. For employers, a financially healthy employee will be more productive which ultimately saves the employer money. It doesn’t take an accountant to understand and manage personal finances, just accurate information in an implementable plan that you can understand. Our mission is to equip individuals within our service area with the necessary tools to become more effective in combating economic disparities as it relates to affordable housing, transportation, medical care, and overall financial stability.

Our workshop is divided into 3 phases: Basic Financial Knowledge & Terminology, Budgeting & Tracking Expenses, and Understanding Credit; each presented in a weekly format on a monthly schedule. The goal is to teach an individual what affects their paycheck in real terms, and that knowledge will aid them in being better able to make financially responsible decisions.

Computer Literacy

This program was developed to address the overwhelming need for computer-based education within low-income communities. Computers are mainstream in our everyday lives and vital to education, employment, communication, finance management and social contact. Computer literacy, the ability to use computers and related technology efficiently is a very important skill to possess in our society. Employers have started to utilize computers in every aspect of employment management from the application process to the carrying out of daily job skills.

Our workshop will focus on Basic Computer Skills, Computer Vocabulary, Opening and Saving Files, Internet Usage, Faxing and Scanning Documents and Microsoft based programs. It is offered in a weekly format on a monthly schedule with weekday and weekend class availability.

Employability

Employability Skills Training

Employability skills are evaluated and enhanced through group and individual sessions. The focus of this program is to help each participant in securing and maintaining employment. Through implementation lectures/workshops, experiential interactive processes and discussions we will address topics such as goal setting, problem-solving, interviewing, conflict resolution, etc. are used as a guide in developing self-confidence and the ability in each participant to function within an organization. Program services regarding employment include individual counseling and assessment of work skills and employment history.

Utilizing our computer lab, adults can:

Review basic math, reading, language, algebra, test-taking, and writing skills
Prepare for the HISET (formerly GED), ACT, SAT, School Entrance Tests
Prepare for employment tests
Gain skills required for securing employment

Self-Sufficiency

Support Services/ Resources

Our program assists in connecting families with support services that they may not have everyday access to or cannot financially afford. Our local communities often include many of the following: low income, low level of education, disrupted home and family life, low level of job skills and employment and experience, and alcohol or drug addiction. Aside from medical, mental health, and substance abuse treatment, the key service requirements for those returning to the local community are related to immediate basic needs (food, shelter, clothing), ongoing personal support, housing, education, employment, and legal assistance. We have collaborated with multiple social services networks who have graciously offered their support for such an important endeavor. We also purpose to provide much needed transportation to and from job interviews, counseling sessions, family gathering, etc.