UMOS Transitional Jobs

About

If you have gaps in your work history, have had difficulty holding a job, or have no experience, it can be very difficult to start your career. UMOS’ Transitional Jobs (TJ) programming helps eligible participants progress from unemployment, to assisted (subsidized) employment, to self-sufficiency (unsubsidized) employment.

Through this program, UMOS is able to offer immediate work with pay, in addition to job coaching, employability planning, life skills development, vocational training, as well as job search assistance.

UMOS case workers will match an individual who is ready to gain employment with a host company who needs workers. UMOS then mobilizes funding from the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families to subsidize this new workers wages for an introductory period. This relaxes the financial liability of a host company, and gives the new worker a chance at a fresh start.

This works to decrease poverty and homelessness, increase the economic stability of individuals and families, forge a self-sufficient labor force, and create a stronger community.

*UMOS Transitional Jobs is looking for employers to partner with*

Why Partner with Us?

• Wage reimbursement: $7.25/hour up to 40 hours/week (max 1,040 hours per worker).
• Access to motivated workers with wraparound support.
• No obligation to retain workers after subsidized period but highly encouraged.

Employer Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and meaningful work (20–40 hrs/week).
• Submit timesheets and invoices on schedule.
• Maintain compliance with labor laws.

Financial Details

• UMOS reimburses $7.25/hour for up to 40 hours per week (maximum 1,040 hours per worker). Employers act as Employer of Record and handle payroll, taxes, and insurance.

Steps to Become a TJ Host Worksite

• Complete and sign the TJ Agreement, then send it to TJ Business Outreach Liaison.
• Schedule a site visit.
• Begin onboarding and placement.

Contact Information

Amanda Reiter – TJ Business Outreach Liaison | Amanda.Reiter@umos.org | (715) 679-4751