CONTACT INFORMATION
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Birth Date
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Phone Number
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Email
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example@example.com
Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Do you live in Illinois?
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Are you authorized to work in the US?
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Yes
No
Are you currently in school (when school is in session)?
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Yes
No
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
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Yes
No
Select one or more that apply to you
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I do not have work experience.
I have been fired or forced to quit one or more jobs
No one in my household is employed.
I or my immediate family receive TANF Benefits
I or my immediate family receive SNAP benefits
I would be eligible to receive Free/Reduced lunch at school when I attend school.
I live in a single-parent household.
I am homeless, (includes couch surfing)
I have had or I am currently involved with DCFS – Dept of Children & Family Services
I have a brother/sister who is a teen parent
I am pregnant.
I am a parent of one or more children
I identify as LGBTQ or non-binary.
I have a disability.
I have an Individual Education Plan (IEP) at school
I often have a hard time with my school work
I have been held back one or more grades at school OR My teacher says I am in danger of being held back
Over the past year, I have skipped school several times
I am or have been expelled or suspended from high school
I dropped out of high school / I did not graduate
I have a brother/sister who dropped out of school.
Over the past year, I have been in trouble for my behavior
I have been a victim of bullying.
I have been called a bully by others
I am under age 18 and regularly left unsupervised after school
My home is dysfunctional due to mental health or substance use.
I have been and/or I have seen someone in my family suffer mental or physical abuse in our home.
I have had a friend or a family member die from gun violence
I live in a community where it is not safe because of crime and/or gun violence
I have a parent(s) who have been or is currently in jail/prison
I have a sibling who has been or is currently in jail/prison.
I have been arrested one or more times in the past.
I have been held one or more days in jail, prison, or a detention center
I have a parent or sibling who has been or is currently a member of a gang.
I am in a gang.
None of the above
Gender
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Male
Female
Non-binary
Prefer Not to Answer
Military Status
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None
Active
Veteran
Discharged
Marital Status
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Single
Married
Divorced
Other
Ethnicity
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Non-Hispanic or Latino
Hispanic or Latino
Race
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White
Asian
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black/African American
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Prefer Not to Answer
Primary Language
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English
Arabic
Cambodian
Cantonese
Chinese
French
German
Japanese
Korean
Other
Filipino
Polish
Russian
Sign Language
Spanish
Vietnamese
Italian
Secondary Language
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English
Arabic
Cambodian
Cantonese
Chinese
French
German
Japanese
Korean
Other
Filipino
Polish
Russian
Sign Language
Spanish
Vietnamese
None
Italian
PROVIDER
Select a Provider
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DHS - Lifescore
EMPLOYMENT GOALS
What are your immediate employment goals?
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Find full-time employment
Find part-time employment
How can you travel to training?
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Bus (Public Transportation)
Train (Public Transportation)
Driving
Walk
Bicycle/Scooter
Dropped Off by Other
When are you able to work?
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Day
Evening
Night
Weekends
Other
See yourself in 1 year:
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See yourself in 5 years:
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What steps have you taken to get there?
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Researched Careers, Wages, and Trends
Researched Training Providers
Started/Completed Some Training
Researched/Applied for Financial Aid/Scholarships
Started or Completed a Resume
Prepared for an Interview
Created a Portfolio
Applied for Jobs
Updated Online Persona to Align With Your Goals
Join Student/Trade Organization or Follow Their Social Media
Network With Others in Your Field of Interest
Network With Others to Find a Job
No Actions Taken
Other
What do you see as your work-related skills or strengths? Include knowledge of operating machines and equipment, ability to type, tools owned, etc.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
What is the heaviest load that you can lift in the workplace?
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55 pounds
50 pounds (a bale of hay = 50 pounds)
30-40 pounds (5 gallons of water = 40 pounds)
25 pounds (an average 2 year old = 25 pounds)
Less than 25 pounds
What is the longest amount of time that you could stand upright in the workplace?
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8 hours
6 hours
4 hours
2 hours
Less than 2 hours
Are you able to pass a drug test?
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Yes, I'm drug-free and can pass a drug test
Yes, I have been drug-free for at least 30 days
Yes, I am willing to make changes to be able to pass a drug test
Yes, I want to be able to pass a drug test, but I need help
I am not interested in careers that require a drug test
Describe your eyesight or vision
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I can see without glasses or contacts
I can see with glasses or contacts
I am legally blind
What work environment do you prefer?
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Clerical
Construction
Customer Service
Food Service
Grounds Keeper/Gardener
Housekeeping
Health Services (e.g. Pharmacy Tech)
Mechanical (e.g. Auto Tech/Manufacturing)
Maintenance
Other
OTHER ITEMS
Do you have a valid drivers license?
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Yes
No, but I could get a drivers license if I had training
No, I am not able to get a drivers license
My license is temporarily suspended
Some employers will complete a background check on new employees. Please check all of the following that apply.
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I am registered on the sex offender registry
I have a violent felony conviction
I have a non-violent felony conviction
I have a misdemeanor conviction (excluding traffic violations) within the past 7 years
I have been on probation in the last 10 years (excluding traffic violations)
I am not interested in careers that require a background check
None of the above apply to me
EDUCATION LEVEL
Highest Level of Education:
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None
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
H.S. Freshman
H.S. Sophomore
H.S. Junior
H.S. Senior - Did not Receive H.S. Diploma
v H.S. Senior - Received H.S. Diploma
GED
Col. Freshman
Col. Sophomore
Col. Junior
Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Masters
Doctorate
Not Reported
Received Certificate of Attendance/Completion
Received Other Post-Secondary Degree or Certificate
Do you have more degrees, certificates, licenses, or credentials?
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Yes
No
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Employment Status:
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Employed
Not In Labor Force
Unemployed
Employed But Received Notice Of Termination
Have you had a job?
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Yes
No
FINAL QUESTIONS
Are you working with any of the service providers below?
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Center for Independent Living
Community College
Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Illinois Department of Human Services Office of Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities
Illinois Department of Human Services Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Illinois Division of Rehabilitation Services (IDRS)
National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI)
Special Education District
Veterans Administration
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Other IDHS Program
How did you hear about this program/Illinois WorkNet?
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Email
Facebook
Family or Friends
Local DHS Office
Illinois workNet Center
Illinois workNet Website
LinkedIn
Mailings
Newspaper or Magazine
Radio
TV
Twitter
Other
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