Frequently Asked Questions for Employers
How does the program work for employers?
If selected, Polk Works will pay the wages of the young adults in the program, who may work up to 30 hours a week for 6 weeks. All employers are encouraged to apply; priority may be given to nonprofit, government and targeted-industries in for-profits.
How do employers apply?
Approximately 200-250 employers will be selected. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information or to apply, Click Here
What is the process for assigning participants to job sites?
Polk Works will take a number of factors into account: the job must provide meaningful work; the skills necessary for the job must be skills the participant has or can learn; and, the worksite location and transportation will be considered to make sure the participant is able to reliably get to and from the worksite.
Will Polk Works visit my company?
Before young adults are placed at any agency, Polk Works’ staff will conduct a pre-inspection worksite monitoring visit to ensure that the participants will be doing meaningful work in a safe environment. Once participants are placed, the Summer Job Links Career Specialist will visit each worksite weekly to ensure a smooth operation. These visits will be planned and unplanned to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
What are the timesheet responsibilities of a worksite supervisor?
Timesheets are important to ensure that participants develop good work habits and learn responsibility. We therefore need worksite supervisors to track participants’ time accurately so Polk Works pays them only for the time they actually worked. Worksite supervisors are to maintain all participant timesheets in a secure location and review each timesheet daily to ensure that they are filled out completely, the participant signs in and out daily, the participant’s signature is on every signature line, and that both the participant and worksite supervisor sign the bottom of the time sheet.
How will an incompatible job match be resolved?
For many of the participants, this will be their first work experience. Lifelong attitudes toward work are often formed from our first work experience. If a participant is having difficulty, the worksite supervisor should first try to talk with the youth directly and candidly. If the problem continues call the Summer Job Links Career Specialist assigned to your agency, and complete a Notice of Incident Report form. Polk Works will attempt to make alternative arrangements. Please note that once the program begins, Polk Works cannot promise replacement candidates.
Who do I contact if I have a concern?
Contact your direct Summer Job Links Career Specialist/Worksite Monitor.
What do I do in case of a non-medical emergency?
Provide counseling to the participant. Next, contact the Career Specialist/Worksite Monitor assigned to your worksite. Last, complete a Notice of Incident Report form, and forward it to the Career Specialist/Worksite Monitor assigned to your worksite.
What do I do in case of a medical emergency?
Call 911. Next, contact the Career Specialist/Worksite Monitor assigned to your worksite. Last, complete a Notice of Incident Report form.
What if I have additional questions about the application process?
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