The State of Washington included in its welfare legislation last year a provision to create community jobs using wage subsidies. If a family reaches the time limit and the parent is unable to find an unsubsidized job, further assistance is conditioned on participation in the Community Service Employment program. Subsequent placements following an unsuccessful job search period are also available.
Employers are responsible for supervision of workers, but have no other expenses.
The current annual budget for the program anticipates a total of 590 CSE participants.