COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES
Employment Support Services
Removing barriers to getting and keeping a job
About this program
Through the Community Services Block Grant, Community Action provides limited assistance to individuals below 125% of the Federal Poverty Level, including:
- Flexible gas vouchers – reimbursement for verified travel to job training, Workforce Services, a new job or a current job (temporarily unavailable)
- Birth certificates & ID cards – help obtaining documents needed for employment
- Bus passes and vouchers – funded through the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG)
All programs are contingent upon available funding. Qualifying for or applying for services does not guarantee funding.
Eligibility requirements
- Household income below 125% of the Federal Poverty Level
- Gas vouchers: valid driver’s license and proof of insurance; trip origin or destination more than ¾ mile from a fixed bus route stop; allowable uses only
How to apply
- Download and complete the Community Action application (PDF) or the Spanish application. There is currently no online application.
- For more information call (435) 674-5757 or email css.online@fivecounty.utah.gov once your application is complete.
- Please allow 3 business days for a response. Walk-ins may not be served.
Required documents
- Last 30 days of earned income (pay stubs)
- Last 30 days of bank statements
- SSDI/SSI benefit letters
- W-2s or previous year’s tax return
- DWS form ESD 630 (if applicable)
- Self-declaration of income (only as a last resort)
Ready to apply or have questions?
Complete the application, then call or email us. Appointments are required.
CALL
(435) 673-3548
Case management: (435) 674-5757
VISIT
1070 W 1600 S, St. George
585 N Main, Cedar City