Oregon's Preferred Worker Program (PWP)

This program assists with re-employment of qualified injured workers who are not able to return to their regular employment. The worker must have a disabling compensable injury or disease that brought about a permanent disability. Among other things, an employer who hires a preferred worker receives a 50 percent wage reimbursement for six months, items a worker is required to purchase for a job are provided at no cost, .and worksite modifications are provided for the worker.

Toll-free in Oregon: 800-445-3948  •  Brochure  • Details

Job Match

Their Website says, "Job Match is a tool for employers and preferred workers to find each other. Employers and preferred workers are not screened by WCD. It's up to the employer and preferred worker to determine if the job and worker are a good fit." Details and Listings

Oregon Home Energy Assistance Programs

The Oregon Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program can help you pay winter heating bills and medically necessary summer cooling bills. Click here for details.