Meeting TA Work Requirements a. Described below is how the district plans to meet federal and State TA participation rate requirements. Include in this description the weekly hours standard participation requirements for individuals in the different case and household types, along with the typical time period it takes for nonexempt individuals to be engaged in activities for both newly opened cases and individuals whose status changed from exempt to nonexempt. (Information regarding engaging exempt individuals is entered in Section 9).
Meeting TA Work Requirements a. Described below is how the district plans to meet federal and State TA participation rate requirements. Include in this description the weekly hours standard participation requirements for individuals in the different case and household types, along with the typical time period it takes for nonexempt individuals to be engaged in activities for both newly opened cases and individuals whose status changed from exempt to nonexempt. (Information regarding engaging exempt individuals is entered in Section 9). - The district plans to meet federal and state participation rate requirements by engaging individuals in activities immediately at opening. All non-exempt applicants are enrolled in a job search prior to case opening. Before the case opens the Job Development staff meet with applicants on a weekly basis to assess employability, skills, and to review job searches. Our goal is to have all nonexempt individuals assigned to start a work assignment on the day the case opens. - When the status changes from exempt to nonexempt the TA Eligibility Worker refers the client to Job Development and the client is scheduled to participate in a 1:1 orientation and assessment again. Our goal is to have these clients engaged in activities immediately. - Individuals are assigned to at least the minimum number of hours of participation for their case to count in the participation rate: true single parent families with a child under 6 to participate 20 hours weekly. Single parent families with a child six or older to participate 30 hours weekly. Safety Net Non-MOE individuals are required to participate 35 hours weekly or the hours of work experience as allowed by the amount of the public assistance and SNAP benefits. Two parent families in which one parent is disabled are required to participate 30 hours weekly. Two parent families, in which neither parent is disabled, may be required to participate up to 40 hours. WEP hours are limited to the monthly PA grant plus the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) allotment divided by the State or federal minimum wage, whichever is higher. - Individuals assigned to work experience will usually be assigned to the maximum number of hours that the XX xxxxx and SNAP benefits will allow (not to exceed 40 hours per week). WEP hours are limited to the monthly PA grant plus the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) allotment divided by the State or federal minimum wage, whichever is higher. - When assigning individu...
Meeting TA Work Requirements a. Described below is how the district plans to meet federal and State TA participation rate requirements. Include in this description the weekly hours standard participation requirements for individuals in the different case and household types, along with the typical time period it takes for nonexempt individuals to be engaged in activities for both newly opened cases and individuals whose status changed from exempt to nonexempt. (Information regarding engaging exempt individuals is entered in Section 9). The typical time period it takes to engage non-exempt individuals in activities, for both newly opened cases and individuals whose status changed from exempt to non-exempt, is between two and four weeks. The development of an Employability Plan and the assignment to a work activity such as Supervised Job Search can be accomplished more quickly than the assignment to another activity (i.e. work experience) where the assignment may involve additional factors (a suitable worksite, more extensive supportive services). The importance of the monitoring of participation rate performance along with the tracking of individuals engaged in activities cannot be overstated. The local district's Sr. Employment Case Manager makes extensive use of State provided management reports available through Cognos. Niagara County's weekly standard participation requirement varies. First and foremost, individuals are assigned to at least the minimum number of hours needed for their respective case to count in the participation rate. Individuals assigned to the Work Experience Program will usually be assigned to the maximum number of hours that the XX xxxxx and SNAP benefits will allow (not to exceed 40 hours per week). Individuals with a child under six will be expected to participate for a minimum of 20 hours per week. They often participate for additional hours. Those engaged in literacy as part of their job readiness continue to attend in addition to their WEP assignment. BOCES administers the literacy classes around their WEP assignments. Participants are required to share their work schedule with the literacy instructor. This determination is made on a case-by-case basis and is incorporated into the individual's Employability Plan. The goal for these individuals is financial self-sufficiency.
Meeting TA Work Requirements a. Described below is how the district plans to meet federal and State TA participation rate requirements. Include in this description the weekly hours standard participation requirements for individuals in the different case and household types, along with the typical time period it takes for nonexempt individuals to be engaged in activities for both newly opened cases and individuals whose status changed from exempt to nonexempt. (Information regarding engaging exempt individuals is entered in Section 9). All TA non-exempt adults are scheduled for an employment assessment and up to 30 hours of weekly job search activities, at intake and the weekly job search continues when the case is opened on WMS. Exempt individuals are required to apply for any appropriate disability benefits and to follow up with all treatment and/or rehabilitation recommended by his/her treating physician(s). Ultimately, our goal is to engage all participants to their fullest potential and to assist them in becoming self-sufficient. The TA/Employment worker is responsible for using the daily TA case opening report and scheduling new recipients for self- sufficiency interviews described in section 3.3(b). In addition, the worker is to use the daily TA reactivation report and schedule a self- sufficiency appointment if necessary and/or to re-engage in work activities. If a medical is received indicating that an exempt individual has become non- exempt, the TA/Employment worker assigned to the individuals case sends an appointment letter for the individual to come in for a self-sufficiency interview. The individual is immediately assigned to appropriate activities. This is usually done within 10 days of receipt of medical documentation.
Meeting TA Work Requirements a. Described below is how the district plans to meet federal and State TA participation rate requirements. Include in this description the weekly hours standard participation requirements for individuals in the different case and household types, along with the typical time period it takes for nonexempt individuals to be engaged in activities for both newly opened cases and individuals whose status changed from exempt to nonexempt. (Information regarding engaging exempt individuals is entered in Section 9). The local district engages non-exempt clients in Job Search activities on the day of application. Assessment is on-going and leads to the development and periodic modification of the client's Employment Plan. In cooperation with their Employment Counselor referrals for non-exempt Family Assistance cases to appropriate activities occur during the upfront Job Search / Job Readiness Training, and in coordination with an assessment and the initializing of an employment plan. Clients whose status change from exempt to non-exempt will be reassessed by Counselors within 30 days of the change in their status for Employment Plan modifications and subsequent engagement in work activities. Staff will continuously monitor the performance of clients engaged in activities and will reassess and revisit the employment plans as appropriate, amending or making additional referrals for clients as needed. The local district will strive to fully engage each client in employment activities. The weekly hour participation standard requirement for Family Assistance cases is up to 40 hours per week. Safety Net Non-MOE will be up to 40 hours per week and work limited individuals will not exceed the hours recommended on their medical evaluation. The maximum assigned hours of countable activities per week will be up to 40 hours for all non-exempt cases. 346 270
Meeting TA Work Requirements a. Described below is how the district plans to meet federal and State TA participation rate requirements. Include in this description the weekly hours standard participation requirements for individuals in the different case and household types, along with the typical time period it takes for nonexempt individuals to be engaged in activities for both newly opened cases and individuals whose status changed from exempt to nonexempt. (Information regarding engaging exempt individuals is entered in Section 9). Temporary Assistance recipients are referred within one week to the Employment Unit by TA Unit upon case opening or a status change. Individuals are immediately scheduled for an office visit to be assessed and complete the employment plan. At this time non-exempt individuals are referred to work activities and given the necessary paperwork with all the pertinent information, including place, location, dates, times, etc. This placement should occur within 30 days typically. Should a medical status change be reported, the individual will be given a medical form to be returned in 10 calendar days. Most individuals are required to participate up to 40 hours of work activities per week. However, this may vary depending on different case types and each individual's circumstances. For example, a single mother with children under the age of 6 may only be required to participate in 20 hours of work activity per week. A person coded as work limited may only be required to participate in work activities within limitations and for the number of hours indicated on medical documentation. Individuals are scheduled for work experience according to the number of hours available as determined by their cash assistance and food stamp grants. Individuals are given timesheets to be completed and submitted at least monthly, by the fifth of the following month. Timesheets are to be signed by the supervisor or treatment provider and comments are encouraged. Agency maintains frequent contact by phone, mail and meetings with providers.
Meeting TA Work Requirements a. Described below is how the district plans to meet federal and State TA participation rate requirements. Include in this description the weekly hours standard participation requirements for individuals in the different case and household types, along with the typical time period it takes for nonexempt individuals to be engaged in activities for both newly opened cases and individuals whose status changed from exempt to nonexempt. (Information regarding engaging exempt individuals is entered in Section 9). The social services district will enroll TA clients in employment activities that will lead clients to employment and financial independence. Assignment of employment activities will meet or exceed the State and Federal requirements for participation rate purposes, but will not exceed 40 hours per week for each recipient. The hours needed to be assigned to WE is limited to the hours derived by dividing the household's XX xxxxx, including SNAP allotment, by the higher of the Federal or State minimum wage. Whenever possible, applicants are assessed prior to case opening and are typically referred for enrollment in an activity within 2-3 weeks of the determination of non-exempt status. Recipients whose status changes from exempt to non-exempt are typically referred for enrollment in an activity as soon as possible after the determination of non-exempt status. All non-exempt applicants are immediately assigned to Job Search at the time of the employment interview by the case manager. Some are referred upon receipt of application and others at the employment interview. On-going job search may be required of all non □exempt recipients in addition to other work activities to which they are assigned. We plan to increase the use of TEAP and subsidized employment contracts. The W.I.B. will be recruiting employers who are willing to hire recipients and participate in the TEAP and/or subsidized employment programs. The district monitors participation and engagement rates by: o Conducting monthly contractor contacts to assure coordination. o Providing staff with individual participation rate information. This information is reviewed and discussed at the case manager's one-on-one supervision session with the supervisor. o COGNOS reports, including the detail list, are generated and reviewed monthly by the Employment Principal, the Employment supervisors, and by the case managers. The W.I.B. will provide continuous outreach to local employers to increase our numbers o...
Meeting TA Work Requirements a. Described below is how the district plans to meet federal and State TA participation rate requirements. Include in this description the weekly hours standard participation requirements for individuals in the different case and household types, along with the typical time period it takes for nonexempt individuals to be engaged in activities for both newly opened cases and individuals whose status changed from exempt to nonexempt. (Information regarding engaging exempt individuals is entered in Section 9). The district utilizes a proactive strategy to ensure that participation rate requirements are maximized. Non-exempt applicants are assessed and referred to an appropriate work activity within 30 days of case opening as schedule permits. Cases pending certification are placed in a WTWCMS holding pool and monitored regularly for case openings. Active cases are monitored monthly. The typical timeframe between the referral to an activity and the actual start date varies from 1 to 10 business days depending on the activity and household circumstances. The participation maximization calendar is referenced to ensure a timely enrollment for monthly participation credit. Compliance for all referrals is monitored through regular communication with worksites via telephone, email, fax, or site visits. Based on case circumstances, appropriate hours of activity are determined on a case-by-case basis. The standard assignment of hours for the non-exempt participants is up to 40 hours per week with WEP being limited to the hours determined by dividing the household's XX xxxxx plus SNAP allotment by the Federal or State minimum wage, whichever is higher. An assignment of up to 15 hours of an additional activity (HSE, ESL, or JST) will be made based on the individual's needs. In no instance will the individual be assigned to more than 40 hours of combined activities. Supervisory staff make use of the Cognos reporting system to monitor the participation rate. Cognos reports provide staff with timely data to aid in monitoring and maximizing participation of non-exempt adults and status changes. 3779 2694
Meeting TA Work Requirements. In part a. of this section, describe how the district plans to meet federal and State TA work participation requirements. This description should include the weekly hours standard of participation requirements for individuals in different case and household types. For example, this would include the district’s weekly participation standard for a household with no children under the age of six, the weekly participation standard of single caretaker of a child under the age of six, or any other case or household type. Additionally, include the typical time period between case opening and engagement in activities for nonexempt individuals and the typical time period for engagement in a traditional work activity after an individual’s status has changed from exempt to nonexempt. Include how this and other factors regarding participation rate and engagement are monitored. In part b. of this section, enter the estimated monthly average number of individuals the district expects to serve. This should be entered for households with dependent children and households without dependent children. In part c. of this section, describe how the district uses work participation management reports available through Cognos, or other reports and activities, to monitor district progress toward meeting work participation requirements and ensuring full engagement by adults in work or work preparation activities. In part d. of this section, answer using the check box provided if the district assigns TA applicants to job search. If the answer is “Yes”, in the chart provided, please indicate the minimum number of employer contacts, or hourly participation, or both that is generally required of applicants in households with dependent children and without dependent children. Districts should also provide a description of job search requirements for recipients in households with dependent children and without children in the space provided. In part e. of this section, answer using the check box provided if the district assigns TA recipients to job search. If the answer is “Yes”, in the chart provided, please indicate the minimum number of employer contacts, or hourly participation, or both that is generally required of applicants in households with dependent children and without dependent children. Districts should also provide a description of job search requirements for recipients in households with dependent children and without children in the space provided under “Additional Info...
Meeting TA Work Requirements a. Described below is how the district plans to meet federal and State TA participation rate requirements. Include in this description the weekly hours standard participation requirements for individuals in the different case and household types, along with the typical time period it takes for nonexempt individuals to be engaged in activities for both newly opened cases and individuals whose status changed from exempt to nonexempt. (Information regarding engaging exempt individuals is entered in Section 9). Non-exempt individuals, to the extent each is medically able, will be enrolled in 35 hours of activity/week, including, whenever possible, at minimum, the requisite number of hours of countable activity as defined under federal and state legislation. Anyone who is employed less than 30 hours/week will be required to participate in additional activities to total 35 hours/week. Those with children under the age of six may be required to participate in less than 30 hours/week, but always, when possible, in a sufficient number of hours to be countable. The weekly standard of 35 hours is used. Individuals whose employability status changes from exempt to non - exempt are typically engaged in activities within 30 days of notification of status change. 185
