Temporary Assistance (TA Sample Clauses
The Temporary Assistance (TA) clause establishes the terms under which short-term support or aid is provided, typically to individuals or entities facing immediate needs. This clause outlines the eligibility criteria, duration, and scope of the assistance, such as financial aid, housing, or other essential services, and may specify the process for applying and receiving such help. Its core practical function is to ensure that those in urgent or transitional situations receive timely and structured support, thereby addressing immediate hardships and promoting stability.
Temporary Assistance (TA. Employment Assessment
a. The district conducts assessments as required by 18 NYCRR 385.6(a) and 385.7(a). Check one of the following: The district enters assessments directly into WTWCMS The district uses the LDSS 4980 (New York State Assessment) and later enters information into WTWCMS. The district conducts assessments using a local equivalent tool, and later enters information into WTWCMS. Please attach the local equivalent tool. If the local equivalent contains additional elements beyond what is required, list them below:
b. Described below is the district procedure for the completion of an employment assessment: All TA applicants/recipients are required to be assessed with direct data entry into WTWCMS during the client's assessment appointment. The assessment process is started while the client is still an applicant and the E&T Specialists will address barriers, strengths, weaknesses, as well as short term and long term goals. The E&T Specialist will continuously monitor the client's activities and progression towards short and long term goals and update the assessment as progress or changes occur for the client.
c. Which district administrative unit or contractor is responsible for conducting assessments? The Lewis County Employment & Training Unit.
d. Described below are the minimum qualifications of the employees conducting the assessment (refer to requirements listed in 18 NYCRR 385.6(c) and 385.7(c)): See attachment(s) for "Employment & Training Specialist," "Senior Employment & Training Specialist" and "Staff and Workforce Development Coordinator" job descriptions which include Civil Service qualifications.
e. Are applicants in households with dependent children required to participate in completion of an employment assessment? Yes No
f. Are applicants in households without dependent children required to participate in completion of an employment assessment? Yes No
g. Are exempt adults in households without dependent children required to participate in completion of an employment assessment? Yes No
h. How often and under what circumstances is the employment assessment updated? Assessments are completed within 30 days of case opening, and updates to the assessment are made when the recipient has a change in circumstances, treatment, new barriers or resolution of a previous barrier, and other circumstances such as housing, transportation or childcare which impacts the clients ability to obtain or maintain employment.
Temporary Assistance (TA. Employment Assessment
a. How does the district conduct assessments as required by 18 NYCRR 385.6(a) and 385.7(a) (reply yes or no to the options as they apply)?
Temporary Assistance (TA. Employment Assessment
a. The district conducts assessments as required by 18 NYCRR 385.6(a) and 385.7(a). Check one of the following: The district enters assessments directly into WTWCMS The district uses the LDSS 4980 (New York State Assessment) and later enters information into WTWCMS. The district conducts assessments using a local equivalent tool, and later enters information into WTWCMS. Please attach the local equivalent tool. If the local equivalent contains additional elements beyond what is required, list them below:
b. Described below is the district procedure for the completion of an employment assessment: Recipients are mailed a referral letter with the date and time of the required assessment. They are also mailed a blank assessment to complete prior to the appointment. The assessment is then completed during the interview and entered directly into WTWCMS at the time of the assessment.
c. Which district administrative unit or contractor is responsible for conducting assessments? The Districts Employment unit
d. Described below are the minimum qualifications of the employees conducting the assessment (refer to requirements listed in 18 NYCRR 385.6(c) and 385.7(c)): Civil Service Social Welfare Examiner or higher pay grade.
e. Are applicants in households with dependent children required to participate in completion of an employment assessment? Yes No
f. Are applicants in households without dependent children required to participate in completion of an employment assessment? Yes No
g. Are exempt adults in households without dependent children required to participate in completion of an employment assessment? Yes No
h. How often and under what circumstances is the employment assessment updated? Annually, upon new case openings and whenever an exemption change occur or whenever circumstances change.
Temporary Assistance (TA. Employment Assessment
a. The district conducts assessments as required by 18 NYCRR 385.6(a) and 385.7(a). Check one of the following: The district enters assessments directly into WTWCMS The district uses the LDSS 4980 (New York State Assessment) and later enters information into WTWCMS. The district conducts assessments using a local equivalent tool, and later enters information into WTWCMS. Please attach the local equivalent tool. If the local equivalent contains additional elements beyond what is required, list them below: See Attachment C
b. Described below is the district procedure for the completion of an employment assessment (including when initial assessments are conducted and whether an assessment is conducted in-person, by phone or a combination of both): All adult household members including, 16 and 17 year old's who are not in school, are scheduled by the eligibility examiner for an individual appointment with a Case Manager to complete an employment assessment. At this time, some of the CM's are completing the local equivalent tool with the client and some are entering directly into WTWCMS. The assessment consists of reviewing the clients English fluency, education levels, basic skills, work history, training interests, family circumstances (any special needs), medical/mental health status, and supportive services that may be needed, such as child care. The CM also completes the Employment Plan (Attachment D) during this appointment. If a client indicates they are work limited or unable to work, the CM will provide the appropriate document for the client to have completed by their physician and returned within the required timeframe. If the client does not have an established relationship with a physician, the CM will schedule an appointment for an evaluation with IMA. If no medical is needed the CM will refer the client for weekly job search. Clients are screened for Drug and Alcohol issues and scheduled for appointments as needed at the initial eligibility interview with the Examiner.
c. Which district administrative unit or contractor is responsible for conducting assessments? The Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services Employment Unit/Case Managers
d. Described below are the minimum qualifications of the employees conducting the assessment (refer to requirements listed in 18 NYCRR 385.6(c) and 385.7(c)): Case Managers - see job description Attachment E. Educational Assessment Specialists at Erie2 Chautauqua Cattaraugus BOCES admi...
Temporary Assistance (TA. Employment Assessment
a. The district conducts assessments as required by 18 NYCRR 385.6(a) and 385.7(a). Check one of the following: The district enters assessments directly into WTWCMS The district uses the LDSS 4980 (New York State Assessment) and later enters information into WTWCMS. The district conducts assessments using a local equivalent tool, and later enters information into WTWCMS. Please attach the local equivalent tool. If the local equivalent contains additional elements beyond what is required, list them below: HRA utilizes a 3-tier process for assessment. Tier 1 includes voluntary questions that will be answered at the PC ▇▇▇▇▇ in the Job Centers. The Tier 1 Assessment includes tools to identify individuals who may need reasonable accommodations to comply with program requirements. Currently, a portion of the Tier 1 assessment containing the Sexual Orientation Gender Identity (SOGI) questions is available. Tier 2 involves HRA Job Centers providing an initial assessment of clients, which ensures that potential barriers to engagement are assessed and that individuals are connected to appropriate services. This assessment ensures that individuals are connected to appropriate services. Those with specific needs are referred to services offered through HRA such as: domestic violence services; substance use treatment services; HIV/AIDS services, training/education programs (referred to HRA's Education Services); and the Wellness Comprehensive Assessment Rehabilitation and Employment (WeCARE) program (which addresses medical, physical and/or mental health limitations to employment). Clients not referred to these services/programs will be referred to either YouthPathways or CareerCompass where they will receive a Tier 3 (in-depth) assessment in addition to other services.
Temporary Assistance (TA. Employment Assessment
a. The district conducts assessments as required by 18 NYCRR 385.6(a) and 385.7(a). Check one of the following: The district enters assessments directly into WTWCMS The district uses the LDSS 4980 (New York State Assessment) and later enters information into WTWCMS.
Temporary Assistance (TA. Employment Assessment
a. The district conducts assessments as required by 18 NYCRR 385.6(a) and 385.7(a). Check one of the following: The district enters assessments directly into WTWCMS The district uses the LDSS 4980 (New York State Assessment) and later enters information into WTWCMS. The district conducts assessments using a local equivalent tool, and later enters information into WTWCMS. Please attach the local equivalent tool. If the local equivalent contains additional elements beyond what is required, list them below:
b. Described below is the district procedure for the completion of an employment assessment: Information is gathered from the client and entered into CMS.
c. Which district administrative unit or contractor is responsible for conducting assessments? Contract staff - Employment Counselors at Liv Co. Office of Workforce Development and Catholic Charities of Steuben / ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
d. Described below are the minimum qualifications of the employees conducting the assessment (refer to requirements listed in 18 NYCRR 385.6(c) and 385.7(c)): Employment Counselors at OWD: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:
1. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree; or
2. Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 60 semester credit hours at a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university and two years of full time experience as a Counselor, Employment Interviewer, or other related position with similar duties and responsibilities; or
3. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four years of full time experience as defined in 2; or
4. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of 1 through 3.
Temporary Assistance (TA. Employment Assessment
a. The district conducts assessments as required by 18 NYCRR 385.6(a) and 385.7(a). Check one of the following: The district enters assessments directly into WTWCMS The district uses the LDSS 4980 (New York State Assessment) and later enters information into WTWCMS. The district conducts assessments using a local equivalent tool, and later enters information into WTWCMS. Please attach the local equivalent tool. If the local equivalent contains additional elements beyond what is required, list them below:
b. Described below is the district procedure for the completion of an employment assessment: An assessment is completed within 90 days from when recipients are determined to be eligible for TA, including 16 and 17 year-olds not in school. Usually, the assessment is completed within 30-45 days upon case opening and is updated on an on- going basis. Also, households without dependent children receive assessments within a year following their application. Based on the assessment, an Employability Plan is developed on WTWCMS and in consultation with the recipients to lead them to economic independence and is updated on an on-going basis when addressing the needs of families with multiple and significant barriers. Appropriate referrals are made, e.g. to ACCES-VR, veteran services and various literacy programs. Based on the assessment, DSS will refer recipients to GCASA, Mental Health, and IMA if deemed necessary.
c. Which district administrative unit or contractor is responsible for conducting assessments? Orleans County Job Development
d. Described below are the minimum qualifications of the employees conducting the assessment (refer to requirements listed in 18 NYCRR 385.6(c) and 385.7(c)): The Employment & Training Counselors will have at least a 2 year college degree; or the equivalent in work experience in a related field with similar duties of Job Development, DOL, or Social Welfare Examiner, as approved by Orleans County Civil Service.
e. Are applicants in households with dependent children required to participate in completion of an employment assessment? Yes No
f. Are applicants in households without dependent children required to participate in completion of an employment assessment? Yes No
g. Are exempt adults in households without dependent children required to participate in completion of an employment assessment? Yes No
h. How often and under what circumstances is the employment assessment updated? Assessments are updated ann...
Temporary Assistance (TA. Employment Assessment
a. The district conducts assessments as required by 18 NYCRR 385.6(a) and 385.7(a). Check one of the following: The district enters assessments directly into WTWCMS The district uses the LDSS 4980 (New York State Assessment) and later enters information into WTWCMS. The district conducts assessments using a local equivalent tool, and later enters information into WTWCMS. Please attach the local equivalent tool. If the local equivalent contains additional elements beyond what is required, list them below:
b. Described below is the district procedure for the completion of an employment assessment:
c. Which district administrative unit or contractor is responsible for conducting assessments?
d. Described below are the minimum qualifications of the employees conducting the assessment (refer to requirements listed in 18 NYCRR 385.6(c) and 385.7(c)):
e. Are applicants in households with dependent children required to participate in completion of an employment assessment? Yes No
f. Are applicants in households without dependent children required to participate in completion of an employment assessment? Yes No
g. Are exempt adults in households without dependent children required to participate in completion of an employment assessment? Yes No
h. How often and under what circumstances is the employment assessment updated?
Temporary Assistance (TA. Employment Assessment
a. The district conducts assessments as required by 18 NYCRR 385.6(a) and 385.7(a). Check one of the following: The district enters assessments directly into WTWCMS The district uses the LDSS 4980 (New York State Assessment) and later enters information into WTWCMS. The district conducts assessments using a local equivalent tool, and later enters information into WTWCMS. Please attach the local equivalent tool. If the local equivalent contains additional elements beyond what is required, list them below:
b. Described below is the district procedure for the completion of an employment assessment: All applicant or recipient adults, including 16 and 17 year old individuals who are not attending secondary school, who reside in households with dependent children, will undergo an employment assessment within 90 days from the date the individual applies for public assistance. All applicants or recipients adults, who are members of a household without dependent children who are not exempt from assignment to work activities, will undergo an employment assessment within a reasonable period of time, but in any case shall be within one year of the application for assistance. All applicants or recipient adults who are determined to be exempt from participation in work activities according to medical evidence may require additional evidence in the future to evaluate their ability to work. The district may also require the individual to participate in a treatment program that could restore or improve their ability to work. This agency will exempt all Safety Net Non-Moe individuals coded 43-incapacitated/disabled (SSI application filed) from all employment activities, including assessment. All other individuals who are exempt from work activities will be assessed to the minimum requirements set forth in the state OTDA regulation 385.7 (a). An exempt individual who becomes non-exempt or work-limited will be reassessed and a new employment plan will be developed in a timely fashion. Individuals are scheduled first for a weekly orientation done either in a group setting or individual, conducted by DSS E&T Unit Staff, followed by individual assessment interviews by DSS E&T Unit Staff and development of an employment plan (for both exempt and non- exempt individuals). The district also offers TABE Testing: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ BOCES administers the Math and Reading level testing and provides a copy of the testing results to FCDSS E&T Staff. The DSS E&T...