Strategies for reducing the need for TA Clause Samples

Strategies for reducing the need for TA. ‌ District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA are described below: Some ETA staff including case managers and job developers, perform diversion activities by assisting clients with job search activities such as scheduling interviews, providing transportation and other supportive services that may assist an applicant with obtaining a job before his or her case is opened. In addition, the Career Center hosts employer recruitments and job fairs that are available to all county residents. Often, clients are hired before their cases open and also may reduce or even close some cases when employment is obtained. In addition, the tireless efforts of the staff to assist in helping clients find jobs and to help them every step of the way to meet their goal of self-sufficiency is the most effective strategy practiced daily. (Reference 18 NYCRR 385.4) Section 4.1 TA and Non-TA SNAP Applicants and Recipients in Work Activities Approved by the District‌ a. The social services district will provide childcare in accordance with the childcare section of the district’s Child and Family County Services Plan. The district will also provide for participants the following expenses which the district deems necessary for the individual to participate in orientation, assessment, employment planning, approved work activities and activities to restore self-sufficiency: -Day Care registration fees - consistent with amount specified in our childcare plan. Limit $50 first child, $25 for each additional provider. -Clothing, uniforms, and footwear necessary for specific activities and employment-up to $400.00 -License and other work related fees- up to $200.00 for licenses and other fees necessary to participate in training and /or accept and retain employment. -Job related safety equipment- up to $200.00 per period of eligibility for protective gloves, boots, headgear, etc. needed to accept and/or retain employment -Tools and equipment - up to $500.00 per period of eligibility for tools/equipment necessary for training and/or to accept or retain employment. -Automobile repair- up to $2,000.00 not to exceed market value of the vehicle -Automobile insurance- up to $1,000.00 for recipients/participants vehicle when it is the least costly way to provide transportation for duration of employment activity or up to ninety (90) days after entry to employment. -Automobile/Driver Training – up to $1,200 per year -Transportation - supports including, bus passes, van fleet, and taxi service. ...

Strategies for reducing the need for TA. District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA are described below: (Reference 18 NYCRR 385.4) Section 4.1 TA and Non-TA SNAP Applicants and Recipients in Work Activities Approved by the District a. The social services district will provide childcare in accordance with the childcare section of the district’s Child and Family County Services Plan. The district will also provide for participants the following expenses which the district deems necessary for the individual to participate in orientation, assessment, employment planning, approved work activities and activities to restore self-sufficiency: b. The district will use the following approach to assist those participants who need transportation to and from an approved work activity site, including any applicable mileage reimbursement rate, and the method used by the district to arrive at that reimbursement rate. OTDA policy establishes a mileage reimbursement rate of no less than the IRS established rate for medical/moving purposes. In all instances, should the actual cost of transportation needed to participate in an assigned work activity exceed the reimbursement rate determined by the district, the district will reimburse for the actual costs based on reasonable documentation submitted by the work activity participant. Please check all that apply: Bus pass/token Gas card/voucher Mileage reimbursement at IRS Business rate, (effective 1/1/19 is 58 cents/mi) Mileage reimbursement at IRS Medical/Moving rate, (effective 1/1/19 is 20 cents/mi) Other mileage rate, (please explain methodology used to establish reimbursement rate): c. OTDA policy establishes a distance not to exceed 2 miles as the maximum distance that the district can require a participant to walk to a work activity assignment or to access public transportation. The district’s policy states that an individual may be required to walk up to the distance described below each way to a work activity or to access public transportation: d. The district will provide the following services to assist individuals at risk of needing TA to improve their opportunities for employment or to maintain their employment:

Strategies for reducing the need for TA. ‌ District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA are described below: Herkimer Co. Dept. of Social Services utilizes diversion strategies to facilitate and promote an individual’s ability to obtain employment, retain employment and eliminate their need for Temporary Assistance. Strategies include: mandatory participation in a 4 week Employment Readiness Program for SN applicants and two parent cases who are able to work, referrals to Temp Employment Agencies and an in-house NYS Jobs representative; direct referrals to job openings and referrals to the One Stop Career Center. Day care applications for individuals requiring services to accept employment are expedited.

Strategies for reducing the need for TA. ‌ District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA are described below: District looks for all opportunities to divert Applicants from needing ongoing Temporary Assistance. Applicants without children are required to do front door activity (5 job searches) as a way to possibly find employment before opening of tempory assistance case.

Strategies for reducing the need for TA. ‌ District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA are described below: •▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ County has a diversion strategy that would allow payment for transportation related expenses for any employed eligible household member using a TA diversion payment code type

Strategies for reducing the need for TA. ‌ District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA are described below: ▇▇▇▇▇▇ County connects clients to job search activities and employment opportunities within two weeks of their application. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ County emphasizes the importance of employment and the benefits that are associated with employment (transitional childcare, EITC, SNAP benefits, etc.). With very few exceptions, job search is mandated for employable applicants and recipients. BCDSS staff participates in ESPRI anti-poverty initiatives. One time payments for goods or services needed to keep or accept employment are issued.

Strategies for reducing the need for TA. ‌ District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA are described below: The Department provides information regarding subsidized housing, subsidized daycare, income disregards, child support, earned income tax credits, WIC, and supportive services are discussed at Orientation/Job Search, Pathways meetings and Recertification. (Reference 18 NYCRR 385.4) Section 4.1 TA and Non-TA SNAP Applicants and Recipients in Work Activities Approved by the District‌ a. The social services district will provide childcare in accordance with the childcare section of the district’s Child and Family County Services Plan. The district will also provide for participants the following expenses which the district deems necessary for the individual to participate in orientation, assessment, employment planning, approved work activities and activities to restore self-sufficiency:

Strategies for reducing the need for TA. ‌ District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA are described below: In-depth evaluation of a family's current living situation to determine what diversionary payments, supportive services, may help as per Section 4.1 "d". In order to be eligible for a diversion payment, supportive services, an individual must have verifiable employment or the verifiable promise of employment.

Strategies for reducing the need for TA. ‌ District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA are described below: Diversion payments may be made to meet a short term need in order to assist an individual to obtain or retain employment rather than opening an on-going Temporary Assistance case. All applications for diversion services will be interviewed and processed by the Eligibility Team. A request must be initiated by the individual indicating what services are needed. The eligibility worker investigates the availability of resources in the household (checking, savings, etc.) or if any outside resources are available (funding from another agency, family than can lend a hand, etc.). If any resources are available, the client will be responsible to access those resources first. If resources are available and the application is denied, a notice (LDSS 4002) "Action Taken on Your Request for Assistance to Meet an Immediate Need or a Special Allowance" is sent. If there are no available resources to meet the need, the client is advised to obtain documentation which may include estimates. When all required information is received, the worker evaluates the most cost effective means that will meet the client's needs. If a diversion payment is being made, the client may be required to write out a plan on how they will pay for future needs. The client is informed of the decision using client notice LDSS 4002. SN and FA non-exempt applicants are referred on a first come first serve basis and until the orientation is full to the OTDA Jobs Program for Supervised Job Search upon submission of their application. The goal is to divert the applicant from the use of Temporary Assistance funds and reconnect the individuals to the workforce. The Jobs Program staff works closely with the HHS staff to coordinate any diversion or supportive service funds that may be needed to get the applicant employed and to keep them employed. The Jobs staff provides a weekly Jobs Program orientation for one hour. At that time, each applicant is assigned to complete 10 job search contacts. Each applicant is scheduled for a weekly one on one session to review their job search contacts. After the first week, applicants are assigned to complete 5 new and 5 follow-up job search contacts each week. The Jobs staff continues to meet with each applicant until their case is determined and makes a follow up contact every 90 days and 180 days. (Reference 18 NYCRR 385.4) Section 4.1 TA and Non-TA SNAP Applicants and Recipients in Work Activiti...