Strategies for Reducing. the Need for ▇▇ ▇. Described below are the district’s strategies for reducing the need for TA: MCDSS espouses a Work First philosophy, from initial contact through eligibility, the benefits of work are discussed. During this process Supportive Services such as: Payment for employment background checks Assistance with legal issues through the Judicial Process Commission, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for convicted felons through DOL Financial literacy information EITC Outreach CASH referrals Assistance with child support Direct job matching through our career center and employment contracts Access to computers and internet daily in our onsite Career Center Basic computer training daily in our onsite Career Center Immediate referrals and access to interview attire through MOU with vendors that offer such services Referrals to WIC Employers interviewing on site Resumes reviewed typed and copied MCDSS offers one time only assistance payments for: rent, energy, transportation, car insurance or repairs, tools, etc. to avoid ongoing assistance. Monroe County contracts for an aftercare program for individuals closed off of assistance for excess income. Monroe County has an MOU with City of Rochester to provide on-site Financial Counseling through their Financial Empowerment Center model. This MOU will allow individuals we serve to access services related to budgeting, savings, and credit repair free of charge. MCDSS is continually monitoring our caseload of disabled individuals for medical documentation that will support for an application and award for SSI/SSD.
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Sources: Employment Plan, Employment Plan