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Call JOBS NOW! at 1-877-JOB-1NOW

San Francisco Human Services Agency

JOBS NOW!Subsidized Employment Program

Host Department Orientation

July 2, 2009

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Agenda

• Welcome & Introductions

• Overview of ARRA and JOBS NOW!

• Overview of Public Sector Employment Program

• Review of Handouts

• Q&A

HSA Workforce Development Division


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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)

TANF Emergency

Contingency Fund (ECF) Overview



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TANF Emergency Contingency Fund

• $1.8 Billion Total Available To California To Reimburse Specific Types of Costs, Including:Subsidized / Transitional Employment

• 80% Federal Reimbursement; 20% Local “Match”

• Funds available until September 30, 2010


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Final State Regs Not Yet Issued

Clarification Pending Regarding:

• Eligible Populations

• Allowable Costs

• Allowable Source of Local Match


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Eligible Target Populations

CalWORKs

Receiving Cash Aid and Work-eligible

Safety Net

Within 12-months Post Aid

Receiving Cash Aid and Exempt

Sanctioned (if sanction is cured)

KinGAP families


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Other Likely Target Populations*

• Custodial and non-custodial parents of children with income <200% of Federal Poverty Level

• Family Reunification Cases: The parent(s) of a minor child who has been removed from the home for abuse or neglect and is participating in reunification activities.

* Pending state guidance



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200% of 2009 Federal Poverty Level

Family Size Gross Monthly Income Gross Annual Income

2 $2,428 $29,140

3 $3,052 $36,620

4 $3,675 $44,100

5 $4,298 $51,580

6 $4,922 $59,060

7 $5,545 $66,540

8 $6,168 $74,020

Note: Family must include at least one minor child

Eligibility pending State approval


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JOBS NOW! Overview

JOBS NOW! is the local program that HSA is putting in place using

federal stimulus funds.



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JOBS NOW! Objectives

• Create 1,000 Subsidized Employment Opportunities in the Pubic, Private and Nonprofit Sectors

• Include A Sector-Based Focus• Stimulate the Local Economy• Provide Needy Families With Income Support For

The Duration Of The Recession • Leverage Stimulus Funds In Other Areas (e.g.,

WIA, Homelessness Prevention) To Support Program Participants

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JOBS NOW! Strategies

• Increase Transitional Jobs Programs Capacity

• Bridge Community Service Program

• Expand Vocational ESL Immersion Work Experience

• Expand City College Of San Francisco (CCSF) Work Study

• Expand Public Service Trainee Program (9910/9916 Program)

• Implement A Subsidized Wage Subsidy Program In Close Partnership With Private For-Profit and Non-Profit Employers

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JOBS NOW! Participants• Trainees with mid-level market connection: worked at

least 6 of last 24 months; positive work attitude; soft skills; motivated to work

• Must meet and maintain eligibility criteria• Must attend the JOBS NOW! Orientation• Must follow through with interviews and employer

hiring processes• Assigned to an HSA Case Manager• Have access to supportive services• Will be engaged in permanent job search

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JOBS NOW!

Public Sector Trainee (PST) Program Overview



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How Does It Work?• Host Department submits a PST Request Form and job

description to HSA. – Jobs should fit one of three categories for which we have generic job

descriptions: clerical/admin, support services/recycling/transportation, and facilities/ grounds maintenance

– 36-40 hour work week; option to incorporate 4 hours/week of training provided by HSA

• HSA assigns a PST Liaison to your department.

• HSA recruits eligible participants. Host Departments may also recruit participants and send them to HSA for eligibility screening.

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How Does It Work?• HSA sends you 2-3 candidates per position to interview and select.

• A JOBS NOW! Agreement is signed by HSA and the Host Department.

• HSA hires your selected candidates into either the 9910 or 9916 classification at a pay rate of $12.21/hour.

• Participants are on HSA payroll. DHR has created special TEX Category 18 requisitions for HSA to use, which allow JOBS NOW! participants to remain on payroll until 9/30/10.

• Host Department provides the job site, on-the-job training, work supplies and supervision.

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How Does It Work?• Host Department is responsible for the 20% non-

federal match, which can be covered through in-kind supervision costs, job related supplies, participant training, etc. Your department submits timesheets on a weekly basis and cost documentation on a monthly basis to HSA.

• HSA claims federal revenue. If Host Department costs were less than 20% HSA will direct charge the Host Department for the difference. If they exceeded 20% you may request reimbursement via work order for the excess.

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Expectations of Host Department

• Fast track PST interview and selection process• Provide high quality, active supervision of trainees• Complete trainee performance evaluations• Communicate problems/issues to PST Liaison• Timely and accurate submission of timesheets and

cost documentation forms

* HSA is developing a written handbook and training session for Host Site Supervisors



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Handouts

1. PST Request Form

2. Generic Job Descriptions

3. JOBS NOW! HSA/Host Site Agreement

4. Draft Host Site Supervisor Handbook

5. PST and PST Supervisor Timesheet

6. JOBS NOW! Cost Documentation Form



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QUESTIONS?For more information:

> Contact Ana Osegueda (401-4912)Or Jim Whelly (401-4960)

> Check back soon at www.sfhsa.org (Public Notices and What’s New section)

> Job Seekers can be referred to 1-877-JOB1NOW


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