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Today’s Presentation

Please put cell phones on vibrate and put them away.

Parking logistics and validation

Bathrooms

Refreshments available

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Agenda

Orientation 9:00 – 9:30

Break 9:30 – 9:45

Initial work activity 9:45 – 10:45

Schedule follow-up appt. 10:45 – 11:00

Transportation assistance

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Paperwork completed today:

• Employment First enrollment form signed• Assessment form, front and back• Workfare initial site contract form, signed• Follow-up appointment letter, signed

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Supports your job search while keeping you eligible for food assistance benefits

Employment First

Delivered in partnership between Human Services and the Workforce Center

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Employment First

Free job seeking skills classes

Free job search tools – phone, fax, internet, job leads, hiring events, personalized assistance

Workfare opportunity

Referrals to – GED, clothing, haircuts, food, medical

Transportation assistance

Jon Gallegos
Robbie to redo graphics
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Participate with Employment First until:

Employed 30 hours or earning $217.50/wk

Exempt

No longer receiving food assistance

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“Insert the title of your Workshop here (e.g. “Job Readiness Workshop”)

Create applications that get noticed

Discover the art of networking

Create your individual job search strategy

Learn to sell your skills and abilities at interviews

Sharpen your customer service skills

• ADD PICTURE

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Support to your community each

month in exchange for

food assistance

WorkfareWorkfare

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Workfare Benefits

On the job experience

Current reference

Networking opportunities

Enhance skills

Help your community

Employers Hire People Who Are Already Working!

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Workfare sites

“Show a list of the types of worksites your county offers”

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Other activities that meet the Employment First requirement

GED Preparation/Adult basic education

College/Vocational training

Vocational rehabilitation

Job search classes

Documentation of part time work

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Transportation assistance is available for your ongoing participation

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On-going monthly participation

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What Happens If I Choose Not to Participate?

You will lose your portion of your household’s Food Assistance

SanctionSanction

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1st time – lose benefits for ONE MONTH and must comply before receiving benefits again

2nd time – lose benefits for THREE MONTHS and must comply before receiving benefits again

3rd time and every time after this point – lose benefits for SIX MONTHS and must comply before receiving benefits again

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Sanctions are one, three and six months

Once a sanction begins you will receive no benefits for the entire time period

+Complete the comply requirements prior to receiving benefits

Only a documented exemption will stop a sanction after it has started

you must also

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Comply

Only a documented exemption stops a sanction

This screen would need to be specific to county requirements

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Good cause

If you miss an appointment or do not complete your assignment you have 10 days to provide good cause

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Exemptions – require written documentation

Working 30 hours or earning $217.50 per week

Under age 16 or over 60

A complete list of exemptions should be included in each handout packet.

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One hour of work – begins your participation

for this month

Transportation assistance

Next appointment:

Recap

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Participate with Employment First until:

Employed 30 hours or earning $217.50 /wk

Exempt

No longer receiving food assistance

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Paperwork completed today:

• Employment First enrollment form signed• Assessment form, front and back• Workfare initial site contract form, signed• Follow-up appointment letter, signed

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Office HoursMonday – Friday 8:00 am 5:00 pm

• 303-XXX-XXXX