Summer Jobs League

2015 TANF

Funding

Funds for this the 2015 Summer Jobs

program are from the Missouri Dept of Social Services (DSS), Family Support Division (FSD).

Outreach & RecruitmentFirst come, first serveAll youth must go through the web portal Schedule recruitment events at hours/times

convenient for applicants.Work with local schools, community

organizations and newspapers

Applications

Summer Jobs:www.summerjobs.mo.gov

Toolbox 2.0 (TB2.0)

A desk aide will be available.

Summer Jobs access

2015 TANF-Summer Jobs League Eligibility

Age 16-24Monthly income not to exceed 185% of Fed Poverty Guidelines

E-verify requirementPriority of services for vets

Additional Documentation

1. A parent2. A child living with the custodial parent or other adult caretaker/relative

Enrollment Enrollment activities may begin April 1.

SJL Worksite enrollments may begin May 1.

TB2.0 data entry should occur in same week as paper enrollment, if TB is not used at time of enrollment. No backdating allowed.

Youth must be enrolled in program before any service can be entered.

Post accurate information to all job orders for report tracking and performance measure purposes.

Participant OrientationBefore the youth’s work experience begins,

they should be provided:Available services informationWorkplace behavior expectationsConfidentiality, sensitivity, health & safety issuesWIA complaint & grievance guideRelease of information formTime sheet & training planApplicants should be made aware their earned wages

may affect their benefits.Orientation is different from Job Readiness Training 1 day for orientation 16 hours for Job Readiness Training and Financial Literacy

Financial Literacy 1st Financial Credit Union Train the trainer sessionsPre and Post Assessments US Conference of Mayors

Assessment

All youth receive initial assessment

Objective assessment and comprehensive ISS not required for TANF-only youth

Not required to assess basic skills for TANF-only youth

Worksites Worksite agreements are required for

each worksite, along with supervisor orientation.

Vendors should make an effort to match positions with participants’ interests & goals.

Supervisor Orientations with every supervisor to review workplace guidelines, child labor laws.

Training Plans for every participant

Case ManagementCase managers must maintain contact

with each participant & employer at a minimum of every weekHow work is goingIf goals are being metIf participant is having any problemsWith employer – how participant is

doing on the jobEnter service notes in TB

Supportive ServicesMay include

TransportationChild careMealsAppropriate work attire

SLATE handles support services in-house Mileage rates may not exceed state rate of

$.26 per mile. Documentation required and payment will not be made in advance.

PayrollAll youth must be paid $8.00

statewideAll youth must complete timesheets

(template provided by DWD)All timesheets must be submitted on a

consistent schedule every two weeks.Error free

Youth may work Summer Jobs: 240 hours

Training Vendor Staff Training

5/18 – 5/22 Toolbox

Eligibility Case Notes Documentation

Payroll Payroll Process Timesheet Tracking Hours

Participant Orientation JRT Business Orientation Financial Literacy

Performance & ReportingVendors will be required to track

(in TB) the number of participants enrolled and the completion rate

Youth enrolled ONLY in TANF will not be counted in the region’s WIA performance measures

Document any projects, progress, include photos if possible

Follow-up is not a required element