Common use of Job Development Clause in Contracts

Job Development. ‌ a. Does the district conduct or access job development services to expand job opportunities for TA and SNAP participants? Yes No If Yes, select how the district participates in job development activities. District staff contacts employers to solicit jobs for TA and SNAP Participants. Describe below how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc. Self Sufficiency Supervisory Staff members promote the hiring of Temporary Assistance clients through the use of the Transitional Employment Advancement Program (TEAP). MCDSS offers periodic job interviews with 60 - 75 TA recipients (concentrating on the Safety Net Singles) to fill vacant positions with companies who may participate with TEAP or OJT. Daily, job openings are received from area employers and reviewed by the Self Sufficiency staff for possible applicant matching. All jobs are posted in our waiting rooms, handed out at our front windows, given during recertification interviews or employment assessments for clients and applicants to review and submit applications to. To find additional employers, intranet searches of employment web sites, phone calls, cold calls, and mailings are made to employers in the area to explain the TEAP and OJT contracts along with information about Tax Incentives. Self Sufficiency staff also attend Job Fairs, as they arise to speak with employers and discuss the benefits of hiring a client currently on Public Assistance. Individuals that are eligible for TEAP or OJT are also given a TEAP brochure and OJT literature to use to advise potential employers that they are eligible for TEAP or OJT if they are hired. The Employment Coordinator receives notifications of job postings from various Monroe County vendors, we then try to match clients with these positions. MCDSS screens recipients for job skills matching current openings at an employer. MCDSS then schedules recipients to come to office and have a job interview here in the building. We assist with online application filing and interview preparation before the interview is conducted with the employer. MCDSS receives notifications of community job fairs and advises employable individuals to attend. MCDSS is able to have a sign in table at these events and are able to mentor individuals and offer support during the fair. District contracts or has an agreement with another agency to contact employers and solicit jobs for TA and/or SNAP participants. Describe below how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc. RochesterWorks, Inc. - There are 3 full-time staff dedicated to employer outreach on the RochesterWorks Business Services team. Outreach is done on a daily basis in a variety of ways such as through daily job posts on behalf of business, presentations to business/industry associations and groups like the local Xxxxxxxx of Commerce, Pro-ROC (Professional Recruiters of Rochester) and other networks; one-on-one meetings at employers’ worksites, virtually, over the phone or via email; virtual and in-person recruitment events; and monthly business newsletters. RochesterWorks also engages employers referred by our local county Economic Development Department as well as the Department of Labor, to promote and connect job seekers with hiring companies. In addition to free job posting, recruitment events, and promotion, RochesterWorks offers work-based training grants in the form of On-the-Job Training (partial wage subsidy) and Transitional Jobs (fully subsidized). Career Systems currently refers Job Seekers from a number of programs to area job fairs. They will continue this and consider a referral to a job fair to be equivalent to a referral to potential employment; it will be a condition of continued eligibility for the program. They will facilitate, monitor and report this attendance and participation. Career Systems will also develop relationships with hiring agencies that will allow groups of participants to be interviews at the job site. Career Systems staff will facilitate, monitor and report attendance at these functions.

Job Development. ‌ a. Does the The district conduct conducts or access accesses job development services to expand job opportunities for TA and SNAP participants? clients. Yes No If Yesyes, select how the district participates in job development activities. activities in the following manner: District staff contacts employers to solicit jobs for TA and SNAP ParticipantsTemporary Assistance participants. Describe below Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc.: The Job Development Unit consists of 3 Employment Counselors and 1 Supervisor. Self Sufficiency Supervisory Staff members promote Employment Counselors are assigned to specific work experience sites; collaborating with the hiring of Temporary Assistance worksite supervisor to identify and engage those clients through the use of the Transitional Employment Advancement Program who are work ready, (TEAPi.e. consistently showing up on time and performing well). MCDSS offers periodic Employment Counselors are also assigned to the Assessment Unit to work with employable clients who have recently completed Job Club. Employment Counselors will identify job interviews with 60 - 75 TA recipients (concentrating on the Safety Net Singles) to fill vacant positions with companies who may participate with TEAP or OJT. Daily, job openings are received from area employers and reviewed by the Self Sufficiency staff for possible applicant matching. All jobs are posted in our waiting rooms, handed out at our front windows, given during recertification interviews or employment assessments for clients and applicants to review and submit applications to. To find additional employers, intranet searches of employment web sites, phone calls, cold calls, and mailings are made to employers opportunities in the area to explain community that match the TEAP education, skill level and OJT contracts along work interests of each client. These clients will work with information about Tax IncentivesEmployment Counselors on a weekly basis until that client is placed into a job. Self Sufficiency staff also attend Job Fairs, as they arise to speak Employment Counselors work with a database of over 300 employers and discuss the benefits of hiring a client currently on Public Assistance. Individuals that are eligible for TEAP or OJT are also given a TEAP brochure and OJT literature to use to advise potential employers that they are eligible for TEAP or OJT if they are hired. The Employment Coordinator receives notifications of job postings from various Monroe County vendors, we then try which is used to match clients with these positionsjob openings in the community. MCDSS screens recipients Employment Counselors will assist clients with job interviews, provide case management and supportive services (i.e. transportation, day care, etc.) to ensure a smooth transition into employment and self sufficiency. The Job Development Unit also receives referrals from other Social Service Divisons for clients that are job skills matching current ready and need assistance and referrals to employment. Employment Counselors will conduct a Job Fair each month in the District Office. This involves contacting various companies that have job openings at an employerand are in need of employees. MCDSS then schedules recipients to Employers come to the Job Fair and hold interviews at the District office which enables the employers to screen clients and have recruit employees for permanent positions available. Employment Counselors utilize Placing Individuals in Vital Opportunity Training (PIVOT) Subsidized Employment Program. This wage subsidy program is designed for TANF clients and enables the Employment Counselors to offer employers a job interview here in the buildingwage subsidy. We assist The PIVOT Program subsidizes a client's wages for an employer that would not ordinarily hire that client because of training that is needed. Employment Counselors works closely with online application filing employers to facilitate a client's smooth transition into employment and interview preparation before the interview is conducted with the employer. MCDSS receives notifications of community job fairs and advises employable individuals to attend. MCDSS is able to have a sign in table at these events and are able to mentor individuals and jobs that offer support during the fairpermanent long term positions. District contracts or has an agreement with another agency to contact employers and solicit jobs for TA Temporary Assistance and/or SNAP participants. Describe below Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts. OTDA Jobs Program staff are charged with job development as indicated in section 2.3. Additional information, etc. RochesterWorksif any, Inc. - There are 3 full-time staff dedicated to employer outreach on the RochesterWorks Business Services team. Outreach is done on a daily basis in a variety of ways such as through daily job posts on behalf of business, presentations to business/industry associations and groups like the local Xxxxxxxx of Commerce, Pro-ROC (Professional Recruiters of Rochester) and other networks; one-on-one meetings at employers’ worksites, virtually, over the phone or via email; virtual and in-person recruitment events; and monthly business newsletters. RochesterWorks also engages employers referred by our local county Economic Development Department as well as the Department of Labor, to promote and connect job seekers with hiring companies. In addition to free job posting, recruitment events, and promotion, RochesterWorks offers work-based training grants in the form of On-the-Job Training (partial wage subsidy) and Transitional Jobs (fully subsidized). Career Systems currently refers Job Seekers from a number of programs to area job fairs. They will continue this and consider a referral to a job fair to be equivalent to a referral to potential employment; it will be a condition of continued eligibility for the program. They will facilitate, monitor and report this attendance and participation. Career Systems will also develop relationships with hiring agencies that will allow groups of participants to be interviews at the job site. Career Systems staff will facilitate, monitor and report attendance at these functions.described below:

Job Development. ‌ a. Does the ‌ The district conduct conducts or access accesses job development services to expand job opportunities for TA and SNAP participants? . Yes No If Yesyes, select how the district participates in job development activities. activities in the following manner: District staff contacts employers to solicit jobs for TA and SNAP Participantsparticipants. Describe below Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc. Self Sufficiency Supervisory Staff members promote the hiring of Temporary Assistance clients through the use of the Transitional Employment Advancement Program (TEAP). MCDSS offers periodic job interviews with 60 - 75 TA recipients (concentrating on the Safety Net Singles) to fill vacant positions with companies who may participate with TEAP or OJT. Daily, job openings are received from area employers and reviewed by the Self Sufficiency staff for possible applicant matching. All jobs are posted in our waiting rooms, handed out at our front windows, given during recertification interviews or employment assessments for clients and applicants to review and submit applications to. To find additional employers, intranet searches of employment web sites, phone calls, cold calls, and mailings are made to employers in the area to explain the TEAP and OJT contracts along with information about Tax Incentives. Self Sufficiency staff also attend Job Fairs, as they arise to speak with employers and discuss the benefits of hiring a client currently on Public Assistance. Individuals that are eligible for TEAP or OJT are also given a TEAP brochure and OJT literature to use to advise potential employers that they are eligible for TEAP or OJT if they are hired. The Employment Coordinator receives notifications of job postings from various Monroe County vendors, we then try to match clients with these positions. MCDSS screens recipients for job skills matching current openings at an employer. MCDSS then schedules recipients to come to office and have a job interview here in the building. We assist with online application filing and interview preparation before the interview is conducted with the employer. MCDSS receives notifications of community job fairs and advises employable individuals to attend. MCDSS is able to have a sign in table at these events and are able to mentor individuals and offer support during the fair. .: District contracts or has an agreement with another agency to contact employers and solicit jobs for TA and/or SNAP participants. Describe below Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc. RochesterWorks, Inc. - There The following was provided by the Cortland Works Career Center Employment and Training Director: The Career Center has a staff of two Employment and Training Specialists. For the Summer Youth Program they solicit summer employment slots from around 70 local businesses and not-for-profits. For the adult population they post positions with the NYS Department of Labor. They have computers available for the public to use for job search and they also print and provide job seekers a weekly list of available jobs. Staff are 3 full-time staff dedicated available to employer outreach on the RochesterWorks Business Services team. Outreach is done help customers on a daily basis at the center. They provide ongoing service to those who want and need additional assistance. Cortland County DSS has established very successful partnerships with the agencies at the Cortland Works Career Center, Cayuga-Cortland Workforce Investment Area's Workforce One-Stop. The center in general serves as a variety resource for TA and SNAP recipients. The Computer and Resource Room lab and library provide computer based tutorials for skills building, internet access for job searching, copy machines, phones, fax machines and quality resume paper and stamps for job seeking purposes. Effective partnerships are established with Workforce Investment Act staff which facilitates and funds training for many of ways such as through daily job posts on behalf of business, presentations these participants so that they can get the skills they need to business/industry associations become employed and groups like the local Xxxxxxxx of Commerce, Pro-ROC (Professional Recruiters of Rochester) and other networks; one-on-one meetings at employers’ worksites, virtually, over the phone or via email; virtual and in-person recruitment events; and monthly business newslettersself sufficient. RochesterWorks Participants are also engages employers referred by our local county Economic Development Department as well as the Department of Labor, to promote and connect job seekers with hiring companies. In addition to free job posting, recruitment events, and promotion, RochesterWorks offers work-based training grants registered in the form of On-the-Job One Stop Operating System (OSOS) "talent bank" for matching to job opportunities. DSS staff are emailed the Center calendar and workshop opportunities so that all work ready participants can benefit from these skill building opportunities. Partnering with the Center helps the participant workforce mainstream and creates a positive professional attitude that assists with being economically successful in the community. The Center also offers onsite Adult Literacy classes through BOCES. Cortland County Employment and Training (partial wage subsidy) and Transitional Jobs (fully subsidized). Career Systems currently refers Job Seekers from a number of programs to area job fairs. They will continue this and consider a referral to a job fair to be equivalent to a referral to potential employment; it will be a condition of continued eligibility for also coordinates the TANF summer youth work experience program. They will facilitateOTDA Jobs Program staff are charged with job development as indicated in section 2.3. Additional information, monitor and report this attendance and participation. Career Systems will also develop relationships with hiring agencies that will allow groups of participants to be interviews at the job site. Career Systems staff will facilitateif any, monitor and report attendance at these functions.is described below:

Job Development. ‌ a. Does the ‌ The district conduct conducts or access accesses job development services to expand job opportunities for TA and SNAP participants? . Yes No If Yesyes, select how the district participates in job development activities. activities in the following manner: District staff contacts employers to solicit jobs for TA and SNAP Participantsparticipants. Describe below Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc. .: Self Sufficiency Supervisory Staff members promote the hiring of Temporary Assistance clients through the use of the Transitional Employment Advancement Program (TEAP). MCDSS offers periodic job interviews with 60 - – 75 TA recipients (concentrating on the Safety Net Singles) to fill vacant positions with companies who may participate with TEAP or OJT. Daily, job openings are received from area employers and reviewed by the Self Sufficiency staff for possible applicant matching. All jobs are posted in our waiting rooms, handed out at our front windows, given during recertification interviews or employment assessments for clients and applicants to review and submit applications to. To find additional employers, intranet searches of employment web sites, phone calls, cold calls, and mailings are made to employers in the area to explain the TEAP and OJT contracts along with information about Tax Incentives. Self Sufficiency staff also attend Job Fairs, as they arise to speak with employers and discuss the benefits of hiring a client currently on Public Assistance. Individuals that are eligible for TEAP or OJT are also given a TEAP brochure and OJT literature to use to advise potential employers that they are eligible for TEAP or OJT if they are hired. The Employment Coordinator receives notifications of job postings from various all of Monroe County County’s vendors, we then try to match clients with these positions. MCDSS screens recipients for job skills matching current openings at an employer. MCDSS then schedules recipients to come to office and have a job interview here in the building. We building we assist with online application filing and interview preparation before the interview is conducted with the employer. MCDSS receives notifications of community job fairs and advises assigns employable individuals to attend. MCDSS is able to have a sign in table at these events and are able to mentor individuals and offer support during the fair. District contracts or has an agreement with another agency to contact employers and solicit jobs for TA and/or SNAP participants. Describe below Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc. RochesterWorks, Inc. - There are 3 full-time staff dedicated to employer outreach on the RochesterWorks Business Services business services team. Outreach is done on a daily basis in a variety of ways such as through daily job posts on behalf of business, presentations to business/industry associations and groups like the local Xxxxxxxx of Commerce, Pro-ROC (Professional Recruiters of Rochester), Monroe JSEC (Job Service Employer Committee) and other networks; , one-on-one meetings at employers’ worksites, virtually, over the phone or via email; virtual , weekly and in-person annual recruitment events; , and monthly business newsletters. RochesterWorks also engages employers referred by our local county Economic Workforce Development Department as well as the Department of Labor, to promote and connect job seekers with hiring companies. In addition to free job posting, recruitment events, and promotion, RochesterWorks offers work-based training grants in the form of On-the-Job Training (partial wage subsidy) and Transitional Jobs (fully subsidized). Career Systems - Career Systems will bring employers to its location so that participants will have an opportunity to apply for jobs and be interviewed at the Job Search Group location. Individuals with particularly relevant skills will be identified and directed to attend these interviews. Other participants will be invited to apply and seek interviews at the discretion of the participating employer. Career Systems currently refers Job Seekers from a number of programs to area job fairs. They will continue this and consider a referral to a job fair to be equivalent to a referral to potential employment; it will be a condition of continued eligibility for the program. They will facilitate, monitor and report this attendance and participation. Career Systems will also develop relationships with hiring agencies that will allow groups of participants to be interviews at the job site. Career Systems staff will facilitate, monitor and report attendance at these functions.. OTDA Jobs Program staff are charged with job development as indicated in section 2.3. Additional information, if any, is described below:

Job Development. ‌ a. Does the district conduct or access job development services to expand job opportunities for TA and SNAP participants? Yes No If Yes, select how the district participates in job development activities. District staff contacts employers to solicit jobs for TA and SNAP Participants. Describe below how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc. Self Sufficiency Supervisory Staff members promote X The Job Development Unit consists of Employment Counselors, Sr. Employment Counselors and an Employer Relations Coordinator. Employment Counselors will identify job opportunities in the hiring community that match the education, skill level and work interests of Temporary Assistance clients through each individual. Employment Counselors work with a database of employers which is used to match individuals with job openings in the use community. The Job Development Unit may conduct Job Fairs at the district office. This involves contacting various companies that have job openings in various occupational areas and are in need of employees. Employers come to the Transitional Job Fair and hold interviews onsite which enables the employers to screen individuals and recruit employees for available openings. Job Development also partners with One Stop Career Centers and the NYS Department of Labor. The Job Development Unit utilizes the Placing Individuals in Vital Opportunity Training (PIVOT) Subsidized Employment Advancement Program (TEAP)Program. MCDSS offers periodic This employment subsidy program enables the Employment Counselor to offer employers a wage subsidy. In addition, the Job Development Unit provides job interviews with 60 - 75 TA recipients (concentrating on the Safety Net Singles) to fill vacant positions with companies who may participate with TEAP or OJT. Dailycoaching, interviewing tips, job openings are received from area employers and reviewed by the Self Sufficiency staff for possible applicant matching. All jobs are posted in our waiting rooms, handed out at our front windows, given during recertification interviews or employment assessments for clients and applicants to review and submit applications to. To find additional employers, intranet searches of employment web sites, phone calls, cold callsreadiness skills training, and mailings are made case management to employers in the area to explain the TEAP and OJT contracts along with information about Tax Incentives. Self Sufficiency staff also attend Job Fairshelp prepare individuals for a successful transition into full time, as they arise to speak with employers and discuss the benefits of hiring a client currently on Public Assistance. Individuals that are eligible for TEAP or OJT are also given a TEAP brochure and OJT literature to use to advise potential employers that they are eligible for TEAP or OJT if they are hired. The Employment Coordinator receives notifications of job postings from various Monroe County vendors, we then try to match clients with these positions. MCDSS screens recipients for job skills matching current openings at an employer. MCDSS then schedules recipients to come to office and have a job interview here in the building. We assist with online application filing and interview preparation before the interview is conducted with the employer. MCDSS receives notifications of community job fairs and advises employable individuals to attend. MCDSS is able to have a sign in table at these events and are able to mentor individuals and offer support during the fairpermanent employment. District contracts or has an agreement with another agency to contact employers and solicit jobs for TA and/or SNAP participants. Describe below how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc. RochesterWorksX N/A a. Described below is how the district identifies appropriate education program providers for services of Adult Basic Education (ABE), Inc. - There High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma preparation, and English Language Instruction that are 3 full-time staff dedicated available to employer outreach clients whose assessment indicates such services would be an appropriate work activity assignment. (Please ensure to include providers the districts partners with for the provision of ABE, HSE, and English Language Instruction in Table 1 or Table 2 under Section 1.2 of this plan): The district has developed relationships with community educational institutions and refugee resettlement agencies that provide ABE, HSE or ESL and has entered into a contractual agreement with adult educational providers. The district has developed worksites referred to as "Dual Enrollment Worksites". These worksites offer a combination of work activities and classroom instruction including Adult Basic Education, High School Equivalency, ESL and/or Computer Skills training. b. Described below is how the district identifies appropriate program providers of Vocational Education and Job Skills Training programs that are available to clients whose assessment indicates such services would be an appropriate work activity assignment. (Please ensure to include the current providers the district partners with for the provision of Vocational Education and Job Skills Training in Table 1 or Table 2 under Section 1.2 of this plan). The district consults with other government agencies, training/vocational providers, the local WIB, Department of Labor and organizations that provide vocational education and skills training. A vocational database has been developed, that includes trainings across a wide sector of occupations. The current database is monitored and updated to provide current vocational offerings and ensure all participants are given the opportunity to participate. c. Described below are the process and guidelines workers follow to ensure that individuals who have not attained a basic literacy level and/or have not attained a high school diploma are offered the opportunity to participate in an educational activity. This includes individuals who are 18 and older and individuals aged 16 or 17 who are not attending secondary school or its equivalent. During the Assessment process, the Employment Counselor reviews and discusses educational options. The district encourages all individuals to participate in educational activities if a high school diploma or basic literacy level has not been attained. Individuals referred for education activities are TABE tested by the education providers to determine grade level. Educational service providers include, but not limited to: The Adult Learning Center, Catholic Charities, Journey's End, Educational Opportunity Center, BOCES, and SUNY Erie Community College. d. Described below are the district’s process and policy, including the guidelines workers follow, when determining whether participation in educational activities is approved for individuals who have not attained a high school diploma who are interested in participating in an educational activity. Include in this section instances when the district would deny participation in educational activities: The assessment process will determine if it is appropriate to approve an individual for an educational activity. The district will consider various factors in the determination process. Approval consideration will be given based on the RochesterWorks Business Services teamindividual's history of compliance, educational needs, and aptitude. Outreach Other factors would include the feasibility of approving a particular program, the districts need to comply with federal and State work participation rate requirements, and individual circumstances in the development of the Individualized Employment Plan. Individuals are encouraged to attend educational activities to increase their employability and enhance skill levels. e. Described below is done the district’s process and policy for determining whether a participant is approved/assigned to participate in job skills or vocational education activities: During the Assessment process, the Employment Counselor: evaluates the education, skills, and interest of the individual, and reviews and discusses vocational education options. They determine whether the vocational training is preparing the individual for employment in an occupational field in which they can reasonably expect to obtain employment. The Employment Counselor assesses whether the individual's education levels, and aptitude meet the criteria needed to attend the vocational training and considers the individual's history of compliance. They review the list of approved vocational education programs and contact the Employer Relations Coordinator regarding any program not on the approved list. f. Described below are the standards by which education and training providers are evaluated: 1. Licensed, certified, or accredited training providers that have demonstrated successful placement of individuals into jobs 2. Ratio of individuals successfully completing the training programs 3. Programs that are "in demand" occupational sectors Training programs are approved on a daily basis case by case basis. g. Described below is the district's procedure for advising participants of approved training: The district maintains a list of approved training programs. During the assessment process and development of the employment plan, vocational opportunities are reviewed and discussed. h. Described below is the district's procedure for notifying participants they are approved for training or enrollment in a variety of ways such as through daily job posts on behalf of business, presentations to business/industry associations and groups like the local Xxxxxxxx of Commerce, Pro-ROC work activity: Obtain completed Vocational Education Records (Professional Recruiters of RochesterB-1383)(Attachment #7) and other networks; oneofficial program schedule. Provide a copy of the completed Employment Plan and issue a notice of program approval/denial [Program Approval (B-3854) ](Attachment #8) as appropriate. i. Described below is how the district will monitor the high school attendance for 16-on18 year-one meetings at employers’ worksites, virtually, over the phone or via email; virtual and inolds in order for them to retain their TA exempt status: The district maintains a Youth Holding Pool. The Youth Holding Pool is a caseload comprised of youth 16-person recruitment events; and monthly business newsletters. RochesterWorks also engages employers referred by our local county Economic Development Department as well as the Department of Labor, to promote and connect job seekers with hiring companies. In addition to free job posting, recruitment events, and promotion, RochesterWorks offers work-based training grants 18 years old who are in the form of On-the-Job Training High School (partial wage subsidy) and Transitional Jobs (fully subsidizedcode 35). Career Systems currently refers Job Seekers from a number These cases are monitored for the completion of programs High School and/or attainment of age 19. Upon completion of High School, or if no longer attending High School, or the attainment of age 19, the case is assigned to area job fairsan Employment Counselor to complete an assessment, employment plan and determine the correct coding. They will continue this At application and consider a referral recertification, the TA eligibility worker obtains documentation verifying enrollment/attendance in school. j. Described below is the district's procedure for ensuring that an individual’s health related limitations are accommodated when assigning the individual to a job fair work activity: When health-related limitations/restrictions are identified, the district will make all accommodations to be equivalent comply with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, including assigning individuals to a referral to potential employment; it will be a condition of continued eligibility for the program. They will facilitate, monitor and report this attendance and participation. Career Systems will also develop relationships with hiring agencies worksite that will allow groups accommodate the work limitations/restrictions. All providers and worksites are notified in writing of participants an individual's work limitations/restrictions. The district may make unscheduled visits to be interviews at worksites to monitor compliance with the job site. Career Systems staff will facilitate, monitor and report attendance at these functionsaccommodation.

Job Development. ‌ a. Does the The district conduct conducts or access accesses job development services to expand job opportunities for TA and SNAP participants? . Yes No If Yesyes, select how the district participates in job development activities. activities in the following manner: District staff contacts employers to solicit jobs for TA and SNAP Participantsparticipants. Describe below Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc. .: Self Sufficiency Supervisory Staff members promote the hiring of Temporary Assistance clients through the use of the Transitional Employment Advancement Program (TEAP). MCDSS offers periodic job interviews with 60 - – 75 TA recipients (concentrating on the Safety Net Singles) to fill vacant positions with companies who may participate with TEAP or OJT. Daily, job openings are received from area employers and reviewed by the Self Sufficiency staff for possible applicant matching. All jobs are posted in our waiting rooms, handed out at our front windows, given during recertification interviews or employment assessments for clients and applicants to review and submit applications to. To find additional employers, intranet searches of employment web sites, phone calls, cold calls, and mailings are made to employers in the area to explain the TEAP and OJT contracts along with information about Tax Incentives. Self Sufficiency staff also attend Job Fairs, as they arise to speak with employers and discuss the benefits of hiring a client currently on Public Assistance. Individuals that are eligible for TEAP or OJT are also given a TEAP brochure and OJT literature to use to advise potential employers that they are eligible for TEAP or OJT if they are hired. The Employment Coordinator receives notifications of job postings from various all of Monroe County County’s vendors, we then try to match clients with these positions. MCDSS screens recipients for job skills matching current openings at an employer. MCDSS then schedules recipients to come to office and have a job interview here in the building. We building we assist with online application filing and interview preparation before the interview is conducted with the employer. MCDSS receives notifications of community job fairs and advises assigns employable individuals to attend. MCDSS is able to have a sign in table at these events and are able to mentor individuals and offer support during the fair. District contracts or has an agreement with another agency to contact employers and solicit jobs for TA and/or SNAP participants. Describe below Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc. RochesterWorks, Inc. - There are 3 full-time staff dedicated to employer outreach on the RochesterWorks Business Services business services team. Outreach is done on a daily basis in a variety of ways such as through daily job posts on behalf of business, presentations to business/industry associations and groups like the local Xxxxxxxx of Commerce, Pro-ROC (Professional Recruiters of Rochester), Monroe JSEC (Job Service Employer Committee) and other networks; , one-on-one meetings at employers’ worksites, virtually, over the phone or via email; virtual , weekly and in-person annual recruitment events; , and monthly business newsletters. RochesterWorks also engages employers referred by our local county Economic Workforce Development Department as well as the Department of Labor, to promote and connect job seekers with hiring companies. In addition to free job posting, recruitment events, and promotion, RochesterWorks offers work-based training grants in the form of On-the-Job Training (partial wage subsidy) and Transitional Jobs (fully subsidized). Career Systems - Career Systems will bring employers to its location so that participants will have an opportunity to apply for jobs and be interviewed at the Job Search Group location. Individuals with particularly relevant skills will be identified and directed to attend these interviews. Other participants will be invited to apply and seek interviews at the discretion of the participating employer. Career Systems currently refers Job Seekers from a number of programs to area job fairs. They will continue this and consider a referral to a job fair to be equivalent to a referral to potential employment; it will be a condition of continued eligibility for the program. They will facilitate, monitor and report this attendance and participation. Career Systems will also develop relationships with hiring agencies that will allow groups of participants to be interviews at the job site. Career Systems staff will facilitate, monitor and report attendance at these functions.. OTDA Jobs Program staff are charged with job development as indicated in section 2.3. Additional information, if any, is described below:

Job Development. ‌ a. Does the The district conduct conducts or access accesses job development services to expand job opportunities for TA and SNAP participants? . Yes No If Yesyes, select how the district participates in job development activities. activities in the following manner: District staff contacts employers to solicit jobs for TA and SNAP Participantsparticipants. Describe below Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc.: The Job Development Unit consists of 3 Employment Counselors, 1 Sr. Self Sufficiency Supervisory Staff members promote Employment Counselor and an Employer Relations Coordinator. Employment Counselors are assigned to specific work experience sites; collaborating with the hiring of Temporary Assistance worksite supervisor to identify and engage those clients through the use of the Transitional Employment Advancement Program who are work ready, (TEAPi.e. consistently showing up on time and performing well). MCDSS offers periodic Employment Counselors are also assigned to the Assessment Unit to work with employable clients who have recently completed Job Club. Employment Counselors will identify job interviews with 60 - 75 TA recipients (concentrating on the Safety Net Singles) to fill vacant positions with companies who may participate with TEAP or OJT. Daily, job openings are received from area employers and reviewed by the Self Sufficiency staff for possible applicant matching. All jobs are posted in our waiting rooms, handed out at our front windows, given during recertification interviews or employment assessments for clients and applicants to review and submit applications to. To find additional employers, intranet searches of employment web sites, phone calls, cold calls, and mailings are made to employers opportunities in the area to explain community that match the TEAP education, skill level and OJT contracts along work interests of each client. These clients will work with information about Tax IncentivesEmployment Counselors on a weekly basis until that client is placed into a job. Self Sufficiency staff also attend Job Fairs, as they arise to speak Employment Counselors work with a database of over 300 employers and discuss the benefits of hiring a client currently on Public Assistance. Individuals that are eligible for TEAP or OJT are also given a TEAP brochure and OJT literature to use to advise potential employers that they are eligible for TEAP or OJT if they are hired. The Employment Coordinator receives notifications of job postings from various Monroe County vendors, we then try which is used to match clients with these job openings in the community. Employment Counselors will assist clients with job interviews, provide case management and supportive services (i.e. transportation, day care, etc.) to ensure a smooth transition into employment and self sufficiency. The Job Development Unit also receives referrals from other Social Service Unit for clients that are job ready, need assistance and referrals to employment. Employment Counselors will conduct a Job Fair each month in the District Office. This involves contacting various companies that have job openings and are in need of employees. Employers come to the Job Fair and hold interviews at the District office which enables the employers to screen clients and recruit employees for their available openings. The ECDSS Job Development Unit partners with the NYS DOL to work with employers and facilitate Job Fairs at contract providers and hub sites throughout the district. DSS and DOL collaborate with area employers to remove barriers such as transporation that limit job opportunites for many clients. Employment Counselors utilize Placing Individuals in Vital Opportunity Training (PIVOT) Subsidized Employment Program. This employment subsidy program is designed for TANF/SNF clients and enables the Employment Counselors to offer employers a wage subsidy. The PIVOT program subsidizes a client’s wages to an employer that would not ordinarily hire that client. Employment Counselors work closely with employers to facilitate a client’s smooth transition into employment and jobs that offer permanent long-term positions. MCDSS screens recipients for job skills matching current openings at The Unit also holds additional specialized Job Fairs to accommodate employers that may require a specific skill or that have an employer. MCDSS then schedules recipients to come to office and have a job interview here in the building. We assist with online application filing and interview preparation before the interview is conducted with the employer. MCDSS receives notifications of community job fairs and advises employable individuals to attend. MCDSS is able to have a sign in table at these events and are able to mentor individuals and offer support during the fair. immediate need. District contracts or has an agreement with another agency to contact employers and solicit jobs for TA and/or SNAP participants. Describe below Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts.   OTDA Jobs Program staff are charged with job development as indicated in section 2.3. Additional information, etc. RochesterWorksif any, Inc. - There are 3 full-time staff dedicated to employer outreach on the RochesterWorks Business Services team. Outreach is done on a daily basis in a variety of ways such as through daily job posts on behalf of business, presentations to business/industry associations and groups like the local Xxxxxxxx of Commerce, Pro-ROC (Professional Recruiters of Rochester) and other networks; one-on-one meetings at employers’ worksites, virtually, over the phone or via email; virtual and in-person recruitment events; and monthly business newsletters. RochesterWorks also engages employers referred by our local county Economic Development Department as well as the Department of Labor, to promote and connect job seekers with hiring companies. In addition to free job posting, recruitment events, and promotion, RochesterWorks offers work-based training grants in the form of On-the-Job Training (partial wage subsidy) and Transitional Jobs (fully subsidized). Career Systems currently refers Job Seekers from a number of programs to area job fairs. They will continue this and consider a referral to a job fair to be equivalent to a referral to potential employment; it will be a condition of continued eligibility for the program. They will facilitate, monitor and report this attendance and participation. Career Systems will also develop relationships with hiring agencies that will allow groups of participants to be interviews at the job site. Career Systems staff will facilitate, monitor and report attendance at these functions.described below:  

Job Development. ‌ a. Does the district conduct or access job development services to expand job opportunities for TA and SNAP participants? Yes No If Yes, select how the district participates in job development activities. District staff contacts employers to solicit jobs for TA and SNAP Participants. Describe below how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc. Self Sufficiency Supervisory Staff members promote the hiring of Temporary Assistance clients through the use of the Transitional Employment Advancement Program Two (TEAP). MCDSS offers periodic job interviews 2) Job Readiness Staff, two (2) Job Developers and two (2) Social Welfare Examiners will play an integral role in working with 60 - 75 TA recipients (concentrating on the Safety Net Singles) to fill vacant positions clients in preparing them for employment. They will be conducting job search classes which will include assisting clients with companies who may participate with TEAP or OJT. Dailytheir resumes, working on their pre-vocational skills, interviewing techniques, conducting mock interviews, proper attire, addressing negative issues on their resumes, filling out application forms, using electronic media in conducting job openings are received from area employers and reviewed by the Self Sufficiency staff for possible applicant matching. All jobs are posted in our waiting rooms, handed out at our front windows, given during recertification interviews or employment assessments for clients and applicants to review and submit applications to. To find additional employers, intranet searches of employment web sites, phone calls, cold callssearches, and mailings are made using social media for effective networking etc. In addition, Job Developers will meet with prospective employers to employers develop jobs for Safety Net Clients. Clients will provide the Job Developers with notification of all interviews that a participant has with potential employers. Such notification shall include the employer's name, address, and date of interview. Staff will continue to maintain two job posting boards in the area lobby. This board will be updated weekly to explain inform the TEAP and OJT contracts along with information about Tax Incentives. Self Sufficiency staff also attend Job Fairs, as they arise to speak with employers and discuss the benefits of hiring a client currently on Public Assistance. Individuals that are eligible for TEAP or OJT are also given a TEAP brochure and OJT literature to use to advise potential employers that they are eligible for TEAP or OJT if they are hired. The Employment Coordinator receives notifications public of job postings from various Monroe County vendorsopenings, we then try to match clients with these positions. MCDSS screens recipients for job skills matching current openings at an employer. MCDSS then schedules recipients to come to office and have a job interview here in the building. We assist with online application filing and interview preparation before the interview is conducted with the employer. MCDSS receives notifications of community upcoming job fairs and advises employable individuals training announcements. On an ongoing basis, the job developers will meet with contract agency staff and employers to attendcollaborate and share ideas, job development techniques, review labor market trends and assess employer labor needs. MCDSS is able NCDSS staff will collaborate with Nassau's Re-entry Task Force to have a sign in table at these events assist and are able refer clients with criminal backgrounds to mentor individuals obtain resources which will lead to employment. The job developers will also collaborate with both government and offer support during nonprofit agencies to assist veterans with their search for employment by going to veteran stand downs and attending veteran meetings such as the fairNS/LIJ's Barracks to Business. District contracts or has an agreement with another agency to contact employers and solicit jobs for TA and/or SNAP participants. Describe below how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc. RochesterWorks, Inc. - There are 3 full-time staff dedicated The contractor vendor agencies (NADAP and Town of Oyster Bay) will provide job development services to employer outreach on the RochesterWorks Business Services team. Outreach is done on a daily basis in a variety of ways such as through daily job posts on behalf of business, presentations to business/industry associations and groups like the local Xxxxxxxx of Commerce, Pro-ROC (Professional Recruiters of Rochester) and other networks; one-on-one meetings at employers’ worksites, virtually, over the phone or via email; virtual and in-person recruitment events; and monthly business newsletters. RochesterWorks also engages employers referred by our local county Economic Development Department as well as the Department of Labor, to promote and connect job seekers all active adults with hiring companies. In addition to free job posting, recruitment events, and promotion, RochesterWorks offers work-based training grants in the form of On-the-Job Training (partial wage subsidy) and Transitional Jobs (fully subsidized). Career Systems currently refers Job Seekers from a number of programs to area job fairshouseholds with dependent children. They will continue this provide DSS with notification of all interviews that a participant has with potential employers. Such notification shall include the employer's name, address, and consider a referral to a date of interview. In addition, the contractor will also keep track of client's progress towards gaining unsubsidized employment through the job fair to be equivalent to a referral to potential employment; it developers. This job placement information will be communicated to DSS via the monthly report. The vendor agencies provide Job Development/Placement activities to Family Assistance clients. Clients are seen on a condition monthly basis and receive job counseling and job placement assistance. Outreach to local employers is on-going to identify and solicit suitable job openings. Each contractor agency will employ a minimum of continued eligibility one job developer. In addition, case managers coordinate with the Local Work Force agencies and OTDA to develop employment opportunities for participants. NTA-SNAP clients are given information on the programtwo WIB's, TOB and Hempstead Works. They will facilitate, monitor Both XXX's offer job placement assistance to assist clients with job counseling and report this attendance and participation. Career Systems will also develop relationships with hiring agencies that will allow groups of participants to be interviews at the job site. Career Systems staff will facilitate, monitor and report attendance at these functionsplacement services.

Job Development. ‌ a. Does the district conduct or access job development services to expand job opportunities for TA and SNAP participants? Yes No If Yes, select how the district participates in job development activities. District staff contacts employers to solicit jobs for TA and SNAP Participants. Describe below how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc. X Self Sufficiency Supervisory Staff members promote the hiring of Temporary Assistance clients through the use of the Transitional Employment Advancement Program (TEAP). MCDSS offers periodic job interviews with 60 - 75 TA recipients (concentrating on the Safety Net Singles) to fill vacant positions with companies who may participate with TEAP or OJT. Daily, job openings are received from area employers and reviewed by the Self Sufficiency staff for possible applicant matching. All jobs are posted in our waiting rooms, handed out at our front windows, given during recertification interviews or employment assessments for clients and applicants to review and submit applications to. To find additional employers, intranet searches of employment web sites, phone calls, cold calls, and mailings are made to employers in the area to explain the TEAP and OJT contracts along with information about Tax Incentives. Self Sufficiency staff also attend Job Fairs, as they arise to speak with employers and discuss the benefits of hiring a client currently on Public Assistance. Individuals that are eligible for TEAP or OJT are also given a TEAP brochure and OJT literature to use to advise potential employers that they are eligible for TEAP or OJT if they are hired. The Employment Coordinator receives notifications of job postings from various Monroe County vendors, we then try to match clients with these positions. MCDSS screens recipients for job skills matching current openings at an employer. MCDSS then schedules recipients to come to office and have a job interview here in the building. We assist with online application filing and interview preparation before the interview is conducted with the employer. MCDSS receives notifications of community job fairs and advises employable individuals to attend. MCDSS is able to have a sign in table at these events and are able to mentor individuals and offer support during the fair. District contracts or has an agreement with another agency to contact employers and solicit jobs for TA and/or SNAP participants. Describe below how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc. X RochesterWorks, Inc. - There are 3 full-time staff dedicated to employer outreach on the RochesterWorks Business Services team. Outreach is done on a daily basis in a variety of ways such as through daily job posts on behalf of businessbusinesses, presentations to business/industry associations and groups like the local Xxxxxxxx Chamber of Commerce, Pro-ROC (Professional Recruiters of Rochester) and other networks; one-on-one meetings at employers’ employer worksites, virtually, over the phone or via email; virtual and in-person recruitment events; and monthly periodic business newsletters. RochesterWorks also engages employers referred by our local county Economic Development Department as well as the Department of Labor, to promote and connect job seekers with hiring companies. In addition to free job posting, recruitment events, and promotion, RochesterWorks offers work-based training grants in the form of On-the-Job Training (partial wage subsidy) and Transitional Jobs (fully subsidized). Career Systems currently refers Job Seekers from a number of programs to area job fairs. They will continue this and consider a referral to a job fair to be equivalent to a referral to potential employment; it will be a condition of continued eligibility for the program. They will facilitate, monitor and report this attendance and participation. Career Systems will also develop relationships with hiring agencies that will allow groups of participants to be interviews at the job site. Career Systems staff will facilitate, monitor and report attendance at these functions.

Job Development. ‌ a. Does the The district conduct conducts or access accesses job development services to expand job opportunities for TA and SNAP participants? . Yes No If Yesyes, select how the district participates in job development activities. activities in the following manner: District staff contacts employers to solicit jobs for TA and SNAP Participantsparticipants. Describe below Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc. Self Sufficiency Supervisory Staff members promote .: OC ETA performs this function, but is also considered part of "the hiring of Temporary Assistance clients through the use of the Transitional Employment Advancement Program (TEAP). MCDSS offers periodic job interviews with 60 - 75 TA recipients (concentrating on the Safety Net Singles) to fill vacant positions with companies who may participate with TEAP or OJT. Daily, job openings are received from area employers and reviewed by the Self Sufficiency staff for possible applicant matching. All jobs are posted in our waiting rooms, handed out at our front windows, given during recertification interviews or employment assessments for clients and applicants to review and submit applications to. To find additional employers, intranet searches of employment web sites, phone calls, cold calls, and mailings are made to employers in the area to explain the TEAP and OJT contracts along with information about Tax Incentives. Self Sufficiency staff also attend Job Fairs, as they arise to speak with employers and discuss the benefits of hiring a client currently on Public Assistance. Individuals that are eligible for TEAP or OJT are also given a TEAP brochure and OJT literature to use to advise potential employers that they are eligible for TEAP or OJT if they are hired. The Employment Coordinator receives notifications of job postings from various Monroe County vendors, we then try to match clients with these positions. MCDSS screens recipients for job skills matching current openings at an employer. MCDSS then schedules recipients to come to office and have a job interview here in the building. We assist with online application filing and interview preparation before the interview is conducted with the employer. MCDSS receives notifications of community job fairs and advises employable individuals to attend. MCDSS is able to have a sign in table at these events and are able to mentor individuals and offer support during the fairdistrict". District contracts or has an agreement with another agency to contact employers and solicit jobs for TA and/or SNAP participants. Describe below Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts. The OC DSS contract with the Orange County Employment and Training Administration (OCETA) to coordinate all employment services to non-exempt public assistance recipients, etcincluding TA and/or SNAP participants. RochesterWorksOCETA, Inc. - like OC DSS, is a county government agency under Orange County Government and therefore, can be considered part of the "district". A coordinator oversees all program activities in three offices across the county, with each office having line supervisors to monitor case managers. There are 3 full-time also two clerical support staff dedicated to employer outreach on the RochesterWorks Business Services team. Outreach is done on a daily basis in a variety of ways such as through daily job posts on behalf of business, presentations to business/industry associations and groups like the local Xxxxxxxx of Commerce, Pro-ROC (Professional Recruiters of Rochester) and other networks; one-on-one meetings at employers’ worksites, virtually, over the phone or via email; virtual and in-person recruitment events; and monthly business newsletters. RochesterWorks also engages employers referred by our local county Economic Development Department as well as transportation staff and per diem drivers to assist clients with getting to employment, employment related activities and training. The line supervisors, called Employment Services Coordinators oversee the Department day to day activities of Laborour job development program, called the Job Readiness Training Program (JRT). Staff in this unit are trainers in job readiness preparation, job developers (who do job development, employer contacts and job placements). This program is locally funded because it is such an asset and important part of our successful outcomes. Two job developer/placement staff make employer contacts daily. The main function of their job is to promote place our participants in jobs and connect job seekers daily go out into the community to assist them with hiring companiesapplications, interviews and/or any other support necessary to help them gain employment. These staff contact employers daily as well as visit places of employment with their group of individuals to fill out applications and/or go on interviews. In addition addition, one Employment Services Coordinator (ESC) has been assigned to free perform job posting, recruitment events, development and promotion, RochesterWorks offers workemployer services full time. The ESC in this role arranges on-based training grants site recruitments in the form of On-the-Job Training (partial wage subsidy) Orange Works Career Centers as well as arranging OJT contracts and Transitional other employment opportunites for consumers. OTDA Jobs (fully subsidized)Program staff are charged with job development as indicated in section 2.3. Career Systems Additional information, if any, is described below: There are currently refers Job Seekers from a number of programs to area job fairs. They will continue this and consider a referral to a job fair to be equivalent to a referral to potential employment; it will be a condition of continued eligibility for the program. They will facilitate, monitor and report this attendance and participation. Career Systems will also develop relationships with hiring agencies that will allow groups of participants to be interviews at the job site. Career Systems no Jobs Program staff will facilitate, monitor and report attendance at these functionsin our district.

Job Development. ‌ a. Does the ‌ The district conduct conducts or access accesses job development services to expand job opportunities for TA and SNAP participants? . Yes No If Yesyes, select how the district participates in job development activities. activities in the following manner: District staff contacts employers to solicit jobs for TA and SNAP Participantsparticipants. Describe below Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc. Self Sufficiency Supervisory Staff members promote the hiring of Temporary Assistance clients through the use of the Transitional Employment Advancement Program (TEAP). MCDSS offers periodic job interviews with 60 - 75 TA recipients (concentrating on the Safety Net Singles) to fill vacant positions with companies who may participate with TEAP or OJT. Daily, job openings are received from area employers and reviewed by the Self Sufficiency staff for possible applicant matching. All jobs are posted in our waiting rooms, handed out at our front windows, given during recertification interviews or employment assessments for clients and applicants to review and submit applications to. To find additional employers, intranet searches of employment web sites, phone calls, cold calls, and mailings are made to employers in the area to explain the TEAP and OJT contracts along with information about Tax Incentives. Self Sufficiency staff also attend Job Fairs, as they arise to speak with employers and discuss the benefits of hiring a client currently on Public Assistance. Individuals that are eligible for TEAP or OJT are also given a TEAP brochure and OJT literature to use to advise potential employers that they are eligible for TEAP or OJT if they are hired. The Employment Coordinator receives notifications of job postings from various Monroe County vendors, we then try to match clients with these positions. MCDSS screens recipients for job skills matching current openings at an employer. MCDSS then schedules recipients to come to office and have a job interview here in the building. We assist with online application filing and interview preparation before the interview is conducted with the employer. MCDSS receives notifications of community job fairs and advises employable individuals to attend. MCDSS is able to have a sign in table at these events and are able to mentor individuals and offer support during the fair. .: District contracts or has an agreement with another agency to contact employers and solicit jobs for TA and/or SNAP participants. Describe below Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts. The Steuben County Department of Social Services Employment Unit currently contracts for (1) Lead Job Developer and (3) Employment Development Specialists. The primary objective for these positions is to help clients work toward self-sufficiency by obtaining and maintaining gainful employment while staying in compliance with DSS job search requirements, thereby reducing the need for assistance. This is accomplished in part by assisting clients with overcoming barriers to employment by providing supportive services including obtaining proper identification, interview appropriate clothing, assistance with transportation, etc. RochesterWorks, Inc. - There are 3 full-time staff dedicated to employer outreach on the RochesterWorks Business Services team. Outreach is done on a daily basis in a variety of ways such as through daily job posts on behalf of business, presentations to business/industry associations and groups like the local Xxxxxxxx of Commerce, Pro-ROC (Professional Recruiters of Rochester) and other networks; Employment Development Specialists work one-on-one meetings at employers’ worksiteswith recipients on a weekly basis to do intensive job search activities which include resume preparation, virtuallyinterviewing skills, over the phone or via email; virtual and in-person recruitment events; and monthly business newsletterseffective job searching methods. RochesterWorks Work with local employers is also engages employers referred by our local county Economic Development Department done to build relationships that might facilitate entry into employment opportunities, as well as advocating on the Department of Labor, client’s behalf as appropriate. The Lead Job Developer and Employment Development Specialists also work closely with the client’s Social Welfare Examiner to promote and connect job seekers with hiring companiestraining opportunities when applicable. In addition to free job posting, recruitment events, and promotion, RochesterWorks offers work-based training grants in the form of On-the-The Lead Job Training (partial wage subsidy) and Transitional Jobs (fully subsidized). Career Systems currently refers Job Seekers from a number of programs to area job fairs. They will continue this and consider a referral to a job fair to be equivalent to a referral to potential employment; it will be a condition of continued eligibility for Developer supervises the program’s day to day operations including staff training, maintaining necessary program reporting, curriculum updates, intensive case management services, etc. They will facilitateThe staff works together to conduct Job Readiness Training and Extreme Job Search activities with recipients as needed. OTDA Jobs Program staff are charged with job development as indicated in section 2.3. Additional information, monitor and report this attendance and participation. Career Systems will also develop relationships with hiring agencies that will allow groups of participants to be interviews at the job site. Career Systems staff will facilitateif any, monitor and report attendance at these functions.is described below:

Job Development. ‌ a. Does the ‌ The district conduct conducts or access accesses job development services to expand job opportunities for TA and SNAP participants? clients. Yes No If Yesyes, select how the district participates in job development activities. activities in the following manner: District staff contacts employers to solicit jobs for TA and SNAP ParticipantsTemporary Assistance participants. Describe below Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc. Self Sufficiency Supervisory Staff members promote the hiring of Temporary Assistance clients through the use of the Transitional Employment Advancement Program (TEAP). MCDSS offers periodic job interviews with 60 - 75 TA recipients (concentrating on the Safety Net Singles) to fill vacant positions with companies who may participate with TEAP or OJT. Daily, job openings are received from area employers and reviewed by the Self Sufficiency staff for possible applicant matching. All jobs are posted in our waiting rooms, handed out at our front windows, given during recertification interviews or employment assessments for clients and applicants to review and submit applications to. To find additional employers, intranet searches of employment web sites, phone calls, cold calls, and mailings are made to employers in the area to explain the TEAP and OJT contracts along with information about Tax Incentives. Self Sufficiency staff also attend Job Fairs, as they arise to speak with employers and discuss the benefits of hiring a client currently on Public Assistance. Individuals that are eligible for TEAP or OJT are also given a TEAP brochure and OJT literature to use to advise potential employers that they are eligible for TEAP or OJT if they are hired. The Employment Coordinator receives notifications of job postings from various Monroe County vendors, we then try to match clients with these positions. MCDSS screens recipients for job skills matching current openings at an employer. MCDSS then schedules recipients to come to office and have a job interview here in the building. We assist with online application filing and interview preparation before the interview is conducted with the employer. MCDSS receives notifications of community job fairs and advises employable individuals to attend. MCDSS is able to have a sign in table at these events and are able to mentor individuals and offer support during the fair. .: District contracts or has an agreement with another agency to contact employers and solicit jobs for TA Temporary Assistance and/or SNAP participants. Describe below Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts. The following was provided by Xxxxx Xxxxxxx, etcCortland Works Career Center Employment and Training Director: The Career Center has a staff of two Employment and Training Specialists. RochesterWorks, Inc. - There For the Summer Youth Program they solicit summer employment slots from around 70 local businesses and not-for-profits. For the adult population they post positions with the NYS Department of Labor. They have computers available for the public to use for job search and they also print and provide job seekers a weekly list of available jobs. Staff are 3 full-time staff dedicated available to employer outreach on the RochesterWorks Business Services team. Outreach is done help customers on a daily basis at the center. They provide ongoing service to those who want and need additional assistance. Cortland County DSS has established very successful partnerships with the agencies at the Cortland Works Career Center, Cayuga-Cortland Workforce Investment Area's Workforce One- Stop. The center in general serves as a variety resource for TA and SNAP recipients. The Computer and Resource Room lab and library provide computer based tutorials for skills building, internet access for job searching, copy machines, phones, fax machines and quality resume paper and stamps for job seeking purposes. Effective partnerships are established with Workforce Investment Act staff which facilitates and funds training for many of ways such as through daily job posts on behalf of business, presentations these participants so that they can get the skills they need to business/industry associations become employed and groups like the local Xxxxxxxx of Commerce, Pro-ROC (Professional Recruiters of Rochester) and other networks; one-on-one meetings at employers’ worksites, virtually, over the phone or via email; virtual and in-person recruitment events; and monthly business newslettersself sufficient. RochesterWorks Participants are also engages employers referred by our local county Economic Development Department as well as the Department of Labor, to promote and connect job seekers with hiring companies. In addition to free job posting, recruitment events, and promotion, RochesterWorks offers work-based training grants registered in the form of On-the-Job One Stop Operating System (OSOS) "talent bank" for matching to job opportunities. DSS staff are emailed the Center calendar and workshop opportunities so that all work ready participants can benefit from these skill building opportunities. Partnering with the Center helps the participant workforce mainstream and creates a positive professional attitude that assists with being economically successful in the community. The Center also offers onsite Adult Literacy classes through BOCES. Cortland County Employment and Training (partial wage subsidy) and Transitional Jobs (fully subsidized). Career Systems currently refers Job Seekers from a number of programs to area job fairs. They will continue this and consider a referral to a job fair to be equivalent to a referral to potential employment; it will be a condition of continued eligibility for also coordinates the TANF summer youth work experience program. They will facilitateOTDA Jobs Program staff are charged with job development as indicated in section 2.3. Additional information, monitor and report this attendance and participation. Career Systems will also develop relationships with hiring agencies that will allow groups of participants to be interviews at the job site. Career Systems staff will facilitateif any, monitor and report attendance at these functions.is described below:

Job Development. ‌ a. Does the ‌ The district conduct conducts or access accesses job development services to expand job opportunities for TA and SNAP participants? clients. Yes No If Yesyes, select how the district participates in job development activities. activities in the following manner: District staff contacts employers to solicit jobs for TA and SNAP ParticipantsTemporary Assistance participants. Describe below Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc.: Business Link is HRA’s in-house employment service for public assistance recipients and other clients. Self Sufficiency Supervisory Staff members promote the hiring of Temporary Assistance clients HRA’s Business Link Job and Account Developers develop job opportunities by building relationships with NYC employers through the use of the Transitional Employment Advancement Program cold calling, street canvassing and networking (TEAPe.g., attending job fairs and industry events). MCDSS offers periodic Business Link develops positions in a variety of industries that have high-growth potential. For job interviews with 60 - 75 candidates, NYC Business Link provides free job placement to TA recipients (concentrating on the Safety Net Singles) to fill vacant positions with companies who may participate with TEAP or OJT. Daily, job openings are received from area employers and reviewed by the Self Sufficiency staff for possible applicant matching. All jobs are posted in our waiting rooms, handed out at our front windows, given during recertification interviews or employment assessments for clients and applicants to review and submit applications to. To find additional employers, intranet searches of employment web sites, phone calls, cold calls, and mailings are made to employers in the area to explain the TEAP and OJT contracts along with information about Tax Incentives. Self Sufficiency staff also attend Job FairsSNAP recipients, as they arise to speak well as those with employers housing needs and discuss the benefits of hiring others who receive financial assistance in New York City. When a client currently on Public Assistancejob opportunity is identified, Business Link recruits qualified candidates by mail, email and phone by advertising positions in various industries that candidates can select. Individuals that are eligible for TEAP or OJT are Business Link also given a TEAP brochure and OJT literature to use to advise potential employers that they are eligible for TEAP or OJT if they are hired. The Employment Coordinator receives notifications of job postings from various Monroe County vendors, we then try to match clients with these positions. MCDSS screens recipients for job skills matching current openings at an employer. MCDSS then schedules recipients invites candidates to come to the Business Link office to review current job opportunities, which is a voluntary process. Candidates can then attend pre- screening orientation sessions. Qualified candidates are screened for the position and have a job interview here in referred to the buildingemployer for an interview. We assist with online application filing and interview preparation before the interview is conducted with Interviews can occur at the employer’s place of business or at HRA facilities. MCDSS receives notifications For employers, Business Link offers wage-subsidy reimbursement to all employers interested in hiring TA recipients. Business Link provides a full complement of community services to businesses, including on-site opportunities with employers in facilitating pre-screening, interviewing, customized recruitment and testing. HRA conducts job fairs throughout the year to connect qualified candidates to available positions throughout the five boroughs of New York City. HRA staff and advises employable individuals vendors play a major role in recruiting employers with available positions and screening applicants prior to attendthe event. MCDSS is able to have a sign in table at these events HRA has focused Job Fairs that are sector specific, for example, health care, security and are able to mentor individuals and offer support during the fairretail. District contracts or has an agreement with another agency to contact employers and solicit jobs for TA Temporary Assistance and/or SNAP participants. Describe below Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc. RochesterWorks, Inc. - There are 3 full-time staff dedicated to employer outreach on HRA contracts with several specialized employment and training organizations that serve Temporary Assistance participants at over 50 training sites across the RochesterWorks Business Services teamCity. Outreach is done on a daily basis in These organizations offer participants a variety of ways such as through daily services; however, their primary responsibility is to contact employers and solicit jobs for Temporary Assistance participants. The utilization of contract vendors to solicit jobs from employers and assist Temporary Assistance participants with job posts on behalf placements has been a central part of business, presentations to business/industry associations HRA’s existing employment plan and groups like the local Xxxxxxxx of Commerce, Pro-ROC (Professional Recruiters of Rochester) and other networks; one-on-one meetings at employers’ worksites, virtually, over the phone or via email; virtual and in-person recruitment events; and monthly business newsletters. RochesterWorks also engages employers referred by our local county Economic Development Department as well as the Department of Labor, to promote and connect job seekers with hiring companiesengagement process. In addition to free matching participants with job postingopenings, recruitment eventsthe contractors conduct skills assessments, prepare employment plans, engage participants between 14-35 hours per week, as appropriate, and promotionprovide a variety of post-employment services. These contracts are being revaluated and rebid as part of HRA’s reform process. OTDA Jobs Program staff are charged with job development as indicated in section 2.3. Additional information, RochesterWorks offers work-based training grants in the form of On-the-Job Training (partial wage subsidy) and Transitional Jobs (fully subsidized). Career Systems currently refers Job Seekers from a number of programs to area job fairs. They will continue this and consider a referral to a job fair to be equivalent to a referral to potential employment; it will be a condition of continued eligibility for the program. They will facilitateif any, monitor and report this attendance and participation. Career Systems will also develop relationships with hiring agencies that will allow groups of participants to be interviews at the job site. Career Systems staff will facilitate, monitor and report attendance at these functions.is described below:

Job Development. ‌ a. Does the ‌ The district conduct conducts or access accesses job development services to expand job opportunities for TA and SNAP participants? . Yes No If Yesyes, select how the district participates in job development activities. activities in the following manner: District staff contacts employers to solicit jobs for TA and SNAP Participantsparticipants. Describe below Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc. Self Sufficiency Supervisory Staff members promote the hiring of Temporary Assistance clients through the use of the Transitional Employment Advancement Program .: Three (TEAP). MCDSS offers periodic job interviews 3) Job Readiness Staff, two (2) Job Developers and three (3) Social Welfare Examiners will play an integral role in working with 60 - 75 TA recipients (concentrating on the Safety Net Singles) to fill vacant positions clients in preparing them for employment. They will be conducting job search classes which will include assisting clients with companies who may participate with TEAP or OJT. Dailytheir resumes, working on their pre-vocational skills, interviewing techniques, conducting mock interviews, proper attire, addressing negative issues on their resumes, filling out application forms, using electronic media in conducting job openings are received from area employers and reviewed by the Self Sufficiency staff for possible applicant matching. All jobs are posted in our waiting rooms, handed out at our front windows, given during recertification interviews or employment assessments for clients and applicants to review and submit applications to. To find additional employers, intranet searches of employment web sites, phone calls, cold callssearches, and mailings are made using social media for effective networking etc. In addition, Job Developers will meet with prospective employers to employers develop jobs for Safety Net Clients. Clients will provide the Job Developers with notification of all interviews that a participant has with potential employers. Such notification shall include the employer’s name, address, and date of interview. Staff will continue to maintain two job posting boards in the area lobby. This board will be updated weekly to explain inform the TEAP and OJT contracts along with information about Tax Incentives. Self Sufficiency staff also attend Job Fairs, as they arise to speak with employers and discuss the benefits of hiring a client currently on Public Assistance. Individuals that are eligible for TEAP or OJT are also given a TEAP brochure and OJT literature to use to advise potential employers that they are eligible for TEAP or OJT if they are hired. The Employment Coordinator receives notifications public of job postings from various Monroe County vendorsopenings, we then try to match clients with these positions. MCDSS screens recipients for job skills matching current openings at an employer. MCDSS then schedules recipients to come to office and have a job interview here in the building. We assist with online application filing and interview preparation before the interview is conducted with the employer. MCDSS receives notifications of community upcoming job fairs and advises employable individuals training announcements. On an ongoing basis, the job developers will meet with contract agency staff and employers to attendcollaborate and share ideas, job development techniques, review labor market trends and assess employer labor needs. MCDSS is able NCDSS staff will collaborate with Nassau's Re-entry Task Force to have a sign in table at these events assist and are able refer clients with criminal backgrounds to mentor individuals obtain resources which will lead to employment. The job developers will also colloborate with both government and offer support during non profit agencies to assist veterans with their search for employment by going to veteran stand downs and attending veteran meetings such as the fairNS/LIJ's Barracks to Business. District contracts or has an agreement with another agency to contact employers and solicit jobs for TA and/or SNAP participants. Describe below Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc. RochesterWorks, Inc. - There are 3 full-time staff dedicated The contractor vendor agencies (NADAP and Town of Oyster Bay) will provide job development services to employer outreach on the RochesterWorks Business Services team. Outreach is done on a daily basis in a variety of ways such as through daily job posts on behalf of business, presentations to business/industry associations and groups like the local Xxxxxxxx of Commerce, Pro-ROC (Professional Recruiters of Rochester) and other networks; one-on-one meetings at employers’ worksites, virtually, over the phone or via email; virtual and in-person recruitment events; and monthly business newsletters. RochesterWorks also engages employers referred by our local county Economic Development Department as well as the Department of Labor, to promote and connect job seekers all active adults with hiring companies. In addition to free job posting, recruitment events, and promotion, RochesterWorks offers work-based training grants in the form of On-the-Job Training (partial wage subsidy) and Transitional Jobs (fully subsidized). Career Systems currently refers Job Seekers from a number of programs to area job fairshouseholds with dependent children. They will continue provide DSS with notification of all interviews that a participant has with potential employers. Such notification shall include the employer’s name, address, and date of interview. In addition, the contractor will also keep track of client’s progress towards gaining unsubsidized employment through the job developers. This job placement information will be communicated to DSS via the monthly report. The vendor agencies provide Job Development/Placement activities to Family Assistance clients. Clients are seen on a monthly basis and receive job counseling and job placement assistance. Outreach to local employers is on-going to identify and solicit suitable job openings. Each contractor agency will employ a minimum of one job developer. In addition, case managers coordinate with the Local Work Force agencies and OTDA to develop employment opportunities for participants. NTA-SNAP clients are given information on the two WIBs, TOB and Hempstead Works. Both XXX's offer job placement assistance to assist clients with job counseling and job placement services. OTDA Jobs Program staff are charged with job development as indicated in section 2.3. Additional information, if any, is described below: N/A Section 3.6 Training Approval and Activity Enrollment Policies (Reference 18 NYCRR 385.9)‌ a. Describe how the district identifies appropriate education program providers for services of Adult Basic Education, High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma preparation, and English Language Instruction that are available to clients whose assessment indicates such services would be an appropriate work activity assignment: The district through contract vendors identifies appropriate education program providers for program services of Adult Basic Education, TASC (HSE) preparation, and English Language Instruction. This list is obtained through Nassau BOCES and other Community Based Organizations. The Employment Unit and contract vendor staff utilizes this list and consider makes it available to clients whose assessment indicates such services would be an appropriate work activity assignment. b. Describe how the district identifies appropriate program providers of Vocational Education and Job Skills Training programs that are available to clients whose assessment indicates such services would be an appropriate work activity assignment: The district through contract vendors identifies appropriate education program providers for program services of vocational education. This list is obtained through Nassau BOCES, ACCES-VR and other Community Based Organizations. The Employment Unit and contract vendor staff utilizes this list and makes it available to clients whose assessment indicates such services would be an appropriate work activity assignment. c. Describe the process and guideline workers follow to ensure that individuals who have not attained a basic literacy level and/or have not attained a high school diploma are offered the opportunity to participate in an educational activity: An individual who has not obtained a high school diploma or its equivalent may be assigned to educational activities (basic literacy, ESL, Adult Basic Education, TASC) if deemed appropriate by the district based on the client’s assessment results. d. Describe the district’s process and policy, including the guideline workers follow, when determining whether participation in educational activities is approved for individuals who have not attained a high school diploma who are interested in participating in an educational activity. Include in this section instances when the agency would deny participation in educational activities: All recipients are required to meet certain math and reading levels depending upon the type of training being pursued. If a recipient wishes to enroll in a particular training program, but is unable to pass the minimum entry requirements, a referral may be made to appropriate remedial training to help an individual raise his/her skill level, obtain a HSE or improve language skills. A decision to deny or not to require school attendance is based on an individual assessment which indicates that further attendance is unlikely to result in the attainment of a high school diploma or its equivalent based upon aptitude and other factors. The district may encourage individuals to attend other educational activities based on case circumstances. A decision to deny may also be based on whether the client has demonstrated a history of poor attendance from previous enrollment in educational activities. e. Describe the district’s process and policy for determining whether a participant is approved/assigned to participate in job skills or vocational education activities: Approval of training for Family Assistance clients is determined during assessment. Criteria for approved training is based on curriculum, TABE test scores, client’s motivational level, length of program, job skills that would be obtained, training that would lead to a job fair in a high demand industry. Training approval is also determined based on a client’s prior training and history of program compliance. SNA Non MOE recipients who want to enroll into a vocational or job skills training program will be equivalent approved by Employment Staff based on client’s motivational level, length of program, job skills that would be obtained, training that would lead to a referral job in a high demand industry. Training approval is also determined based on a client’s prior training and history of program compliance. At this time, training approval is primarily for low or no-cost training programs. Clients are encouraged to potential employment; it apply for financial aid and if eligible, apply for funding through ACCES-VR. f. Describe the highest level of post-secondary level education that the district will be approve as a condition of continued eligibility for the work activity, up to a four-year college program. They will facilitate, monitor and report this attendance and participation. Career Systems will also develop relationships with hiring agencies that will allow groups of participants to be interviews at the job site. Career Systems staff will facilitate, monitor and report attendance at these functions.:

Job Development. ‌ a. Does the The district conduct conducts or access accesses job development services to expand job opportunities for TA and SNAP participants? . Yes No If Yesyes, select how the district participates in job development activities. activities in the following manner: District staff contacts employers to solicit jobs for TA and SNAP Participantsparticipants. Describe below Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc. Self .: Self Sufficiency Supervisory Staff members promote the hiring of Temporary Assistance clients through the use of the Transitional Employment Advancement Program (TEAP). MCDSS offers periodic job interviews with 60 - – 75 TA recipients (concentrating on the Safety Net Singles) to fill vacant positions with companies who may participate with TEAP or OJT. Daily, job openings are received from area employers and reviewed by the Self Sufficiency staff for possible applicant matching. All jobs are posted in our waiting rooms, handed out at our front windows, given during recertification interviews or employment assessments for clients and applicants to review and submit applications to. To find additional employers, intranet searches of employment web sites, phone calls, cold calls, and mailings are made to employers in the area to explain the TEAP and OJT contracts along with information about Tax Incentives. Self Sufficiency staff also attend Job Fairs, as they arise to speak with employers and discuss the benefits of hiring a client currently on Public Assistance. Individuals Individulals that are eligible for TEAP or OJT are also given a TEAP brochure and OJT literature to use to advise potential employers that they are eligible for TEAP or OJT if they are hired. The Employment Coordinator receives notifications of job postings from various all of Monroe County County’s vendors, we then try to match clients with these positions. MCDSS screens recipients for job skills matching current openings at an employer. MCDSS then schedules recipients to come to office and have a job interview here in the building. We building we assist with online application filing and interview preparation before the interview is conducted with the employer. MCDSS receives notifications of community job fairs and advises assigns employable individuals to attend. MCDSS is able to have a sign in table at these events and are able to mentor individuals and offer support during the fair.  District contracts or has an agreement with another agency to contact employers and solicit jobs for TA and/or SNAP participants. Describe below Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc. RochesterWorksRochesterWorks, Inc. - There are 3 full-time staff dedicated to employer outreach on the RochesterWorks Business Services business services team. Outreach is done on a daily basis in a variety of ways such as through daily job posts on behalf of business, presentations to business/industry associations and groups like the local Xxxxxxxx of Commerce, Pro-ROC (Professional Recruiters of Rochester), Monroe JSEC (Job Service Employer Committee) and other networks; , one-on-one meetings at employers’ worksites, virtually, over the phone or via email; virtual , weekly and in-person annual recruitment events; , and monthly business newsletters. RochesterWorks also engages employers referred by our local county Economic Workforce Development Department as well as the Department of Labor, to promote and connect job seekers with hiring companies. In addition to free job posting, recruitment events, and promotion, RochesterWorks offers work-based training grants in the form of On-the-Job Training (partial wage subsidy) and Transitional Jobs (fully subsidized). Career Systems - Career Systems will bring employers to its location so that participants will have an opportunity to apply for jobs and be interviewed at the Job Search Group location. Individuals with particularly relevant skills will be identified and directed to attend these interviews. Other participants will be invited to apply and seek interviews at the discretion of the participating employer. Career Systems currently refers Job Seekers from a number of programs to area job fairs. They will continue this and consider a referral to a job fair to be equivalent to a referral to potential employment; it will be a condition of continued eligibility for the program. They will facilitate, monitor and report this attendance and participation. Career Systems will also develop relationships with hiring agencies that will allow groups of participants to be interviews at the job site. Career Systems staff will facilitate, monitor and report attendance at these functions..  OTDA Jobs Program staff are charged with job development as indicated in section 2.3. Additional information, if any, is described below:  

Job Development. ‌ a. Does the ‌ The district conduct conducts or access accesses job development services to expand job opportunities for TA and SNAP participants? . Yes No If Yesyes, select how the district participates in job development activities. activities in the following manner: District staff contacts employers to solicit jobs for TA and SNAP Participantsparticipants. Describe below Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc.: Business Link is HRA’s in-house employment service for public assistance recipients and other clients. Self Sufficiency Supervisory Staff members promote the hiring of Temporary Assistance clients HRA’s Business Link Job and Account Developers develop job opportunities by building relationships with NYC employers through the use of the Transitional Employment Advancement Program cold calling, street canvassing and networking (TEAPe.g., attending job fairs and industry events). MCDSS offers periodic Business Link develops positions in a variety of industries that have high-growth potential. For job interviews with 60 - 75 candidates, NYC Business Link provides free job placement to TA recipients (concentrating on the Safety Net Singles) to fill vacant positions with companies who may participate with TEAP or OJT. Daily, job openings are received from area employers and reviewed by the Self Sufficiency staff for possible applicant matching. All jobs are posted in our waiting rooms, handed out at our front windows, given during recertification interviews or employment assessments for clients and applicants to review and submit applications to. To find additional employers, intranet searches of employment web sites, phone calls, cold calls, and mailings are made to employers in the area to explain the TEAP and OJT contracts along with information about Tax Incentives. Self Sufficiency staff also attend Job FairsSNAP recipients, as they arise to speak well as those with employers housing needs and discuss the benefits of hiring others who receive financial assistance in New York City. When a client currently on Public Assistancejob opportunity is identified, Business Link recruits qualified candidates by mail, email and phone by advertising positions in various industries that candidates can select. Individuals that are eligible for TEAP or OJT are Business Link also given a TEAP brochure and OJT literature to use to advise potential employers that they are eligible for TEAP or OJT if they are hired. The Employment Coordinator receives notifications of job postings from various Monroe County vendors, we then try to match clients with these positions. MCDSS screens recipients for job skills matching current openings at an employer. MCDSS then schedules recipients invites candidates to come to the Business Link office to review current job opportunities, which is a voluntary process. Candidates can then attend pre-screening orientation sessions. Qualified candidates are screened for the position and have a job interview here in referred to the buildingemployer for an interview. We assist with online application filing and interview preparation before the interview is conducted with Interviews can occur at the employer’s place of business or at HRA facilities. MCDSS receives notifications For employers, Business Link offers wage-subsidy reimbursement to all employers interested in hiring TA recipients. Business Link provides a full complement of community services to businesses, including on-site opportunities with employers in facilitating pre-screening, interviewing, customized recruitment and testing. HRA conducts job fairs throughout the year to connect qualified candidates to available positions throughout the five boroughs of New York City. HRA staff and advises employable individuals providers play a major role in recruiting employers with available positions and screening applicants prior to attendthe event. MCDSS is able to have a sign in table at these events HRA has focused Job Fairs that are sector specific, for example, health care, security and are able to mentor individuals and offer support during the fairretail. District contracts or has an agreement with another agency to contact employers and solicit jobs for TA and/or SNAP participants. Describe below Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc. RochesterWorks, Inc. - There are 3 full-time staff dedicated to employer outreach on HRA contracts with several specialized employment and training organizations that serve Temporary Assistance participants at over 50 training sites across the RochesterWorks Business Services teamCity. Outreach is done on a daily basis in These organizations offer participants a variety of ways such as through daily services; however, their primary responsibility is to contact employers and solicit jobs for Temporary Assistance participants. The utilization of contract providers to solicit jobs from employers and assist Temporary Assistance participants with job posts on behalf placements has been a central part of business, presentations to business/industry associations HRA’s existing employment plan and groups like the local Xxxxxxxx of Commerce, Pro-ROC (Professional Recruiters of Rochester) and other networks; one-on-one meetings at employers’ worksites, virtually, over the phone or via email; virtual and in-person recruitment events; and monthly business newsletters. RochesterWorks also engages employers referred by our local county Economic Development Department as well as the Department of Labor, to promote and connect job seekers with hiring companiesengagement process. In addition to free matching participants with job postingopenings, recruitment eventsthe providers conduct skills assessments, prepare employment plans, engage participants between 14-35 hours per week, as appropriate, and promotionprovide a variety of post-employment services. OTDA Jobs Program staff are charged with job development as indicated in section 2.3. Additional information, RochesterWorks offers work-based training grants in the form of On-the-Job Training (partial wage subsidy) and Transitional Jobs (fully subsidized). Career Systems currently refers Job Seekers from a number of programs to area job fairs. They will continue this and consider a referral to a job fair to be equivalent to a referral to potential employment; it will be a condition of continued eligibility for the program. They will facilitateif any, monitor and report this attendance and participation. Career Systems will also develop relationships with hiring agencies that will allow groups of participants to be interviews at the job site. Career Systems staff will facilitate, monitor and report attendance at these functions.is described below:

Job Development. ‌ a. Does the The district conduct conducts or access accesses job development services to expand job opportunities for TA and SNAP participants? clients. Yes No If Yesyes, select how the district participates in job development activities. activities in the following manner: District staff contacts employers to solicit jobs for TA and SNAP ParticipantsTemporary Assistance participants. Describe below Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc. .: Self Sufficiency Supervisory Staff members promote the hiring of Temporary Assistance clients through the use of the Transitional Employment Advancement Program (TEAP). There is a pool of employers that staff work with weekly to utilize TEAP funding. MCDSS offers periodic job interviews with 60 - – 75 TA recipients (concentrating on the Safety Net Singles) to fill vacant positions with within companies who may participate with TEAP or OJTparticipating in TEAP. Daily, job openings are received from area employers and reviewed by the Self Sufficiency staff for possible applicant matching. All jobs are posted in our waiting rooms, handed out at our front windows, given during recertification interviews or employment assessments for clients and applicants to review and submit applications to. Each week the Self Sufficiency clerical support mails out TEAP letters to employers actively seeking employees. To find additional employers, intranet searches of employment web sites, phone calls, cold calls, and mailings are made to employers in the area to explain the TEAP and OJT contracts along with information about Tax Incentives. Self Sufficiency staff also attend Job Fairs, as they arise arise, to speak with employers and discuss the benefits of hiring a client currently on Public Assistance. Individuals Individulals that are eligible for TEAP or OJT are also given a TEAP brochure and OJT literature to use to advise potential employers that they are eligible for TEAP or OJT if they are hired. The Employment Coordinator receives notifications of job postings from various all of Monroe County County’s vendors, we then try to match clients with these positions. MCDSS screens recipients for job skills matching current openings at an employer. MCDSS then schedules recipients to come to office and have a job interview here in the building. We building we assist with online application filing and interview preparation before the interview is conducted with the employer. MCDSS receives notifications of community job fairs and advises assigns employable individuals to attend. MCDSS is able to have a sign in table at these events and are able to mentor individuals and offer support during the fair. MCDSS was awarded a grant from OTDA-NCP grant to assist NCP with obtaining job skills to aid in obtaining higher wage paying jobs. We are working in collaboration with our Child Support Enforcement Unit, Rochester Works, and our Self Sufficiency Unit to create a well rounded successful program. District contracts or has an agreement with another agency to contact employers and solicit jobs for TA Temporary Assistance and/or SNAP participants. Describe below Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc. RochesterWorks, Inc. Rochester Works - There are 3 full-time and one part-time staff members on the business services team dedicated to employer outreach on the RochesterWorks Business Services teamoutreach. Outreach This is done on a daily basis in a variety of ways such as through daily job posts on behalf of business, group presentations to business/industry associations and groups like such as the local Xxxxxxxx of Commerce, Pro-ROC (Professional Recruiters of Rochester) JSEC and other networks; , one-on-one meetings at employers’ worksites, virtuallyweekly recruitment events, weekly business news updates via email and over the phone or via email; virtual and in-person recruitment events; and monthly business newslettersemail contact. RochesterWorks Employer outreach takes place on a daily basis. Rochester Works also engages uses employers referred by from our local county Economic Workforce Development Department as well as the Department of Labor, to connect to employers to promote our participants for hiring. Career Systems - Career Systems will bring employers to its location so that participants will have an opportunity to apply for jobs and connect job seekers be interviewed at the Job Search Group location. Individuals with hiring companiesparticularly relevant skills will be identified and directed to attend these interviews. In addition Other participants will be invited to free job posting, recruitment events, apply and promotion, RochesterWorks offers work-based training grants in seek interviews at the form discretion of On-the-Job Training (partial wage subsidy) and Transitional Jobs (fully subsidized)the participating employer. Career Systems currently refers Job Seekers from a number of programs to area job fairs. They will continue this and consider a referral to a job fair to be equivalent to a referral to potential employment; it will be a condition of continued eligibility for the program. They will facilitate, monitor and report this attendance and participation. Career Systems will also develop relationships with hiring agencies that will allow groups of participants to be interviews at the job site. Career Systems staff will facilitate, monitor and report attendance at these functions.. OTDA Jobs Program staff are charged with job development as indicated in section 2.3. Additional information, if any, is described below:

Job Development. ‌ a. Does the district conduct or access job development services to expand job opportunities for TA and SNAP participants? Yes No If Yes, select how the district participates in job development activities. District staff contacts employers to solicit jobs for TA and SNAP Participants. Describe below how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc. Self Sufficiency Supervisory Staff members promote the hiring of Temporary Assistance clients through the use of the Transitional Employment Advancement Program (TEAP). MCDSS offers periodic job interviews with 60 - 75 TA recipients (concentrating on the Safety Net Singles) to fill vacant positions with companies who may participate with TEAP or OJT. Daily, job openings are received from area employers and reviewed by the Self Sufficiency staff for possible applicant matching. All jobs are posted in our waiting rooms, handed out at our front windows, given during recertification interviews or employment assessments for clients and applicants to review and submit applications to. To find additional employers, intranet searches of employment web sites, phone calls, cold calls, and mailings are made to employers in the area to explain the TEAP and OJT contracts along with information about Tax Incentives. Self Sufficiency staff also attend Job Fairs, as they arise to speak with employers and discuss the benefits of hiring a client currently on Public Assistance. Individuals that are eligible for TEAP or OJT are also given a TEAP brochure and OJT literature to use to advise potential employers that they are eligible for TEAP or OJT if they are hired. The Employment Coordinator receives notifications of job postings from various Monroe County vendors, we then try to match clients with these positions. MCDSS screens recipients for job skills matching current openings at an employer. MCDSS then schedules recipients to come to office and have a job interview here in the building. We assist with online application filing and interview preparation before the interview is conducted with the employer. MCDSS receives notifications of community job fairs and advises employable individuals to attend. MCDSS is able to have a sign in table at these events and are able to mentor individuals and offer support during the fair. District contracts or has an agreement with another agency to contact employers and solicit jobs for TA and/or SNAP participants. Describe below how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc. RochesterWorks, Inc. - There are 3 full-time staff dedicated to employer outreach on the RochesterWorks Business Services team. Outreach is done on a daily basis in a variety of ways such as through daily job posts on behalf of business, presentations to business/industry associations and groups like the local Xxxxxxxx of Commerce, Pro-ROC (Professional Recruiters of Rochester) and other networks; one-on-one meetings at employers’ ¿ worksites, virtually, over the phone or via email; virtual and in-person recruitment events; and monthly business newsletters. RochesterWorks also engages employers referred by our local county Economic Development Department as well as the Department of Labor, to promote and connect job seekers with hiring companies. In addition to free job posting, recruitment events, and promotion, RochesterWorks offers work-based training grants in the form of On-the-Job Training (partial wage subsidy) and Transitional Jobs (fully subsidized). Career Systems currently refers Job Seekers from a number of programs to area job fairs. They will continue this and consider a referral to a job fair to be equivalent to a referral to potential employment; it will be a condition of continued eligibility for the program. They will facilitate, monitor and report this attendance and participation. Career Systems will also develop relationships with hiring agencies that will allow groups of participants to be interviews at the job site. Career Systems staff will facilitate, monitor and report attendance at these functions.

Job Development. ‌ a. Does the The district conduct conducts or access accesses job development services to expand job opportunities for TA and SNAP participants? . Yes No If Yesyes, select how the district participates in job development activities. activities in the following manner: District staff contacts employers to solicit jobs for TA and SNAP Participantsparticipants. Describe below Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc. Self Sufficiency Supervisory Staff members promote the hiring of Temporary Assistance clients through the use of the Transitional Employment Advancement Program (TEAP). MCDSS offers periodic job interviews with 60 - 75 TA recipients (concentrating on the Safety Net Singles) to fill vacant positions with companies who may participate with TEAP or OJT. Daily, job openings are received from area employers and reviewed by the Self Sufficiency staff for possible applicant matching. All jobs are posted in our waiting rooms, handed out at our front windows, given during recertification interviews or employment assessments for clients and applicants to review and submit applications to. To find additional employers, intranet searches of employment web sites, phone calls, cold calls, and mailings are made to employers in the area to explain the TEAP and OJT contracts along with information about Tax Incentives. Self Sufficiency staff also attend Job Fairs, as they arise to speak with employers and discuss the benefits of hiring a client currently on Public Assistance. Individuals that are eligible for TEAP or OJT are also given a TEAP brochure and OJT literature to use to advise potential employers that they are eligible for TEAP or OJT if they are hired. The Employment Coordinator receives notifications of job postings from various Monroe County vendors, we then try to match clients with these positions. MCDSS screens recipients for job skills matching current openings at an employer. MCDSS then schedules recipients to come to office and have a job interview here in the building. We assist with online application filing and interview preparation before the interview is conducted with the employer. MCDSS receives notifications of community job fairs and advises employable individuals to attend. MCDSS is able to have a sign in table at these events and are able to mentor individuals and offer support during the fair. .:   District contracts or has an agreement with another agency to contact employers and solicit jobs for TA and/or SNAP participants. Describe below Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts. All staff members employed by our Contract Agency participate in job development, etcjob placement and job retention activities. RochesterWorksThe Self-Sufficiency Center staff actively recruits employers who will hire Temporary Assistance recipients, Inc. - There either directly or through the use of grant diversion or other subsidy programs. Staff identifies emmployers who are 3 full-time staff dedicated geographically and occupationally appropriate for the population to be served. The Contract Agency looks for jobs that could match the client's skill base, strenghts, and barriers. After reviewing the assessment, a "cold" call may be made to employers to determine if the employer outreach has any positions for which the participant may be qualified. At times, the match can be done in reverse. After learning about the employer's job openings and the skills necessary to perform the jobs, the contractor may attempt to find a participant who may have the skills needed to perform the job. Frequency of contact varies depending on the RochesterWorks Business Services teamcurrent partipants in need of placement and the current employment opportunities in the community. Outreach is done on Contacts may be as frequent as several times a daily basis in a variety of ways such as through daily job posts on behalf of business, presentations to business/industry associations and groups like the local Xxxxxxxx of Commerce, Pro-ROC (Professional Recruiters of Rochester) and other networks; one-on-one meetings at employers’ worksites, virtually, over the phone or via email; virtual and in-person recruitment events; and monthly business newsletters. RochesterWorks also engages day with employers referred by our local county Economic Development Department as well as the Department of Laborthat are currently looking for staff, to promote and connect monthly or bi-monthly for others. OTDA Jobs Program staff are charged with job seekers with hiring companiesdevelopment as indicated in section 2.3. In addition to free job postingAdditional information, recruitment eventsif any, and promotion, RochesterWorks offers work-based training grants in the form of On-the-Job Training (partial wage subsidy) and Transitional Jobs (fully subsidized). Career Systems currently refers Job Seekers from a number of programs to area job fairs. They will continue this and consider a referral to a job fair to be equivalent to a referral to potential employment; it will be a condition of continued eligibility for the program. They will facilitate, monitor and report this attendance and participation. Career Systems will also develop relationships with hiring agencies that will allow groups of participants to be interviews at the job site. Career Systems staff will facilitate, monitor and report attendance at these functions.is described below:  

Job Development. ‌ a. Does the ‌ The district conduct conducts or access accesses job development services to expand job opportunities for TA and SNAP participants? . Yes No If Yesyes, select how the district participates in job development activities. activities in the following manner: District staff contacts employers to solicit jobs for TA and SNAP Participantsparticipants. Describe below Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc. Self Sufficiency Supervisory Staff members promote .: OC ETA performs this function, but is also considered part of "the hiring of Temporary Assistance clients through the use of the Transitional Employment Advancement Program (TEAP). MCDSS offers periodic job interviews with 60 - 75 TA recipients (concentrating on the Safety Net Singles) to fill vacant positions with companies who may participate with TEAP or OJT. Daily, job openings are received from area employers and reviewed by the Self Sufficiency staff for possible applicant matching. All jobs are posted in our waiting rooms, handed out at our front windows, given during recertification interviews or employment assessments for clients and applicants to review and submit applications to. To find additional employers, intranet searches of employment web sites, phone calls, cold calls, and mailings are made to employers in the area to explain the TEAP and OJT contracts along with information about Tax Incentives. Self Sufficiency staff also attend Job Fairs, as they arise to speak with employers and discuss the benefits of hiring a client currently on Public Assistance. Individuals that are eligible for TEAP or OJT are also given a TEAP brochure and OJT literature to use to advise potential employers that they are eligible for TEAP or OJT if they are hired. The Employment Coordinator receives notifications of job postings from various Monroe County vendors, we then try to match clients with these positions. MCDSS screens recipients for job skills matching current openings at an employer. MCDSS then schedules recipients to come to office and have a job interview here in the building. We assist with online application filing and interview preparation before the interview is conducted with the employer. MCDSS receives notifications of community job fairs and advises employable individuals to attend. MCDSS is able to have a sign in table at these events and are able to mentor individuals and offer support during the fairdistrict". District contracts or has an agreement with another agency to contact employers and solicit jobs for TA and/or SNAP participants. Describe below Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts. The OC DSS contract with the Orange County Employment and Training Administration (OCETA) to coordinate all employment services to non-exempt public assistance recipients, etcincluding TA and/or SNAP participants. RochesterWorksOCETA, Inc. - like OC DSS, is a county government agency under Orange County Government and therefore, can be considered part of the "district". A coordinator oversees all program activities in three offices across the county, with each office having line supervisors to monitor case managers. There are 3 full-time also two clerical support staff dedicated to employer outreach on the RochesterWorks Business Services team. Outreach is done on a daily basis in a variety of ways such as through daily job posts on behalf of business, presentations to business/industry associations and groups like the local Xxxxxxxx of Commerce, Pro-ROC (Professional Recruiters of Rochester) and other networks; one-on-one meetings at employers’ worksites, virtually, over the phone or via email; virtual and in-person recruitment events; and monthly business newsletters. RochesterWorks also engages employers referred by our local county Economic Development Department as well as transportation staff and per diem drivers to assist clients with getting to employment, employment related activities and training. The line supervisors, called Employment Services Coordinators oversee the Department day to day activities of Laborour job development program, called the Job Readiness Training Program (JRT). Staff in this unit are trainers in job readiness preparation, job developers (who do job development, employer contacts and job placements). This program is locally funded because it is such an asset and important part of our successful outcomes. Two job developer/placement staff make employer contacts daily. The main function of their job is to promote place our participants in jobs and connect job seekers daily go out into the community to assist them with hiring companiesapplications, interviews and/or any other support necessary to help them gain employment. These staff contact employers daily as well as visit places of employment with their group of individuals to fill out applications and/or go on interviews. In addition addition, one Employment Services Coordinator (ESC) has been assigned to free perform job posting, recruitment events, development and promotion, RochesterWorks offers workemployer services full time. The ESC in this role arranges on-based training grants site recruitments in the form of On-the-Job Training (partial wage subsidy) Orange Works Career Centers as well as arranging OJT contracts and Transitional other employment opportunites for consumers. OTDA Jobs (fully subsidized)Program staff are charged with job development as indicated in section 2.3. Career Systems Additional information, if any, is described below: There are currently refers Job Seekers from a number of programs to area job fairs. They will continue this and consider a referral to a job fair to be equivalent to a referral to potential employment; it will be a condition of continued eligibility for the program. They will facilitate, monitor and report this attendance and participation. Career Systems will also develop relationships with hiring agencies that will allow groups of participants to be interviews at the job site. Career Systems no Jobs Program staff will facilitate, monitor and report attendance at these functionsin our district.

Job Development. ‌ a. Does the district conduct or access job development services to expand job opportunities for TA and SNAP participants? Yes No If Yes, select how the district participates in job development activities. District staff contacts employers to solicit jobs for TA and SNAP Participants. Describe below how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc. Self Sufficiency Supervisory Staff members promote the hiring of Temporary Assistance clients Business Link is HRA's in-house employment service for public assistance recipients and other clients. HRA's Business Link Job and Account Developers develop job opportunities by building relationships with NYC employers through the use of the Transitional Employment Advancement Program cold calling, street canvassing and networking (TEAPe.g., attending job fairs and industry events). MCDSS offers periodic Business Link develops positions in a variety of industries that have high-growth potential. For job interviews with 60 - 75 candidates, NYC Business Link provides free job placement to TA recipients (concentrating on the Safety Net Singles) to fill vacant positions with companies who may participate with TEAP or OJT. Daily, job openings are received from area employers and reviewed by the Self Sufficiency staff for possible applicant matching. All jobs are posted in our waiting rooms, handed out at our front windows, given during recertification interviews or employment assessments for clients and applicants to review and submit applications to. To find additional employers, intranet searches of employment web sites, phone calls, cold calls, and mailings are made to employers in the area to explain the TEAP and OJT contracts along with information about Tax Incentives. Self Sufficiency staff also attend Job FairsSNAP recipients, as they arise to speak well as those with employers housing needs and discuss the benefits of hiring others who receive financial assistance in New York City. When a client currently on Public Assistancejob opportunity is identified, Business Link recruits qualified candidates by mail, email, text and phone by advertising positions in various industries that candidates can select. Individuals that are eligible for TEAP or OJT are Business Link also given a TEAP brochure and OJT literature to use to advise potential employers that they are eligible for TEAP or OJT if they are hired. The Employment Coordinator receives notifications of job postings from various Monroe County vendors, we then try to match clients with these positions. MCDSS screens recipients for job skills matching current openings at an employer. MCDSS then schedules recipients invites candidates to come to the Business Link office to review current job opportunities, which is a voluntary process. Candidates can then attend pre-screening orientation sessions. Qualified candidates are screened for the position and have a job interview here in referred to the buildingemployer for an interview. We assist with online application filing and interview preparation before the interview is conducted with Interviews can occur at the employer's place of business, in-person at HRA facilities or remotely. MCDSS receives notifications For employers, Business Link offers wage-subsidy reimbursement to all employers interested in hiring TA recipients. Business Link provides a full complement of community services to businesses, including on-site opportunities with employers in facilitating pre- screening, interviewing, customized recruitment and testing. HRA conducts job fairs throughout the year to connect qualified candidates to available positions throughout the five boroughs of New York City. HRA staff and advises employable individuals providers play a major role in recruiting employers with available positions and screening applicants prior to attendthe event. MCDSS is able to have a sign in table at these events HRA has focused Job Fairs that are sector specific, for example, health care, security and are able to mentor individuals and offer support during the fairretail. District contracts or has an agreement with another agency to contact employers and solicit jobs for TA and/or SNAP participants. Describe below how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc. RochesterWorks, Inc. - There are 3 full-time staff dedicated to employer outreach on HRA contracts with several specialized employment and training organizations that serve Temporary Assistance participants at over 50 training sites across the RochesterWorks Business Services teamCity. Outreach is done on a daily basis in These organizations offer participants a variety of ways such as through daily services; however, their primary responsibility is to contact employers and solicit jobs for Temporary Assistance participants. The utilization of contract providers to solicit jobs from employers and assist Temporary Assistance participants with job posts on behalf placements has been a central part of business, presentations to business/industry associations HRA's existing employment plan and groups like the local Xxxxxxxx of Commerce, Pro-ROC (Professional Recruiters of Rochester) and other networks; one-on-one meetings at employers’ worksites, virtually, over the phone or via email; virtual and in-person recruitment events; and monthly business newsletters. RochesterWorks also engages employers referred by our local county Economic Development Department as well as the Department of Labor, to promote and connect job seekers with hiring companiesengagement process. In addition to free matching participants with job postingopenings, recruitment eventsthe providers conduct skills assessments, prepare employment plans, engage participants between 12-35 hours per week, as appropriate, and promotion, RochesterWorks offers workprovide a variety of post-based training grants in the form of On-the-Job Training (partial wage subsidy) and Transitional Jobs (fully subsidized). Career Systems currently refers Job Seekers from a number of programs to area job fairs. They will continue this and consider a referral to a job fair to be equivalent to a referral to potential employment; it will be a condition of continued eligibility for the program. They will facilitate, monitor and report this attendance and participation. Career Systems will also develop relationships with hiring agencies that will allow groups of participants to be interviews at the job site. Career Systems staff will facilitate, monitor and report attendance at these functionsemployment services.

Job Development. ‌ a. Does the The district conduct conducts or access accesses job development services to expand job opportunities for TA and SNAP participants? . Yes No If Yesyes, select how the district participates in job development activities. activities in the following manner: District staff contacts employers to solicit jobs for TA and SNAP Participantsparticipants. Describe below Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc.: Business Link is HRA’s in-house employment service for public assistance recipients and other clients. Self Sufficiency Supervisory Staff members promote the hiring of Temporary Assistance clients HRA’s Business Link Job and Account Developers develop job opportunities by building relationships with NYC employers through the use of the Transitional Employment Advancement Program cold calling, street canvassing and networking (TEAPe.g., attending job fairs and industry events). MCDSS offers periodic Business Link develops positions in a variety of industries that have high-growth potential. For job interviews with 60 - 75 candidates, NYC Business Link provides free job placement to TA recipients (concentrating on the Safety Net Singles) to fill vacant positions with companies who may participate with TEAP or OJT. Daily, job openings are received from area employers and reviewed by the Self Sufficiency staff for possible applicant matching. All jobs are posted in our waiting rooms, handed out at our front windows, given during recertification interviews or employment assessments for clients and applicants to review and submit applications to. To find additional employers, intranet searches of employment web sites, phone calls, cold calls, and mailings are made to employers in the area to explain the TEAP and OJT contracts along with information about Tax Incentives. Self Sufficiency staff also attend Job FairsSNAP recipients, as they arise to speak well as those with employers housing needs and discuss the benefits of hiring others who receive financial assistance in New York City. When a client currently on Public Assistancejob opportunity is identified, Business Link recruits qualified candidates by mail, email and phone by advertising positions in various industries that candidates can select. Individuals that are eligible for TEAP or OJT are Business Link also given a TEAP brochure and OJT literature to use to advise potential employers that they are eligible for TEAP or OJT if they are hired. The Employment Coordinator receives notifications of job postings from various Monroe County vendors, we then try to match clients with these positions. MCDSS screens recipients for job skills matching current openings at an employer. MCDSS then schedules recipients invites candidates to come to the Business Link office to review current job opportunities, which is a voluntary process. Candidates can then attend pre-screening orientation sessions. Qualified candidates are screened for the position and have a job interview here in referred to the buildingemployer for an interview. We assist with online application filing and interview preparation before the interview is conducted with Interviews can occur at the employer’s place of business or at HRA facilities. MCDSS receives notifications For employers, Business Link offers wage-subsidy reimbursement to all employers interested in hiring TA recipients. Business Link provides a full complement of community services to businesses, including on-site opportunities with employers in facilitating pre-screening, interviewing, customized recruitment and testing. HRA conducts job fairs throughout the year to connect qualified candidates to available positions throughout the five boroughs of New York City. HRA staff and advises employable individuals providers play a major role in recruiting employers with available positions and screening applicants prior to attendthe event. MCDSS is able to have a sign in table at these events HRA has focused Job Fairs that are sector specific, for example, health care, security and are able to mentor individuals and offer support during the fairretail. District contracts or has an agreement with another agency to contact employers and solicit jobs for TA and/or SNAP participants. Describe below Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc. RochesterWorks, Inc. - There are 3 full-time staff dedicated to employer outreach on HRA contracts with several specialized employment and training organizations that serve Temporary Assistance participants at over 50 training sites across the RochesterWorks Business Services teamCity. Outreach is done on a daily basis in These organizations offer participants a variety of ways such as through daily services; however, their primary responsibility is to contact employers and solicit jobs for Temporary Assistance participants. The utilization of contract providers to solicit jobs from employers and assist Temporary Assistance participants with job posts on behalf placements has been a central part of business, presentations to business/industry associations HRA’s existing employment plan and groups like the local Xxxxxxxx of Commerce, Pro-ROC (Professional Recruiters of Rochester) and other networks; one-on-one meetings at employers’ worksites, virtually, over the phone or via email; virtual and in-person recruitment events; and monthly business newsletters. RochesterWorks also engages employers referred by our local county Economic Development Department as well as the Department of Labor, to promote and connect job seekers with hiring companiesengagement process. In addition to free matching participants with job postingopenings, recruitment eventsthe providers conduct skills assessments, prepare employment plans, engage participants between 14-35 hours per week, as appropriate, and promotionprovide a variety of post-employment services. Additional information, RochesterWorks offers work-based training grants in the form of On-the-Job Training (partial wage subsidy) and Transitional Jobs (fully subsidized). Career Systems currently refers Job Seekers from a number of programs to area job fairs. They will continue this and consider a referral to a job fair to be equivalent to a referral to potential employment; it will be a condition of continued eligibility for the program. They will facilitateif any, monitor and report this attendance and participation. Career Systems will also develop relationships with hiring agencies that will allow groups of participants to be interviews at the job site. Career Systems staff will facilitate, monitor and report attendance at these functions.is described below: