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Meeting SNAP Work Requirements. ‌ a. Described below is the extent to which the district requires NTA SNAP recipients to participate in SNAP E&T work activities. (Please note: Case management services must be provided to all participants enrolled in SNAP E&T activity): MCDSS does not currently require NTA SNAP recipients to participate in SNAP E&T work activities b. If the district is offering Supervised Job Search as an E&T activity component, describe below how the job search activity will be supervised and tracked, including the frequency of monitoring the participant’s job search efforts. TA/SNAP recipients are assigned to job search in addition to the core work activity. Contracted job search providers meet weekly with job search participants to discuss progress with the clients, assist with referrals and guidance and to review reasonableness and completeness of the job search attestation log. Recipients in a full-time job search are expected to spend 30 hours per week working on job search activities including: looking for job openings, sending out resumes, filling out applications, going on interviews, etc. Recipients enrolled in Job Search are expected to make 10 (SN) 10 (TANF) job search contacts per week of which an appropriate amount of on-line applications will be accepted. TA/SNAP recipients are assigned to self-attested job search during times that their regular assigned work experience or training program is closed for days that are not counted as holidays. The minimum required number of hours per week is 30 and the number of contacts may vary depending upon the time the clients attest that they have actually spent on each individual job search contact on their log. c. If the district is not mandating SNAP E&T work activity assignments, please describe below how NTA SNAP work registrants are informed of the services available, upon request, for assistance with job search activities. (Please note: At a minimum, districts are required to offer job search assistance to NTA SNAP applicants and recipients): MCDSS will send all Non-TA-SNAP non-exempt work registrants the MCDSS Voluntary Employment/Training Opportunities literature at case opening, recertification, or per client request. Non-exempt SNAP work registrants may also request referral to Career Systems Employability Job Readiness Training and Job Search Program. This program consists of, but is not limited to, 5 days of job readiness and up to 15 weeks of supervised job search activities If a referral to this program is requested, MCDSS will hand deliver or send via USPS a referral for the next available start date for the Career Systems Employability Job Readiness Training and Job Search Program.

Meeting SNAP Work Requirements. ‌ a. Described below is the extent to which the district requires NTA SNAP recipients to participate in SNAP E&T work activities. (Please note: Case management services must be provided to all participants enrolled in SNAP E&T activity): MCDSS does not currently require NTA SNAP recipients to participate in SNAP E&T work activities b. If the district is offering Supervised Job Search as an E&T activity component, describe below how the job search activity will be supervised and tracked, including the frequency of monitoring the participant’s job search efforts. TA/SNAP TA recipients are assigned to job search in addition to the core work activity. Contracted job search providers meet weekly with job search participants to discuss progress with the clients, assist with referrals and guidance and to review reasonableness and completeness of the job search attestation log. Recipients in a full-time job search are expected to spend 30 hours per week working on job search activities including: looking for job openings, sending out resumes, filling out applications, going on interviews, etc. Recipients enrolled in Job Search are expected to make 10 (SN) 10 (TANF) job search contacts per week of which an appropriate amount of on-line applications will be accepted. TA/SNAP TA recipients are assigned to self-attested job search during times that their regular assigned work experience or training program is closed for days that are not counted as holidays. The minimum required number of hours per week is 30 and the number of contacts may vary depending upon the time the clients attest that they have actually spent on each individual job search contact on their log. c. If the district is not mandating SNAP E&T work activity assignments, please describe below how NTA SNAP work registrants are informed of the services available, upon request, for assistance with job search activities. (Please note: At a minimum, districts are required to offer job search assistance to NTA SNAP applicants and recipients): MCDSS will send all Non-TA-SNAP non-exempt work registrants the MCDSS Voluntary Employment/Training Opportunities literature at case opening, recertification, or per client request. Non-exempt SNAP work registrants may also request referral to Career Systems Employability Job Readiness Training and Job Search Program. This program consists of, but is not limited to, 5 days of job readiness and up to 15 weeks of supervised job search activities If a referral to this program is requested, MCDSS will hand deliver or send via USPS a referral for the next available start date for the Career Systems Employability Job Readiness Training and Job Search Program.

Meeting SNAP Work Requirements. ‌ a. Described below is the extent to which the district requires NTA SNAP recipients to participate in SNAP E&T work activities. (Please note: Case management services must be provided to all participants enrolled in SNAP E&T activity): MCDSS does not currently require NTA SNAP recipients to participate in SNAP E&T work activities b. If the district is offering Supervised Job Search as an E&T activity component, describe below how the job search activity will be supervised and tracked, including the frequency of monitoring the participant’s job search efforts. TA/SNAP recipients are assigned to job search in addition to the core work activity. Contracted job search providers meet weekly with job search participants to discuss progress with the clients, assist with referrals and guidance and to review reasonableness and completeness of the job search attestation log. Recipients in a full-time job search are expected to spend 30 hours per week working on job search activities including: looking for job openings, sending out resumes, filling out applications, going on interviews, etc. Recipients enrolled in Job Search are expected to make 10 (SN) 10 (TANF) job search contacts per week of which an appropriate amount number of on-line applications will be accepted. TA/SNAP recipients are assigned to self-attested job search during times that their regular assigned work experience or training program is closed for days that are not counted as holidays. The minimum required number of hours per week is 30 20 and the number of contacts may vary depending upon the time the clients attest that they have actually spent on each individual job search contact on their log. c. If the district is not mandating SNAP E&T work activity assignments, please describe below how NTA SNAP work registrants are informed of the services available, upon request, for assistance with job search activities. (Please note: At a minimum, districts are required to offer job search assistance to NTA SNAP applicants and recipients): MCDSS will send all Non-TA-SNAP non-exempt work registrants the MCDSS Voluntary Employment/Training Opportunities literature at case opening, recertification, or per client request. Non-exempt SNAP work registrants may also request referral to Career Systems Employability Job Readiness Training and Job Search Program. This program consists of, but is not limited to, 5 days of job readiness and up to 15 weeks of supervised job search activities If a referral to this program is requested, MCDSS will hand deliver or send via USPS a referral for the next available start date for the Career Systems Employability Job Readiness Training and Job Search Program.

Meeting SNAP Work Requirements. ‌ a. Described below is the extent to which the district requires NTA SNAP recipients to participate in SNAP E&T work activities. (Please note: Case management services must be provided to all participants enrolled in SNAP E&T activity): MCDSS The district does not currently require NTA SNAP recipients to participate in mandate SNAP E&T work activitiesactivity assignments. NTA SNAP work registrants are informed of the services available and for assistance with Job Search activities by our Orientation Packet, flyers and handouts. Xxxxxxxx County DSS Special Services Unit Social Welfare Examiners and the Intake Unit Social Welfare Examiners notify NTA SNAP applicants of its availability as part of their orientation. A SNAP E&T Venture Program is operating collaboratively with TST BOCES and Women¿s Opportunity Center (WOC) to help recipients of SNAP (no TANF recipients) is available. b. If the district is offering Supervised Job Search as an E&T activity component, describe below how the job search activity will be supervised and tracked, including the frequency of monitoring the participant’s job search efforts. TA/SNAP recipients All non-exempt TA applicants are assigned notified by their intake worker of the requirement to job search in addition to the core work activity. Contracted job search providers meet weekly with job search participants to discuss progress with the clients, assist with referrals and guidance Job Search Specialist and to review reasonableness and completeness of the job search attestation log. Recipients in a full-time job search are expected to spend 30 hours per week working on job search activities including: looking for job openings, sending out resumes, filling out applications, going on interviews, etc. Recipients enrolled participate in Job Search are expected prior to make 10 (SN) 10 (TANF) job search their case opening. Upon reporting to the Job Search Specialist, the applicant is assigned a Job Search Log to record a minimum number of contacts and hours per week. At least half of the contacts per week must be in person, not done online or by telephone or fax. Completed Job Search Logs must be submitted to the designated job search staff for review on a weekly basis. Random samples of which an appropriate amount of on-line applications applicant's job contacts will be accepted. TA/SNAP recipients are assigned called to self-attested job search during times that their regular assigned work experience or training program verify if a recent application is closed for days that are not counted as holidays. The minimum required number of hours per week is 30 and the number of contacts may vary depending upon the time the clients attest that they have actually spent on each individual job search file and/or if contact on their logwas made. c. If the district is not mandating SNAP E&T work activity assignments, please describe below how NTA SNAP work registrants are informed of the services available, upon request, for assistance with job search activities. (Please note: At a minimum, districts are required to offer job search assistance to NTA SNAP applicants and recipients): MCDSS will send all Non-TA-SNAP non-exempt work registrants the MCDSS Voluntary Employment/Training Opportunities literature An Orientation Packet is handed to or mailed at case opening, recertification, or per client request. Non-exempt intake and recertification to every NTA SNAP work registrants may also request referral to Career Systems Employability Job Readiness Training registrant, applicant and Job Search Program. This program consists of, but is not limited to, 5 days recipient which contains the offer of job readiness and up to 15 weeks of supervised job search activities If a referral to this program is requested, MCDSS will hand deliver or send via USPS a referral for the next available start date for the Career Systems Employability Job Readiness Training and Job Search Programassistance.

Meeting SNAP Work Requirements. ‌ a. Described below is the extent to which the district requires NTA SNAP recipients to participate in SNAP E&T work activities. (Please note: Case management services must be provided to all participants enrolled in SNAP E&T activity): MCDSS does not currently Niagara County will require Non-Temporary Assistance Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (NTA SNAP SNAP) recipients to participate in SNAP E&T work activities. All non-exempt NTA SNAP individuals will be called in for an assessment at certification and recertification and assigned to supervised Job Search. At minimum 20 hours per week (approx. 10 contacts per week) are assigned. This can include time spent identifying, applying, interviewing and follow-up. These contacts are submitted each week on a Participant Job Search Log and are monitored by OTDA Jobs Staff, NCDSS Employment Case Managers, NCDSS Job Developer for hours and reasonableness. Number of hours of participation is tracked through WTWCMS. The supervised Job Search assignment is to be made for a period not to exceed 90 days. If an individual is not successful at finding a job, then an assignment to another work activity, such as Work Experience may be made. NTA SNAP work registrants are informed at application and recertification of services available. If the client has any questions regarding job search services, the Employment Case Manager will address them. The Case Manager will also assist with other activities including referrals to WorkSourceOne, the OTDA Job Specialist, NCDSS Job Developer or Work Experience if slots are available and will address barriers to employment and provide supportive services if needed. b. If the district is offering Supervised Job Search as an E&T activity component, describe below how the job search activity will be supervised and tracked, including the frequency of monitoring the participant’s job search efforts. TA/We do not currently offer Supervised Job search to NTA SNAP recipients are assigned to job search in addition to the core work activity. Contracted job search providers meet weekly with job search participants to discuss progress with the clients, assist with referrals and guidance and to review reasonableness and completeness of the job search attestation log. Recipients in a full-time job search are expected to spend 30 hours per week working on job search activities including: looking for job openings, sending out resumes, filling out applications, going on interviews, etc. Recipients enrolled in Job Search are expected to make 10 (SN) 10 (TANF) job search contacts per week of which an appropriate amount of on-line applications will be accepted. TA/SNAP recipients are assigned to self-attested job search during times that their regular assigned work experience or training program is closed for days that are not counted as holidays. The minimum required number of hours per week is 30 and the number of contacts may vary depending upon the time the clients attest that they have actually spent on each individual job search contact on their logrecipients. c. If the district is not mandating SNAP E&T work activity assignments, please describe below how NTA SNAP work registrants are informed of the services available, upon request, for assistance with job search activities. (Please note: At a minimum, districts are required to offer job search assistance to NTA SNAP applicants and recipients): MCDSS will send all Non-TA-SNAP non-exempt work registrants the MCDSS Voluntary Employment/Training Opportunities literature at case opening, recertification, or per client request. Non-exempt NTA SNAP work registrants may also request referral are mandated to Career Systems Employability Job Readiness Training and Job Search Program. This program consists of, but is not limited to, 5 days of job readiness and up to 15 weeks of supervised job search activities If a referral to this program is requested, MCDSS will hand deliver or send via USPS a referral for the next available start date for the Career Systems Employability Job Readiness Training and Job Search Programparticipate in E&T work activity assignments.

Meeting SNAP Work Requirements. ‌ a. Described below is the extent to which the district requires NTA SNAP recipients to participate in SNAP E&T work activities. (Please note: Case management services must be provided to all participants enrolled in SNAP E&T activity): MCDSS Niagara County does not currently require NTA SNAP recipients to participate in SNAP E&T work activities. b. If the district is offering Supervised Job Search as an E&T activity component, describe below how the job search activity will be supervised and tracked, including the frequency of monitoring the participant’s job search efforts. TA/Niagara County will offer Non-Temporary Assistance Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (NTA SNAP) recipients a voluntary opportunity to participate in SNAP recipients are E&T work activities. The Employment Plan will be updated yearly or if there is a change in circumstances. The client will be offered opportunities to be assigned to job search in addition to the core work activity. Contracted job search providers meet weekly with job search participants to discuss progress with the clients, assist with referrals and guidance and to review reasonableness and completeness supervised Job Search for a minimum of the job search attestation log. Recipients in a full-time job search are expected to spend 30 20 hours per week working (approx. 10 contacts per week). This can include time spent in case management, identifying, applying, interviewing and follow-up. These contacts are submitted each week on job search activities including: looking for job openings, sending out resumes, filling out applications, going on interviews, etc. Recipients enrolled in a Participant Job Search Log and are expected to make 10 (SN) 10 (TANF) job search contacts per week of which an appropriate amount of on-line applications will be accepted. TA/SNAP recipients are assigned to self-attested job search during times that their regular assigned work experience or training program is closed monitored by NCDSS Employment Case Managers for days that are not counted as holidayshours and reasonableness. The minimum required number of hours per week of participation is 30 tracked through WTWCMS. The supervised Job Search assignment is to be made for a period not to exceed 90 days. If an individual is not successful at finding a job, then an assignment to another work activity, such as Work Experience may be made. NTA SNAP work registrants are informed at application and recertification of services available. If the number of contacts may vary depending upon the time the clients attest that they have actually spent on each individual client has any questions regarding job search contact on services, the Employment Case Manager will address them. The Case Manager will also assist with other activities including referrals to WorkSourceOne. They will also address barriers to employment and provide supportive services if needed. The Case Manager will monitor the assigned individual's progress in their logassigned SNAP E&T work activity and will document their progress in the case record. No negative action will be taken as this is a voluntary program. c. If the district is not mandating SNAP E&T work activity assignments, please describe below how NTA SNAP work registrants are informed of the services available, upon request, for assistance with job search activities. (Please note: At a minimum, districts are required to offer job search assistance to NTA SNAP applicants and recipients): MCDSS will send all Non-TA-SNAP non-exempt work registrants the MCDSS Voluntary Employment/Training Opportunities literature Clients are notified during their eligibility initial interview, recertification interview and at case opening, recertification, or per client request. Non-exempt SNAP work registrants may also request referral any change to Career Systems Employability Job Readiness Training and Job Search Program. This program consists of, but is not limited to, 5 days of job readiness and up to 15 weeks of supervised job search activities If a referral to this program is requested, MCDSS will hand deliver or send via USPS a referral for the next available start date for the Career Systems Employability Job Readiness Training and Job Search Programemployability status.

Meeting SNAP Work Requirements. ‌ a. Described below is the extent to which the district requires NTA SNAP recipients to participate in SNAP E&T work activities. (Please note: Case management services must be provided to all participants enrolled in SNAP E&T activity): MCDSS Our district does not currently require Non-Temporary Assistance Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (NTA SNAP SNAP) applicants and recipients to participate in SNAP E&T Employment and Training activities. Non-exempt NTA SNAP individuals who voluntarily elect to participate in the work requirements will have an assessment completed and assigned to a work activity. Case Management Services are provided to all participants enrolled in SNAP Employment & Training activities. The following case management services are provided: completion of employability assessment, employability plan, one on one case management to discuss barriers (educational/employment, etc.), referrals to activities such as job search, trainings, job fairs, employment, educational programs, health services, housing programs, and coordination with service providers to ascertain client participation and progress. If an individual is not successful in an assigned work activity, employment training or educational program, the Employment Services Unit will conduct a one-on-one case management session to address any identifiable barriers or will assign to another work activity that will better serve the needs of the individual as outlined in the assessment. b. If the district is offering Supervised Job Search as an E&T activity component, describe below how the job search activity will be supervised and tracked, including the frequency of monitoring the participant’s job search efforts. TA/At the time that an individual voluntarily opts in to participate in a SNAP recipients are E&T work activity the individual(s) will be assigned to job search in addition to the core work a Supervised Job Search activity. Contracted job search providers meet Program Specialists will monitor the client¿s progress weekly with job search participants to discuss progress with the clients, assist with referrals and guidance and to review reasonableness and completeness of the job search attestation log. Recipients in a full-time job search are expected to spend 30 hours per week working on job search activities including: looking for job openings, sending out resumes, filling out applications, going on interviews, etc. Recipients enrolled in Job Search are expected to make 10 (SN) 10 (TANF) job search usually 5 contacts per week of which an appropriate amount of onfor two weeks. In addition, during the (JRT) Job Readiness Training 2-line applications Day Session, individuals will be accepted. TA/SNAP recipients are assigned to self-attested participate in supervised job search during times that their regular assigned work experience or training program is closed for days that are not counted as holidays. The minimum required number with the assistance of hours per week is 30 and the number of contacts may vary depending upon the time the clients attest that they have actually spent on each individual job search contact on their logEmployment Unit Senior Program Specialist. c. If the district is not mandating SNAP E&T work activity assignments, please describe below how NTA SNAP work registrants are informed of the services available, upon request, for assistance with job search activities. (Please note: At a minimum, districts are required to offer job search assistance to NTA SNAP applicants and recipients): MCDSS will send all Non-TA-Our district does not mandate SNAP non-exempt E&T work registrants the MCDSS Voluntary Employment/Training Opportunities literature at case opening, recertification, or per client requestactivities. Non-exempt NTA SNAP work registrants may also request referral are informed of the employment services available to Career Systems Employability Job Readiness Training and Job Search Program. This program consists ofthem upon their request, but is not limited to, 5 days of job readiness and up to 15 weeks of supervised for assistance with job search activities If during Certification and Recertification. Program Specialists will inform the individual (s) of the work activities available to them. Along with a referral copy of the LDSS- 5193A, an employment services ¿flyer¿ will be mailed to this program the applicant/recipient detailing that job search assistance is requested, MCDSS will hand deliver or send via USPS a referral for the next available start date for the Career Systems Employability Job Readiness Training and Job Search Programto them upon request.

Meeting SNAP Work Requirements. ‌ a. Described below is the extent to which the district requires NTA SNAP recipients to participate in SNAP E&T work activities. (Please note: Case management services must be provided to all participants enrolled in SNAP E&T activity): MCDSS does not currently require NTA All NTA-SNAP recipients are mandated to participate engage in SNAP E&T a supervised job search for a maximum of 15 hours per week for 6 weeks or attend the Core Learning Center for other work activities, not to exceed 15 hours per week. Case management services are provided, and supportive services are also provided, if needed. The Core Learning Center conducts assessments and goal setting for each individual to address any barriers. b. If the district is offering Supervised Job Search as an E&T activity component, describe below how the job search activity will be supervised and tracked, including the frequency of monitoring the participant’s job search efforts. TA/All NTA-SNAP recipients are assigned mandated to engage in a supervised job search in addition to the core work activity. Contracted job search providers meet weekly with job search participants to discuss progress with the clients, assist with referrals and guidance and to review reasonableness and completeness for a maximum of the job search attestation log. Recipients in a full-time job search are expected to spend 30 15 hours per week working on or attend the Core Learning Center for other work activities, not to exceed 15 hours per week. All supervised job search activities including: looking searches are supervised and tracked by the Community Services Worker. Weekly reports are received from the Core Learning Center, which are reviewed for job openings, sending out resumes, filling out applications, going on interviews, etccompliance. Recipients enrolled in Job Search are expected to make 10 (SN) 10 (TANF) All supervised job search contacts per week are also reviewed by the Community Services Worker. A data-base is maintained by the Community Services Worker of which an appropriate amount of on-line applications will be accepted. TA/SNAP recipients are assigned to self-attested job search during times that their regular assigned work experience or training program is closed for days that are not counted as holidays. The minimum required number of hours per week is 30 and the number of contacts may vary depending upon the time the clients attest that they have actually spent on each individual job search contact on their log.all participants c. If the district is not mandating SNAP E&T work activity assignments, please describe below how NTA SNAP work registrants are informed of the services available, upon request, for assistance with job search activities. (Please note: At a minimum, districts are required to offer job search assistance to NTA SNAP applicants and recipients): MCDSS will send all Non-TA-SNAP non-exempt work registrants All supervised job searches are supervised and tracked by the MCDSS Voluntary Employment/Training Opportunities literature at case openingCommunity Services Worker. Weekly reports are received from the Core Learning Center, recertification, or per client requestwhich are reviewed for compliance. Non-exempt SNAP work registrants may also request referral to Career Systems Employability Job Readiness Training and Job Search Program. This program consists of, but is not limited to, 5 days of job readiness and up to 15 weeks of All supervised job search activities If a referral to this program contacts are also reviewed by the Community Services Worker. A data-base is requested, MCDSS will hand deliver or send via USPS a referral for maintained by the next available start date for the Career Systems Employability Job Readiness Training and Job Search ProgramCommunity Services Worker of all participants.