Strategies for reducing the need for TA. District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA are described below: The supportive services identified in section 4.1 will be made available to all based on no specific criteria other than the client's needs. Section 4 Support Services (Reference 18 NYCRR 385.4)
Strategies for reducing the need for TA. District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA are described below: Some ETA staff including case managers and job developers, perform diversion activities by assisting clients with job search activities such as scheduling interviews, providing transportation and other supportive services that may assist an applicant with obtaining a job before his or her case is opened. In addition, the Career Center hosts employer recruitments and job fairs that are available to all county residents. Often, clients are hired before their cases open and also may reduce or even close some cases when employment is obtained. In addition, the tireless efforts of the staff to assist in helping clients find jobs and to help them every step of the way to meet their goal of self-sufficiency is the most effective strategy practiced daily. Section 4 Support Services (Reference 18 NYCRR 385.4)
Strategies for reducing the need for TA. District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA are described below: District refers applicants to meet with the Jobs Program Specialist prior to case opening. The applicants are given job leads and referrals to appropriate employment and job search services. Assistance with job search and resumes will be given. Section 4 Support Services (Reference 18 NYCRR 385.4)
Strategies for reducing the need for TA. District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA are described below: Washington County uses diversion strategies to assist clients with accessing other sources of income to meet their needs. The diversion procedure is as follows: The Employment worker sees the applicant during the applciation process for Temporary Assistance. At that time the applicant is given employment requirements: supervised job search, appointment with the Jobs Representative and assignment to job search training. It is also at this time that the agency job development procedure begins for the client. Many clients are diverted from receiving assistance because they find employment or the Agency assists them in finding employment. The Temporary Assistance Unit may assist if eligible with one-time emergency assistance payments which may divert the need for on-going assistance. The Employment and the Tempoary Assistance Units work together in this process. Section 4 Support Services (Reference 18 NYCRR 385.4)
Strategies for reducing the need for TA. District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA are described below: The district offers diversion payments as specified in Section 4.1(d) of this plan. In order for a TA applicant to receive said diversion payments the individual must provide verification of employment or the offer of employment, and verification of the necessary diversion expense such as; car repair cost, uniform/tools cost, etc. The district also views orientation and applicant job search as diversion activities. Orientation is held prior to the applicant’s eligibility interview. During the orientation prospective applicants are informed of alternative programs to cash assistance resulting, in some instances, in their decision not to pursue cash assistance. Applicants who are successful in obtaining employment during applicant job search often eliminate their need for cash assistance. Section 4 Support Services (Reference 18 NYCRR 385.4)
Strategies for reducing the need for TA. District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA are described below: Employment worker and/or eligibility examiners educate all TA applicants of the employment requirements, TA eligibility,resource standards, and potential resources available to the individual. Other diversion options are to apply for SNAP, Medical Assistance, Unemployment Insurance, Child Care Subsidy, child support and one time (emergency) cash assistance for such things as rent arrears, heating fuel, car insurance and car repairs to avoid ongoing assistance. Individuals can enroll and complete an active job search, and participate in job search workshops when available. Available funding may be used to assist with transportation if employment is secured.
Strategies for reducing the need for TA. District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA are described below: We provide applicants with specific items (i.e. car insurance payments, car repairs, security guarantee or other help with shelter costs, etc.) to enable them to remain self-sufficient, and not to have to follow through with their public assistance application. These payments are made when our agency has documentation of employment or verification of anticipated employment when a need is verified. We also provide information about other emergency assistance and the child care program.
Strategies for reducing the need for TA. District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA are described below: Xxxxxx County connects clients to job search activities and employment opportunities within two weeks of their application. Xxxxxx County emphasizes the importance of employment and the benefits that are associated with employment (transitional childcare, EITC, SNAP benefits, etc.). With very few exceptions, job search is mandated for employable applicants and recipients. BCDSS staff participates in ESPRI anti-poverty initiatives. One time payments for goods or services needed to keep or accept employment are issued.
Strategies for reducing the need for TA. District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA are described below: In-depth evaluation of a family's current living situation to determine what diversionary payments, supportive services, may help as per Section 4.1 "d". In order to be eligible for a diversion payment, supportive services, an individual must have verifiable employment or the verifiable promise of employment.
Strategies for reducing the need for TA. District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA are described below: At orientation, Employment Unit staff meets with individual’s to describe the availability of Child Care subsidies to TANF and SN-MOE applicants and also describe the supervised Job Search process. An assessment for diversion is completed by the Employment Unit staff and in collaboration with the TA staff, seeking to reduce or eliminate the household’s needs for public assistance. Non-exempt applicants are registered with the OTDA Jobs Program and must conduct a supervised Job Search and accept job leads. OTDA Jobs Program staff will refer an applicant to the Employment Unit case worker if non-recurring needs are required to help sustain employment. Emergency Assistance to Families (EAF) funds may be issued to provide a single issuance payment in lieu of ongoing Temporary Assistance when such payment will allow the client to maintain self-sufficiency. Examples of these payments include a payment to halt an eviction, or emergency automobile repairs when transportation problems cause disruption in employment.
