Strategies/Procedures for Engaging Sanctioned TA Participants. District attempts to engage sanctioned participants as soon as they are sanctioned using the following strategies: District attempts to engage sanctioned participants when the durational period of the sanction is completed using the following strategies: The Welfare Employment Representative calls the individual back into the office to update the assessment and encourages re-engagement by discussing the reasons for the non-compliance. District attempts to engage sanctioned participants during different times in the sanction period using the following strategies.
Strategies/Procedures for Engaging Sanctioned TA Participants. District attempts to engage sanctioned participants as soon as they are sanctioned using the following strategies: District attempts to engage sanctioned participants when the durational period of the sanction is completed using the following strategies: A JOBSplus job coach has been assigned to re-engage sanctioned individuals through a combination of individual meetings, mailers and group settings. For example, sanctioned individuals who request re-engagement and have served the durational period, are assigned to a group meeting where activities are offered to allow the sanctioned person to demonstrate compliance. Barriers to compliance are addressed at these meetings and support services are provided as appropriate. Sanctioned indiviudals who claim medical limiations are given the opportunity to provide medical documentation. Sanctioned individuals who do not self-initiate compliance, are called in for an eligibility group meeting where they are asked to document how they are meeting expenses with reduced benefits. Sanctioned indiviudals who repeatedly refuse or fail at re-engagement may be called directly or may be interviewed by the JOBSplus staff at recertification. Jobsplus staff explain why compliance is beneficial and what it involves. Interviewers attempt to gain an understanding of why the participants continue to remain sanctioned and offer services as indicated. Job development assistance is also offered. The District also conducts home visits with non-durationally sanctioned participants to assess special needs or circumstances and to offer services, including a streamlined manner in which to initiate the compliance process. The sanctioned individual would not be called in for an eligibility review any more than monthly after the end of the sanction. District attempts to engage sanctioned participants during different times in the sanction period using the following strategies.
Strategies/Procedures for Engaging Sanctioned TA Participants a. Select all that apply: Described below are the strategies the district uses to attempt to engage sanctioned participants as soon as they are sanctioned: Described below are the strategies the district uses to attempt to engage sanctioned participants when the durational period of the sanction is completed: When a sanctioned participant informs the TA worker of their willingness to comply, a referral is made to Job Development. Job Development staff then schedules the sanctioned participant for a 1:1 orientation and immediately engages the individual in an activity. TA eligibility workers will refer individuals sanctioned beyond duration to the Welfare Fraud Investigator and/or Employment & Training Counselor. Those sanctioned individuals will be required to meet monthly with the Welfare Fraud Investigator and/or Employment & Training Counselor to establish on-going eligibility for Temporary Assistance. At each appointment, the Welfare Fraud Investigator and/or Employment & Training Counselor will explore changes in case circumstances, household composition, medical condition, availability of resources, barriers to self-sufficiency, and household income/expenses. At each appointment, individuals will be required to present receipts or other acceptable verification of how previous month's bills were paid, such as for shelter, fuel, utilities, phone, food, etc. The Welfare Fraud Investigator and/or the Employment & Training Counselor will discuss the benefits of work with the sanctioned individual, including supportive and transitional services available to support employment. The Welfare Fraud Investigator and/or Employment & Training Counselor will continue to meet monthly with individuals sanctioned beyond duration. Described below are the strategies the district uses to attempt to engage sanctioned participants during different times in the sanction period:
Strategies/Procedures for Engaging Sanctioned TA Participants a. Select all that apply: Described below are the strategies the district uses to attempt to engage sanctioned participants as soon as they are sanctioned: Described below are the strategies the district uses to attempt to engage sanctioned participants when the durational period of the sanction is completed: Sanctioned clients are scheduled to report to a maximum of one meeting per month, Project Source, with their Employment Case Manager where they must report how they are supporting themselves while on a sanction. During this meeting clients are given a list of Hot Jobs openings in the area and an income comparison worksheet. Failure to attend a Project Source meeting constitutes a failure to comply with an eligibility requirement and results in the TA case being discontinued. Per 08-INF-12 local districts have the authority to meet with recipients as often as necessary to monitor ongoing eligibility for TA (18 NYCRR 351.1, 351.2, 351.21, 351.22). Described below are the strategies the district uses to attempt to engage sanctioned participants during different times in the sanction period:
Strategies/Procedures for Engaging Sanctioned TA Participants. District attempts to engage sanctioned participants as soon as they are sanctioned using the following strategies: The district pro-actively tries to re-engage sanctioned clients. The Specialist schedules a required special eligibility interview with the client and the worker to resolve the reasons for the sanction at the beginning of the process. The district continues to meet with the sanctioned clients on a monthly basis until they come into compliance. All employable, sanctioned clients are referred to the Workforce Connection Program at the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce. District attempts to engage sanctioned participants when the durational period of the sanction is completed using the following strategies: District attempts to engage sanctioned participants during different times in the sanction period using the following strategies.
Strategies/Procedures for Engaging Sanctioned TA Participants a. Select all that apply: X Described below are the strategies the district uses to attempt to engage sanctioned participants as soon as they are sanctioned: TANF and SN-FAM individuals serving initial sanctions are immediately scheduled for an appointment with their Employment Counselor in an effort to address any barriers, re-engage the individual in a work activity, lift the sanction, and if deemed appropriate, the individual may be referred to our Job Development Unit for assistance with a Job Search. X Described below are the strategies the district uses to attempt to engage sanctioned participants when the durational period of the sanction is completed: TANF and SN-FAM individuals who have served their durational sanctions are scheduled for an appointment with their Employment Counselor in an effort to address any barriers, lift the sanction, and engage them in a work activity. Described below are the strategies the district uses to attempt to engage sanctioned participants during different times in the sanction period: A FAST track appointment may be made with the individual for a review of their eligibility and barriers. FAST track is an eligibility review and case management appointment. At the eligibility review meeting, individuals are required to explain how their household is meeting its expenses since they are sanctioned. Staff may inquire about household circumstances, including their income and resources. The self-sufficiency plan will be updated and any barriers to participation in work activities will be discussed. Staff work together with the individual to resolve the issues that resulted in sanction and assist them in returning to employment, work related activities, and complying with Temporary Assistance Employment Requirements.
Strategies/Procedures for Engaging Sanctioned TA Participants. District attempts to engage sanctioned participants as soon as they are sanctioned using the following strategies: District attempts to engage sanctioned participants when the durational period of the sanction is completed using the following strategies: District attempts to engage sanctioned participants during different times in the sanction period using the following strategies. Cash Assistance Under the amendments to the Social Services Law (SSL) made by Chapter 562 of the Laws of 2015, which amend the SSL to add sections 341-a and 342-a and amendments to 18 NYCRR §385.11 and 18 NYCRR §385.12, which establish re-engagement/conciliation and sanction procedures for NYC, including changes to the CA sanction periods when a CA applicant or recipient in NYC refuses or fails to comply with a CA work requirement, NYC no longer has durational sanctions for Cash Assistance. Instead, an individual will be able to prevent a sanction from being imposed during the conciliation/re-engagement period or to have a CA sanction lifted either by demonstrating compliance with agency work rules for at least 5 business days as required by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) or by demonstrating that s/he is exempt from CA work requirements. For individuals who have been sanctioned for 30 days or more, OTDA will send out a reminder notice regarding the option to end a CA sanction. This notice will inform the CA head-of- household that the sanctioned individual may end their sanction by complying with employment requirements or by documenting that they are now exempt. If the sanctioned individual’s household size was equal to 1 at the time of the sanction, as required by OTDA, the individual must also submit a new application and would be subject to application timelines based on case category at the time of reapplication. In addition to OTDA sending out a notice, HRA will also send out the notice “Option to End a Temporary Assistance Sanction” (NYC (LDSS-4231)) to all individuals remaining (and sanctioned/discontinued single-person CA households) that remain sanctioned after 60 days.
Strategies/Procedures for Engaging Sanctioned TA Participants a. Select all that apply: X Described below are the strategies the district uses to attempt to engage sanctioned participants as soon as they are sanctioned: The district staff contact clients that are sanctioned until compliance and allow the client to come into compliance with the sanction. This is based on Counselor discretion via conversation with the client. Compliance may be completed by employment assessment and/or work activities such as Job Search, Job Readiness Training, Work Experience, or Treatment compliance. Once compliance has been demonstrated the information is sent to TA/SNAP and the SWE can add that person to the case. Compliance is defined as attendance and satisfactory participation for designated hours per activity for at least five business days, if applicable. Support services are made available during the effort to comply. Described below are the strategies the district uses to attempt to engage sanctioned participants when the durational period of the sanction is completed: Clients completing a durational limit of a sanction are sent a letter to meet with the Employment Counselor and counseled on how they can show compliance. Clients whose sanction has expired are required to meet with their Employment Counselor on a regular basis until in compliance or their case closes due to failure to attend an ongoing eligibility appointment. Described below are the strategies the district uses to attempt to engage sanctioned participants during different times in the sanction period:
Strategies/Procedures for Engaging Sanctioned TA Participants a. Select all that apply: X Described below are the strategies the district uses to attempt to engage sanctioned participants as soon as they are sanctioned: OCDSS utilizes the Adults in Sanction Status report to assist with monitoring individuals in sanction status. OCDSS works with sanctioned participants by requiring they attend Case Eligibility Review meetings as part of their determination for ongoing eligibility for Temporary Assistance. These meetings provide the participant the opportunity to discuss with an Employment Specialist the reason(s) for non- compliance with work activities and what is needed to engage the individual to end their sanction. This may include discussion of issues such as barriers to employment and ways to overcome these barriers, the negative impact of sanctions on their family and Temporary Assistance funding, child care needs health concerns, financial obstacles and short and long-term goals to self- independence. The Employment Specialist may also request documentation to show how the participant is meeting current financial responsibilities (i.e. rent, utilities) with a reduction in their Temporary Assistance grant. Resources (i.e. child support, employment) to assist the participant to meet their responsibilities are also explored. Failure of the individual to participate in these meetings without good cause may result in a case closing. X Described below are the strategies the district uses to attempt to engage sanctioned participants when the durational period of the sanction is completed: As outlined above, Oswego County's strategy to engage sanctioned participants involves immediate engagement of sanctioned participants through case eligibility review meetings. These meetings may continue through the duration of the sanction. If it is identified at recertification interview that the participants sanction will be completed prior to the beginning of their new certification period, Assistance Programs staff include this as part of their recertification interview and provide the participant with information on how to contact their Employment worker to end their sanction.
Strategies/Procedures for Engaging Sanctioned TA Participants. District attempts to engage sanctioned participants as soon as they are sanctioned using the following strategies: District attempts to engage sanctioned participants when the durational period of the sanction is completed using the following strategies: District attempts to engage sanctioned participants during different times in the sanction period using the following strategies. Ontario County engages participants that have been sanctioned for the first time thirty (30) days after the sanction began. For those participants that have durational sanctions we engage them within 30-45 days prior to their sanction term completion. We invite both first time and durational sanctioned participants in for a case conference to explain how to end the sanction and what we can do to help them become employed. We also invite in the participants that wish to remain disengaged for a similar case conference in hopes they will end their sanction and begin participation. These meetings continue to happen on a monthly basis until the person ends their sanction or until their case is closed.Sanctioned individuals who wish to participate would be eligible for all supportive services listed in Section 4.1.
