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Employment First Program
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Today’s Presentation
Please put cell phones on vibrate and put them away.
Parking logistics and validation
Bathrooms
Refreshments available
Agenda
Orientation 9:00 – 9:30
Break 9:30 – 9:45
Initial work activity 9:45 – 10:45
Schedule follow-up appt. 10:45 – 11:00
Transportation assistance
Paperwork completed today:
• Employment First enrollment form signed• Assessment form, front and back• Workfare initial site contract form, signed• Follow-up appointment letter, signed
Supports your job search while keeping you eligible for food assistance benefits
Employment First
Delivered in partnership between Human Services and the Workforce Center
Employment First
Free job seeking skills classes
Free job search tools – phone, fax, internet, job leads, hiring events, personalized assistance
Workfare opportunity
Referrals to – GED, clothing, haircuts, food, medical
Transportation assistance
Participate with Employment First until:
Employed 30 hours or earning $217.50/wk
Exempt
No longer receiving food assistance
“Insert the title of your Workshop here (e.g. “Job Readiness Workshop”)
Create applications that get noticed
Discover the art of networking
Create your individual job search strategy
Learn to sell your skills and abilities at interviews
Sharpen your customer service skills
• ADD PICTURE
Support to your community each
month in exchange for
food assistance
WorkfareWorkfare
Workfare Benefits
On the job experience
Current reference
Networking opportunities
Enhance skills
Help your community
Employers Hire People Who Are Already Working!
Required workfare hours per month
Entire household allotment $8.00
= hours requiredeach month
Example: $183/$8.00 = 22 hours each month
$367/$8.00 = 45 hours each month
Workfare sites
“Show a list of the types of worksites your county offers”
Other activities that meet the Employment First requirement
GED Preparation/Adult basic education
College/Vocational training
Vocational rehabilitation
Job search classes
Documentation of part time work
Transportation assistance is available for your ongoing participation
On-going monthly participation
What Happens If I Choose Not to Participate?
You will lose your portion of your household’s Food Assistance
SanctionSanction
1st time – lose benefits for ONE MONTH and must comply before receiving benefits again
2nd time – lose benefits for THREE MONTHS and must comply before receiving benefits again
3rd time and every time after this point – lose benefits for SIX MONTHS and must comply before receiving benefits again
Sanctions are one, three and six months
Once a sanction begins you will receive no benefits for the entire time period
+Complete the comply requirements prior to receiving benefits
Only a documented exemption will stop a sanction after it has started
you must also
Comply
Only a documented exemption stops a sanction
This screen would need to be specific to county requirements
Good cause
If you miss an appointment or do not complete your assignment you have 10 days to provide good cause
Exemptions – require written documentation
Working 30 hours or earning $217.50 per week
Under age 16 or over 60
A complete list of exemptions should be included in each handout packet.
Applying for or receiving unemployment insurance
Job attached – return to a specific job or company within 60 days
Exemptions – require written documentation
Medical condition
Exemptions – require written documentation
Caring for child under 6 or incapacitated person
Pregnant
Exemptions – require written documentation
Applying for or receiving Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
Significant participation in drug/alcohol program
Exemptions – require written documentation
Applied for or receiving Social Security Disability (SSI or SSDI), Veterans 100% Disability or Railroad Disability
Exemptions – require written documentation
Participating with Vocational Rehabilitation or attending school PRIOR to food assistance application
Exemptions – require written documentation
Seasonal migrant farm worker
Participating in Colorado Refugee Program
One hour of work – begins your participation
for this month
Transportation assistance
Next appointment:
Recap
Participate with Employment First until:
Employed 30 hours or earning $217.50 /wk
Exempt
No longer receiving food assistance
Paperwork completed today:
• Employment First enrollment form signed• Assessment form, front and back• Workfare initial site contract form, signed• Follow-up appointment letter, signed
Office HoursMonday – Friday 8:00 am 5:00 pm
• 303-XXX-XXXX
Now we will take a short break.
Then we will begin your first assignment with Employment First!
We are looking forward to working with you on your next job search opportunities!
Your Participation Begins Today!
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