Job Search SR 06-12, 10/06 (FAM-A)

The purpose of the job search activity is to:

• assist participants in gaining the skills needed to secure suitable employment;

• engage participants in activities which assist and prepare them for employment; and

• quickly move the individual into unsubsidized employment.

Participation Requirements

Job search activities utilize both group and individual job search activities and include activities such as:

• looking for suitable job openings;

• making contact with potential employers; and

• interviewing for jobs.

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The NHEP team member will require individuals in the job search activity to look for unsubsidized employment as appropriate and specified on the Employment Plan.

Documentation and Verification

Job search activities will be supervised by NHEP workers and require the submittal of a bi-weekly verification form or other verifications approved by NHEP documenting daily activities. The participants will be supplied the form by NHEP to record their daily activity and return to their NHEP worker. Participation in this activity will be case managed by the NHEP worker.

Support Services

Recipients may be authorized for the following support services for this activity:

• child care assistance; and

• transportation assistance (payment to enrolled public/private carriers, mileage and auto repair reimbursement).

Time Limits

• Job search activity is limited to only a 4-week consecutive period, and may only be used for a total of 6 weeks in a fiscal year.

• Additional job search activities beyond the initial 4 weeks will be categorized as an interim activity.

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