Job Search SR 07-25, 10/07 (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 encompass all reasonable job search initiatives including activities such as:

• looking for suitable job openings;

• making contact with potential employers; and

• interviewing for jobs.

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

Documentation and Verification

Job search activities are supervised by the participant’s NHEP worker and must be verified and documented * no less than once every two weeks. Form NHEP223, NHEP Employer Contact Log, or other verifications approved by NHEP to document daily activities, can be used but must be signed by the participant’s NHEP worker. The NHEP worker’s signature on the verification indicates approval of the participant’s job search efforts and participation hours.

Support Services

Job Search participants 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 are categorized as an interim activity.