Job Search SR 99-08, 03/99 (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

• Move the individual quickly into unsubsidized employment.

Participation Requirements

Job search activities are the primary activities for applicants and recipients in the JSC. Job search activities utilize both group and individual job search activities. Applicants and recipients must participate in job search activities including:

• Interviews with NHEP team members;

• Orientation sessions and workshops;

• NHEP employment counseling sessions;

• Career exploration and career decision making;

• Vocational short and long term goal setting;

• Vocational; interest; aptitude and literacy testing;

• Job search assistance;

• Other appointments or referrals to other agencies designed to improve an individual’s employability; and

• Contacting employers for employment opportunities.

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.

Support Services

The following support services may be authorized for this activity for both applicants and recipients:

• 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 twenty-six weeks as the sole activity, which includes the initial 4 week job search period.

• Additional job search activities may be required in the WFBC only when accompanied by another NHEP activity.

Follow up

• Job search is a supervised activity. At a minimum of once every 4 weeks, a contact must be made between the NHEP team member and the individual to evaluate the individual’s progress in their job search efforts.

• All employer contacts, regardless of the method of contact used, must be documented on Form 223, Employer Contacts.