Presentation to Barrier Busters 03/27/13 W ASHTENAW C OUNTY &

Department of Human Services Tim Wortz, Assistance Payments Supervisor Greg Pordon, Community Resource Coordinator Alice Seipelt, PATH Program Coordinator

Assistance Programs Food Assistance (FAP, SNAP) Cash Assistance (FIP, SDA, RAP) Child Care Assistance (CDC) Medical Assistance (Medicaid, MA) Home & Burial Services(SER)

EDM Electronic Data Management – Washtenaw County is slated to ‘go live’ in May 2013 Revised Lobby Management Standard of Promptness (processing times)

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Cash Assistance Eligibility JET (Jobs, Education, and Training) program has been renamed PATH (Partnership, Accountability, Training, and Hope) School Attendance is a condition of eligibility for children ages day Application Eligibility Period

AEP is a 21-day period where FIP applicants focus on resolving employment related barriers and prepare for successful participation in PATH. Assignments will be based on employment readiness. Successful completion is a requirement to be eligible for a FIP (cash) grant through DHS. Application Eligibility Period (AEP)

What type of paperwork is expected? DHS worker provides a referral form, which is needed along with the following: Driver’s license Social Security Card Contact information Previous employment Pay Stubs (if applicable)

Career Coaches Participants will work with a Career Coach closely, who will guide them through the process. They will work closely with participants to achieve the following: o Identify short and long term goals o Identify barriers o Identify training opportunities o Explain supportive services available to you

Weekly Assignments Participants and their Career Advisor develop weekly assignments which include: Barrier removal Skill and interest assessments Skill enhancement activities Job Search/Job Readiness activities

Career Preparation Activities There are a number of activities that will help prepare participants for job search: Employment application Resume writing Practice Interviewing Business writing (cover letters, thank you letters) Networking Dress for success Identify marketable skills Job retention Career trends Complete FAST (Family Automated Screening Tool) Financial budgeting Time management

Supportive Services Supportive Services may be provided for PATH participants on a case by case basis, including: Bus tickets/work and school related transportation assistance Gas cards Car insurance Car repair Driver’s license fee Interview attire/uniforms Work related testing fees

Successful Completion of AEP Weekly Review Meetings Completion of all 3 weeks of AEP Preparation for PATH (Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope.) which begins after sucessful completion of AEP

PATH # 1 GOAL FIND FULL- TIME FAMILY SUSTAINING EMPLOYMENT! Please understand that Michigan Works!.. Is not a temporary employment placement agency Cannot submit required documents to DHS for participants Is required to report compliance or lack of compliance to DHS

Other Michigan Works! Services Job Club Workshops Career Assessment Practice Interview Networking Career Planning Job Postings Internet Access for Job Search Fax, Copy & Print Employment services are available to any job seeker regardless of whether they are enrolled in our programs:

County Department with five units: 1.Workforce Development 2.Economic Development 3.Housing and Community Infrastructure 4.Human Services 5.Finance and Operations to support the four program units Mission: To support and strengthen families, provide a healthy foundation for children, improve individual self-worth, stabilize neighborhoods by keeping homes occupied with residents, and support the local economy – contributing to a quality that attracts and maintains a vibrant populace. Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development (OCED)

Ensures The Michigan Works! Service Center and related services are employer focused and outcome driven Priority for the placement of job candidates to meet businesses’ needs A quality connection is made between businesses looking for qualified workers and individuals seeking gainful employment through: o Contracted services (RFPs) o Oversight of contractors o Strategic direction and planning Workforce Development Unit

Michigan Works! System Employers are the “demand” and Job Seekers are the “supply.” 25 Michigan Works! Agencies (MWAs) in the State 1 Service Center in Washtenaw County: 304 Harriet Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

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