The Quiz Show Work Activities

Federal Work Activity Categories What are the 12 federal work activity categories? What are the 12 federal work activity categories?

Federal Work Activity Categories 1.Unsubsidized employment 2.Subsidized private employment 3.Subsidized public employment 4.Work experience 5.On-the-job training 6.Job search and job readiness 7.Community service 8.Vocational educational training 9.Providing childcare 10.Job skills training (directly related to employment 11.Education directly related to employment 12.Satisfactory attendance at GED or diploma

Federal Work Activity Categories What are the 9 basic work activity categories? What are the 9 basic work activity categories?

Basic Work Activity Categories 1. Unsubsidized employment 2. Subsidized private employment 3. Subsidized public employment 4. Work experience 5. On-the-job training 6. Job search and job readiness 7. Community service programs 8. Vocational educational training 9. Providing childcare

Basic Work Activity Categories What basic work activity categories are time limited by federal law? What basic work activity categories are time limited by federal law?

Basic Work Activity Categories Job Search Job Search Vocational Education Training Vocational Education Training GO TEAM!

Basic Work Activity Categories How many weeks in a row can a participant actually complete job searches and the job searches count towards the participation rate? How many weeks in a row can a participant actually complete job searches and the job searches count towards the participation rate?

Basic Work Activity Categories Job Search Job Search –4 Consecutive Weeks

Basic Work Activity Categories How many weeks can a participant complete the job searches and the job search activity count in the participation rate (total) during the federal fiscal year (cumulative)? How many weeks can a participant complete the job searches and the job search activity count in the participation rate (total) during the federal fiscal year (cumulative)?

Basic Work Activity Categories Job Search Job Search –4 Consecutive weeks –6 Cumulative weeks in the FFY

Basic Work Activity Categories How many months in a participant’s lifetime can a participant complete hours in vocational education and the hours count (one or more) in the participation rate as a countable work activity? How many months in a participant’s lifetime can a participant complete hours in vocational education and the hours count (one or more) in the participation rate as a countable work activity?

Basic Work Activity Categories 12 months in an entire lifetime 12 months in an entire lifetime

Basic Work Activity Categories Vocational education federal language Vocational education federal language –Vocational educational training may only count for a total of 12 months for any individual If an individual is included in the numerator for a month as a result of participation in Vocational Education, those hours will count as one of the months in the 12 month limit, regardless of the number of hours used If an individual is included in the numerator for a month as a result of participation in Vocational Education, those hours will count as one of the months in the 12 month limit, regardless of the number of hours used

Basic Plus Work Activities What are the basic plus work activity categories under federal law? What are the basic plus work activity categories under federal law?

Basic Plus Work Activity Categories Job skills training directly related to employment Job skills training directly related to employment Education Directly Related to Employment Education Directly Related to Employment –For persons without a high school diploma or a GED Satisfactory attendance at a secondary school or in a course of study leading to a GED Satisfactory attendance at a secondary school or in a course of study leading to a GED –For persons without a high school diploma or a GED

Basic Plus Work Activity Categories Define the term “Basic Plus” work activity? Define the term “Basic Plus” work activity? –Simply stated, when can basic plus work activity categories be counted in the participation rate?

Work Activity Categories Activities may be counted in the participation rate if the individual participates the minimum required hours in basic work activities Activities may be counted in the participation rate if the individual participates the minimum required hours in basic work activities –Each family type must complete a number of hours in a basic countable work activity category (foundation hours) –Above that minimum requirement, the individual may participate in the same or other basic activities or in basic plus activities

Work Activity Categories Jenny is single mother of three Jenny is single mother of three –Her youngest child is 6 months Jenny and her career specialist (you) determine that she would benefit from a worksite in her chosen career field to gain work experience and employability skills Jenny and her career specialist (you) determine that she would benefit from a worksite in her chosen career field to gain work experience and employability skills What basic activity category will you assign her to? What basic activity category will you assign her to? How many hours must she participate in the work activity category to meet participation rate requirements? How many hours must she participate in the work activity category to meet participation rate requirements? –You must provide number of hours in a basic countable work activity if applicable.

Work Activity Categories Single parent home with a child under the age of six must participate in a minimum of 20 hours Single parent home with a child under the age of six must participate in a minimum of 20 hours –Must be in a basic work activity –Additional hours may be required or requested –Additional hours may be in a basic or basic plus activity

Everyone Plays for Points Name a job search or job readiness assistance activity that exists in your area? Name a job search or job readiness assistance activity that exists in your area?

Work Activities If a participant is enrolled in a work experience plus education (WEP) activity, does the OSST case have to have both a work site and an education code? If a participant is enrolled in a work experience plus education (WEP) activity, does the OSST case have to have both a work site and an education code?

Work Activities No No Work experience plus education (WEP) Work experience plus education (WEP) –Coded in the computer as 220 –Includes both education and worksite under one code Community service work experience (CWEP) Community service work experience (CWEP) –Worksite hours only

Frequently Asked Question If I enroll the participant in CWEP, I get more work site hours. So, can I enter both CWEP and an education activity? If I enroll the participant in CWEP, I get more work site hours. So, can I enter both CWEP and an education activity?

Frequently Asked Question Yes Yes –Does the CWEP calculation bring the worksite hours up to 20/30/50? –If no, are you going to assign another basic countable work activity? –If no, would WEP be better even though worksite hours are less?

Work Activities How do I determine the number of hours a participant must be engaged in work site hours under How do I determine the number of hours a participant must be engaged in work site hours under –WEP –CWEP CLUE: Give the calculation CLUE: Give the calculation

Work Activities WEP (220) WEP (220) –(Temporary Cash Assistance amount for the month/Florida’s minimum wage)/4.3 CWEP (210) CWEP (210) –(Temporary Cash Assistance amount + Food Stamp amount)/Florida’s minimum wage/4.3

Work Activities Florida Statutes do not expound on work activity requirements or definitions. Florida Statutes do not expound on work activity requirements or definitions. True or False True or False

Work Activities FALSE FALSE Florida Statutes has a lot of information Florida Statutes has a lot of information Did you know WEP must be supervised and structured? Did you know WEP must be supervised and structured? Did you know WEP requires benchmarks, goals, outcomes and time limits to ensure the participant moves towards self-sufficiency? Did you know WEP requires benchmarks, goals, outcomes and time limits to ensure the participant moves towards self-sufficiency?

Work Activities Worksites assigned under Community Service Work Experience (CWEP) and WEP must be in a private for profit agency. Worksites assigned under Community Service Work Experience (CWEP) and WEP must be in a private for profit agency. True or False True or False

Work Activities False False Work sites under WEP or CWEP must be at a public or private NOT-for-profit agency Work sites under WEP or CWEP must be at a public or private NOT-for-profit agency

Bob Bob –Single father of two –Youngest child is 9 –Bob reports that he injured his back and is under doctors care (no documentation) and cannot work –Reviewing his initial assessment, his last job was in 2005 You assign him to unassisted job search while he is securing medical documentation. Is this appropriate? You assign him to unassisted job search while he is securing medical documentation. Is this appropriate? Appropriate Work Activity

NO NO Why? He reported an injury that is not limiting employment. Employment does not appear to be a goal at the moment Why? He reported an injury that is not limiting employment. Employment does not appear to be a goal at the moment He stated he cannot work, is he likely to comply? He stated he cannot work, is he likely to comply? He can be assigned to another activity and request that he secure medical documentation regarding his limitations to employment and his treatment plan so you both can establish clear goals and a path towards those goals He can be assigned to another activity and request that he secure medical documentation regarding his limitations to employment and his treatment plan so you both can establish clear goals and a path towards those goals Appropriate Work Activity

Christopher would like to be an RN. After reviewing all other eligibility requirements, it is recognized that he needs to bring his basic education skills (math, reading and language) from a 8 th grade level to a 10 th grade level Christopher would like to be an RN. After reviewing all other eligibility requirements, it is recognized that he needs to bring his basic education skills (math, reading and language) from a 8 th grade level to a 10 th grade level What activity would you assign Christopher to? What activity would you assign Christopher to?

Appropriate Work Activity Options (review his goals and develop steps towards the goal) Options (review his goals and develop steps towards the goal) –Employment Get a job and go to school part time Get a job and go to school part time Intense referral process Intense referral process –WEP (worksite in the health care field and education) Not an option Not an option –Vocational education Vocational education cannot be used for remediation Vocational education cannot be used for remediation –Job skills training Job skills training is customized training to meet the specific needs of an employer or industry Job skills training is customized training to meet the specific needs of an employer or industry An option but does not count in the participation rate if it is the primary or only activity An option but does not count in the participation rate if it is the primary or only activity –Secondary school attendance –Adult basic education

Everyone Plays for Points Jenny has turned in a medical verification form indicating she cannot work due to a physical limitation Jenny has turned in a medical verification form indicating she cannot work due to a physical limitation What should Jenny be assigned to? What should Jenny be assigned to? What should be included in Jenny’s IRP? What should be included in Jenny’s IRP? What should the system reflect? What should the system reflect?

Appropriate Work Activity What should Jenny be assigned to? What should Jenny be assigned to? –Activities she can engage in that consider her limitations and assist her towards her goal What should be included in Jenny’s IRP? What should be included in Jenny’s IRP? –A clear treatment plan –Needs, barriers and goals, including employment goals –Activities and steps to complete the activities that will help Jenny meet her goals What should the system reflect? What should the system reflect? –Her deferral –Any activity she is engaged in –SSI/SSDI application if appropriate

Appropriate Work Activity Jenny is unable to work or go to school, but would eventually like to complete her GED and work from home through a medical transcription program Jenny is unable to work or go to school, but would eventually like to complete her GED and work from home through a medical transcription program Because she has a complete and permanent disability, she has agreed to apply for SSI/SSDI Because she has a complete and permanent disability, she has agreed to apply for SSI/SSDI She is given a GED and an employment skills workbook. Can we code her as 731 to make it a countable activity for the participation rate? She is given a GED and an employment skills workbook. Can we code her as 731 to make it a countable activity for the participation rate?

Appropriate Work Activity No No For vocational education to count as a primary activity for the participation rate For vocational education to count as a primary activity for the participation rate –The education cannot include remediation of basic skills –The education program must be designed to provide participant with skills and certification necessary for employment in an occupational area

Paris comes to her first appointment and states she really wants to get a job Paris comes to her first appointment and states she really wants to get a job –It is her first week of participation –She has not had a job in six months –Her two previous jobs lasted about 3 months each Should you refer her to conduct a non- assisted job search? Should you refer her to conduct a non- assisted job search? Appropriate Work Activity

It is not recommended It is not recommended Why? Why? Considering her current goal and desire to get a job, what would you assign her to? Considering her current goal and desire to get a job, what would you assign her to? Appropriate Work Activity

As of February 2006, what was Florida’s unemployment rate? As of February 2006, what was Florida’s unemployment rate?

Appropriate Work Activity 3.2% 3.2% Employment Employment –Is a threshold to a career –Is an environment to gain employability skills –Is an environment to earn references –Is an environment to gain skills

Appropriate Work Activity What is the most common activity type (or specific activity) assigned to participants by RWB providers? What is the most common activity type (or specific activity) assigned to participants by RWB providers?

Job Search and Job Club

National Comparison

Florida Engagement

What Would You Do (WWYD)? Participant 1 needs Participant 1 needs –ABE –Work experience –Employability skills –Job search Assistance What activity would you assign? What activity would you assign? What code would be in the system? What code would be in the system?

Options Options –WEP (220) –ABE and work site –Worksite should be linked to future employment goals –Education and worksite goals must be established and monitored What Would You Do (WWYD)?

Participant 2 wants to become an RN Participant 2 wants to become an RN –Has a GED, TABE test is 11 th grade –Does not have a felony or violent record –Has applied at school and has been accepted starting June 15 (summer term) What activity would you assign the participant to? What activity would you assign the participant to? What code should be placed in the system? What code should be placed in the system? What Would You Do (WWYD)?

Work and school Work and school –The individual can work in the hospital part time and go to school WEP (220) WEP (220) –Save Voc Education (731) for intense semesters –Use if the individual is at school and in a practicum Vocational education primary (731) Vocational education primary (731) –Last resort What Would You Do (WWYD)?

All Play-What Would You Do? You are meeting for the first time with a refugee from Cuba that You are meeting for the first time with a refugee from Cuba that –Does not have the ability to work in the U.S. –Does not have a SSN –Has limited English speaking skills Where do you go from here? Where do you go from here? What activity can he be placed in? What activity can he be placed in? Is the activity countable? Is the activity countable?

WWYD? Ultimately Ultimately –Treat the individual like a participant in the program –Complete the initial assessment of work history, employability, skills, etc. –Review both barriers to employment and employment goals –Development a plan that is appropriate for the individual to move towards employment

WWYD? Activities that may be appropriate Activities that may be appropriate –Apply for and secure employment papers –Apply for and secure an INS status –Apply for and secure a SSN –Take ESOL classes (if needed) –Secure employability skills for the Florida workforce –Basic education or advanced skills classes if needed

WWYD? Are these activities countable? Are these activities countable? –Depends on how they are used –Depends on how they are entered in the system Use activities appropriately Use activities appropriately Assist and encourage the individual to build on his/her skills Assist and encourage the individual to build on his/her skills Engage the individual while securing documentation and employment approval Engage the individual while securing documentation and employment approval

Basic work activities Basic Work Activities ExceptionsCode Unsubsidized Employment Skill Development/Job Tracking Subsidized Employment Skill Development/Job Tracking Work Exp combined with Education (WEP) Worksite hours must be based on calculation and the activity must include education 220 Job Search & Job Readiness Assistance (job club) No more than 4 consecutive weeks in FFY, or a total of 6 weeks in FFY (job club / employment prep Community Service Work Experience Cannot exceed the hours resulting from the calculation 210 Vocational Education Training Limited to 12 months in a lifetime Cannot be or include remediation Providing Childcare Only if the family is in CWEP 780 Satisfactory attendance in GED/Diploma for a Teen or Teen Parent w/o a Diploma or GED Teen or minor head of household 712 Education Directly Related to Employment Teen or minor head of household 712

BASIC PLUS ACTIVITIES Basic Plus Activities ExceptionsCode Job Skills Training Countable above 20 hours in basic activities 310 Education Related to Employment Countable above 20 hours in basic activities 712 Satisfactory attendance at secondary school or GED class Countable above 20 hours in basic activities for those without a high school diploma or GED 713