Principles & Operations

Principles Work as a condition of benefits Work to the best of one’s abilities Incorporate a One-Stop system Combine opportunities and obligations Use Job Center regions Manage through financial incentives

Four Job Centers Created and operated by Non\Government entities selected in competitive process Will provide a single interface to the welfare system Place participants on the “Employment Ladder” and engage 30 to 40 hours/week Will process new applications and convert current welfare recipients

Participant Flow CURRENT New Applicants NII Eligibility Employment Service Work Registration NEW PROGRAM New Applicants Job Center Work Registration Job Search Case Management

Employment Ladder Unsubsidized Employment (Goal for all Participants) Subsidized Employment (IW-arranged Trial Job) Community Service Experience (CSE) (IW-arranged Work Activity Training) Specialized Supported Work (Work Activity)

Simulated Work Week 30 – 40 Hours a week 60% in Work Related Activities – Private Employment – Community Service – Specialized Supported Work Up to 40% in Other Activities – Job Search – Education and Training – Treatment and Rehabilitation

New Applications Required ongoing activity during the initial application period Applicants must participate in employment-related activities as a condition of welfare eligibility: ˉEstablish a Personal Plan ˉJob search ˉJob readiness training ˉOther work-preparation activities There will be an active attempt to divert new applicants to alternatives to welfare, especially employment

Current Recipients Required to report to the job center, where NII benefit eligibility will be verified under the pilot program To continue welfare eligibility, recipients must: ˉParticipate in employment-related activities (same as applicants) ˉComply with diversion Notices will be sent to all recipients informing them of the new program and the need to report to the job center