Code of Massachusetts Regulations
106 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE
Title 106 CMR 707.000 - Transitional cash assistance program: employment services program
Section 707.130 - Job Search/Job Readiness Component

Universal Citation: 106 MA Code of Regs 106.707

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

The Job Search/Job Readiness component supports individuals in their efforts to obtain and maintain employment; however, the individual has the primary responsibility for finding a job.

Participation in the Job Search/Job Readiness component is subject to available funding and the following criteria:

(A) Eligible Participants.

(1) The following individuals are eligible to participate in Job Search/Job Readiness:
(a) an applicant;

(b) a current client; and

(c) an applicant or client receiving an extension of time-limited benefits.

(B) Job Search/Job Readiness Activities. Activities may include, but are not limited to:

(1) Orientation;

(2) Assessment;

(3) Case Management;

(4) Job-readiness activities;

(5) Job search activities; and

(6) Follow-up services including activities to help the individual transition into employment.

(C) Job Search/Job Readiness Participation Criteria. The following are the participation criteria for individuals in the Job Search/Job Readiness component. He or she must:

(1) complete an EDP in accordance with 106 CMR 707.110;

(2) attend the program's scheduled hours per week, unless good cause applies as defined by 106 CMR 701.380: Good Cause Criteria;

(3) be making satisfactory progress as defined by the Job Search/Job Readiness activity provider; and

(4) provide verification of participation (including, to the extent feasible, names and telephone numbers of employers contacted, activity done, and date of activity), at time periods determined by the Department, in a manner prescribed by the Department.

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