New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 9 - HUMAN RIGHTS
Chapter 2 - AGE
Part 13 - EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS FOR OLDER WORKERS
Section 9.2.13.7 - DEFINITIONS

A. "Aging network" means programs and services for older adults throughout New Mexico that receive federal or state funds under contract with the department or area agencies on aging. The aging network includes, but is not limited to, programs sponsored by tribal governments, local governments and private, non-profit organizations.

B. "Applicant" means a member of the public who completes an application to become a participant in one of the programs created in this part.

C. "Community service" means social, health, welfare and educational services; legal and other counseling services and assistance; library, recreational services, conservation, maintenance or restoration of natural resources, community betterment or beautification, pollution control or environmental quality efforts, economic development or other types of service, which the department approves, excluding building and construction, except that which is normally performed by the department, or work which primarily benefits private profit-making organizations.

D. "Department" means the New Mexico aging and long-term services department (ALTSD).

E. "Equitable distribution plan" means the process of allocating positions based on age and income census data as required pursuant to 20 CFR Sections 641.140, 641.360, 641.365 and 641.879 (Older Americans Act regulations as amended).

F. "Golden opportunities for life-long development (GOLD) mentor program" means a program administered by the department to provide civic engagement through community service and training opportunities for participants.

G. "Gold mentors" are participants in the gold mentor program; they provide life skills and employment assistance to clients working to overcome barriers.

H. "Host agency" is an agency or organization selected by the department where an eligible employment program participant is placed in a subsidized position for work experience and training.

I. "New Mexico senior employment program" means the state funded employment and training program designed to provide community service employment opportunities for older adults that enable them to remain actively engaged in their communities.

J. "Older Americans Act of 1965" (Older Americans Act) means Sections 501 through 518, title V, "The Older American Community Service Employment Act", Pub. L. 89-73, as amended by Pub. L. 109-363, enacted Oct. 16, 2006, (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. Section 3056) , and implementing regulations, 20 CFR Part 641 (as amended).

K. "Participants" are applicants who:

L. "Pay period" means the two-week period as established and published by the New Mexico department of finance and administration.

M. "Position" is an on-the-job training or community service opportunity created by one of the programs set forth in this part.

N. "Poverty level" is the level established and periodically updated by the United States department of health and human services.

O. "Program year" is the period of July 1 through June 30.

P. "Senior community service employment program" (SCSEP) means the federal employment and training program funded pursuant to the provisions of Title V of the Older Americans Act, sections 501 through 518.

Q. "Subsidized on-the-job training" is participation in the programs set forth in this part that fund wages for hours worked using federal or state monies.

R. "Supervisor" is the individual designated by the host agency or the department to oversee the work of a participant.

S. "Transition" is the movement of a participant from on-the-job training to unsubsidized employment.

T. "Unsubsidized employment" is work in the public or private sector not funded from one of the programs set forth in this part.