Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 340 - Department of Human Services
Chapter 10 - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Subchapter 2 - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Work Program
Section 340:10-2-6 - Job readiness
Current through Vol. 41, No. 13, March 15, 2024
Job readiness activities help prepare participants for work by ensuring that participants are familiar with general workplace expectations and exhibit work behavior and attitudes necessary to compete successfully in the labor market. The maximum amount of time spent in job readiness activities cannot exceed 240 hours at 20 hours per week or 360 hours at 30 hours per week for the preceding 12-month period for any person.
(1) Orientation. Participants are referred to orientation as the need is identified on Form 08TW002E, TANF Work/Personal Responsibility Agreement. Orientation consists of individual or group meetings designed to present information about:
(2) Counseling or Substance abuse or mental health treatment. The worker assists TANF applicants and participants by referring them for mental health or substance abuse treatment for alcohol or prescription drug abuse when these issues prevent them from obtaining or retaining a job. The worker meets with the participant and appropriate local partners to determine available resources to overcome those barriers. Treatment is a mandatory part of the participant's TANF Work plan when a provider recommends treatment and screening and assessment indicate a positive test for an illegal controlled substance, per Oklahoma Administrative Code 340:10-4-1.
