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Department of Transitional Assistance

The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) Work Program offers job search and related services to TAFDC and SNAP clients, helping them attain employment and long-term economic self-sufficiency. This program is implemented in partnership with the Department of Career Services (DCS), maximizing the delivery of workforce development and supportive services.

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Department of Transitional Assistance

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  1. Department of Transitional Assistance Work Program Participant (WPP) ProgramBuilding Career Pathways and a Road to Economic Self-Sufficiency

  2. WIOA & DTA • DTA is an essential partner in the state’s efforts to implement the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).   • DTA and DCS have entered into a partnership under which DCS, through its network of OSCCs, will provide scaled up and targeted Job Search and related services to TAFDC and SNAP clients. • This partnership and the coordinated delivery of services will maximize the opportunity for DTA clients to obtain the appropriate workforce development, education and supportive services that will ultimately help them attain employment and longer term economic self-sufficiency.

  3. AGENDA • DTA Programs (SNAP, TAFDC & EAEDC) • Role of the FEW • Supportive Services • DTA Employment Services Programs • SNAP Path to Work

  4. DTA’s Mission and Primary Goals DTA's mission is to assist and empower low-income families and individuals to meet their basic needs, improve their quality of life, and achieve long-term economic self-sufficiency.

  5. DTA Programs • SNAP- Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program provides individuals and families with a monthly benefits to buy nutritious food. Who is eligible? Eligibility depends on the number of people in the household, their income, citizen or legal non-citizen status, and certain expenses they may have.

  6. DTA Programs • TAFDC- Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children. TAFDC is a transitional cash assistance program. Who is eligible? TAFDC is for families with children and certain pregnant women with little or no assets or income. Clients must be a US Citizen or legal noncitizen (restrictions apply).

  7. DTA Programs • EAEDC- Emergency Assistance for the Elderly, Disabled, and Children. EAEDC is a cash assistance program for those in need to stabilize their lives. Who is eligible? To be eligible for EAEDC clients must be a US Citizen or legal noncitizen (restrictions apply) and meet one of the following conditions: - Unable to work due to a physical/mental incapacity that has lasted or will last at least 60 days. - Over 65 years old and waiting for SSI - Caring for a child who is not a close relation to you - Participating in a Mass Rehab Program - Required to be in the home to care for an incapacitated individual.

  8. Application Process SNAP- In person at a local office - Online - Download application and mail or fax into the DTA Document Processing Center PO Box 4406 Taunton, MA 02780-0420 Fax: 617-887-8765 TAFDC - Face to Face application at local office - Screening Process - Child Support Cooperation EAEDC - Face to Face application at local office - Screening Process

  9. TAFDC – Work Requirements Who must Participate? • Adults with children 2 years old and above • Teen Parents • Dependent Children, 16-18 not attending school *Clients who are not required to work under program rules, can volunteer to participate* Work Required clients are limited to receiving benefits for 24 months within a five year period. During this time, these clients are work program required and are encouraged to take advantage of programs that will lead them to self-sufficiency.

  10. Work Program Requirements Work required clients must meet a weekly work program requirement (unless they have good cause) based on the age of their youngest childincluded in the “Assistance Unit.” • Child age two until mandatory full-time school age= 20 hours weekly. • Child mandatory full-time school age or older= 30 hours weekly.

  11. How can Clients meet their ESP/WP requirement? • Employment • Participating in Job Search activities • Department Approved Education and Training • Community Service

  12. FEW Full Engagement Workers (FEW) Each DTA Office has one or more Full Engagement Worker (FEW). The FEW is assigned to work one-on-one with TAFDC clients to help them identify and achieve goals that lead to self-sufficiency. The FEW is also responsible for knowing about and connecting DTA clients to employment programs and supports in the community.

  13. Employment Support Services

  14. Supportive Services Clients enrolled in a qualifying activity for 20 hours or more, qualify for: • Child Care Referral A) Part-time (20 hours) B) Full-time (30 hours or more) C) Transitional Child Care • Transportation benefits of up to $80 per month • Learning Disability Screening

  15. Transitional Support Services (TSS) When a TAFDC case closes due to earnings or earnings plus other income and remains closed for one month, each employed adult household member can receive Transitional Support Services (TSS) for up to 4 months. Work Related Expense Stipend Transportation Stipend Month 1 $200 Month 1 $80 Month 2 $150 Month 2 $60 Month 3 $100 Month 3 $40 Month 4 $50 Month 4 $20

  16. Referring a DTA Client to Work Program Participant (WPP) Program

  17. Referral & Enrollment Process • FEW/Case Worker refers Work (WPP) Program Participant – to the Career Center (ESP-16) . • DTA Client has ten (10) days to go to OSCC for assessment. • OSCC staff meet with DTA Client, perform an assessment, develop a career plan, and enroll into WPP. • Shared client returns signed WPP referral to DTA (or to FEW at the Career Center). • OSCC staff sign DTA client’s monthly participation based on carerr center activities (ESP-7). • OSCC staff record services, events, outcomes in MOSES. • OSCC/DTA staff meet regularly to assess client’s WPP Program enrollment/participation.

  18. Tracking Participation Closely Tracking TANF recipients is critical to continuous participation in program activities. The process allows FEWs/case managers to: • Identify nonparticipation immediately; • Respond to it by quickly re-engaging recipients and/or helping them to resolve issues that stand the way of participation; and • Document compliance/noncompliance as the means to holding recipients accountable for their progress. See samples: DTA Participation Forms & Referrals

  19. Employment Service Programs (ESP) Funded

  20. Young Parents Program Primary Goal • Increase the educational attainment level of participants by helping them obtain a high school diploma or its equivalency, and to assist young parents in securing employment through vocational education and training. Who We Serve • Serves pregnant and parenting teens between 14 and 24 who do not have a HiSET

  21. Young Parents Program Services YPP Offers: • Adult Basic Education, • High School Education/HiSET Equivalency certificate • Life and Parenting Skills • Counseling • Prevocational Activities • Job Development • Job Placement • Financial Literacy • Follow Up Services

  22. Competitive Integrated Employment Services CIES Programs • Provides TAFDC clients with education, training and employment through contracted services providers at varying levels in order to obtain and maintain employment- Model II & Model III Who We Serve • All eligible TAFDC Clients. Youth can enter a CIES after they have completed a YPP program or achieved their HiSET.

  23. Massachusetts Office of Refugees and Immigrants Primary Goal • Through an Interagency Service Agreement with the Massachusetts Office for Refugees and Immigrants (MORI), comprehensive Employment Ready services are provided to TAFDC clients. Who We Serve • All Refugees and Legal Immigrants. Youth participants can enroll in this program after completing a HiSET or YPP Program.

  24. Massachusetts Office of Refugees and Immigrants Services MORI offers: • Comprehensive assessment of needs of client • Job Search skills • Help with telephone, interview and resume writing techniques • Access to workshops and job fairs through Career Centers • Ongoing follow up services • Services provided in clients primary language

  25. DTA Works Internship Program Primary Goal • Provide administrative and clerical support for local DTA offices and partner agencies while also helping interns gain up to date experience and references Who We Serve • All TAFDC participants in good standing. Youth participants who have completed YPP and are looking for more hands on work experience would be qualified candidates.

  26. DTA Works Internship Guidelines: • 30 hours per week for 24 weeks • Individual mentoring within office • Additional support from ESP staff around resume development and job search • Weekly stipend of $100 in addition to cash grant

  27. DTA Orientations DTA Orientations • Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. • Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.

  28. Paths to employment and economic self-sufficiency for SNAP clients

  29. SNAP E&T Becomes SNAP Path to Work Massachusetts’ E&T program was renamed in October 2016

  30. Massachusetts’ E&T Program • Since 2006, DTA has partnered with Commonwealth Medicine (UMass) to offer Non-TANF SNAP clientsmeaningful opportunities to enhance employability through SNAP E&T participation. Anyone who is able to work and is eligible for SNAP may participate. • Currently contracted with 44 community based organizations and community colleges are to provide: • Job Search assistance; • Job Readiness Training; • Education; • Vocational Skills Training • Job Retention Services

  31. Who are the Employment &Training Specialists? Christina Christopher Laura Reiman Elizabeth O’Herron • Handle SNAP Path to Work Referrals • Respond to client inquires via the Work requirements Line (questions, help finding volunteer sites or E&T activity) • Support TAO staff (training, questions, etc.) • Provide technical support for Providers • Recruit SNAP Path to Work Providers • Recruit ABAWD Volunteer sites • Monitor ABAWD Work Program compliance – validating Community Service sites & hours and non SNAP Path to Work E&T activity

  32. Over 100 Components Currently Offered English for Employment Computer Coding Training At Your Service Bridges to College Job-Readiness ESOL Let’s Get to Work! Career Path Now Youth-Build HiSet WorkExpress Nurse Assistant Training Job Search Intro to Commercial Cleaning Adult Basic Education English Transcultural Center High School Equivalency (HiSet) Quickbooks Job Search Services Secure Jobs Medical Billing & Coding Teaching Kitchen Biomedical Careers Program Caring for Our Seniors (CNA) Pharmacy Technician Medical Office Skills English for Advancement HiSet in Spanish Weatherization Installer Training Intro to Food Arts Culinary Arts Youth-Build Construction Computers Training Phlebotomy Certificate Program MS Office Training Year Up MediClerk Job Training Medical Interpreting

  33. Who are the SNAP clients? • SNAP-only clients can be individuals with children who do not receive TAFDC,people who are disabled, people who are underemployed, & people who have been long-term unemployed. • Barriers to employment could include: • Lack of in-demand job skills or low education • Lack of or unreliable transportation and/or childcare  • Long-term unemployment and/or end of UI compensation • Possible history of substance abuse, domestic violence, or CORI background

  34. The ABAWD Work Program Requirement SNAP clients may have a work program requirement if they are an ABAWD– Able Bodied Adults Without Dependents. Certain exemptions may apply. • They can meet the requirement by: • Working 20 hours per week • Participating in qualifying E&T activity 20 hours per week • Performing a monthly community service obligation • Participating in WPP activity through the OSCC for 20 hours per week (documented in MOSES)

  35. Potential Activities for SNAP Clients in the OSCC If the client is Job Ready: • Job search in the Resource Room • Participation in employer recruitment events If the client is not Job Ready: • Applying for WIOA training funds (if SNAP Path to Work does not offer the program they need) • Participation in workshops ABAWDs can meet a Work Program Requirement through 20 hours/week of logged Job Search and/or other activity at the OSCC(documented in MOSES)

  36. Meeting the ABAWD Work Program Requirement through WPP Program WPP participation (20 hours per week) meets the ABAWD Work Program requirement. To get credit for meeting, an ABAWD must provide proof of WPP participation – type of activity, number of hours. The ABAWD Training Program Information Request form can be used to verify non SNAP Path to Work activity and is available here: http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dta/abawd-work-program.html

  37. SNAP Path to Work Participation Call the Work Requirements line & be referred by a SNAP Path to Work Specialist WORK REQUIREMENTS LINE: 888-483-0255 Reverse referral from the SNAP Path to Work Provider Visit the SNAP Path to Work website: snappathtowork.org

  38. SNAP Path to Work Website snappathtowork.org

  39. SNAP Path to Work Website

  40. SNAP Path to Work Website

  41. SNAP Path to Work Website

  42. SNAP Path to Work Website

  43. Questions?

  44. Contact Information Contact local FEW and they can help facilitate referral process. Mayra Torres Assistant Director of Employment Services Programs mayra.torres@state.ma.us Laura Reiman SNAP E&T Specialist laura.reiman@state.ma.us

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