Welfare Transition Program Work Registration Process

Welfare Transition Program Work Registration Process

Commonly Used Terms RWB-Regional Workforce Board ACCESS-Automated Community Connection Economic Self-Sufficiency DCF-Department of Children and Families WT-Welfare Transition TCA-Temporary Cash Assistance LOP-Local Operating Procedure IA-Initial Assessment OSST-One Stop Service Tracking System

Customer Phases Applicant Phase “Applicant” means the customer has applied for Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) and may be required to participate in the Welfare Transition program if they become “mandatory.”

Customer Phases Participant Phase “Participant” means the customer is participating in the program Mandatory Participant- Customer is required to participate in the WT program Transitional Participant- Customer has left the mandatory program with employment and is receiving supportive services.

Purpose of Work Registration The purpose of the Work Registration process is to: Provide information on Welfare Transition program Provide information on One-Stop and Workforce Services Prepare customers for program engagement

Referral to One-Stop Career Center Once the Work Activity referral is provided from DCF: Customer will contact the local One-Stop Career Center for orientation instructions Customer will attend the locally approved orientation Customer will provide the Work Activity Referral form provided by DCF Customer will comply with the local RWB procedures

Orientation Format Online Group Individual

Online Orientation Some RWBs have created an online orientation Contact the local One-Stop Career Center for login instructions Customer will provided with the online link or information to access the Orientation Follow up with the local One-Stop Career Center after completing orientation Customer will be informed of any additional steps needing to be completed

Group Orientation After the referral from DCF customers should: Contact the One-Stop Career Center for Orientation schedule Orientation may be offered multiple times during the week Customer will be informed of any additional materials needed for Orientation Bring Work Activity Referral form provided by DCF

Individual Orientation Individual Orientations are performed when: Customer is unable to come in to the One-Stop Career Center Customer would be hindered in a group setting Possible reasons for Individual Orientations: Medical Limitations Language Barriers Victims of Domestic Violence (One-Stop Career Centers should refer to LOP to verify which customers meet the criteria for an Individual Orientation.)

Orientation Components One-Stop Career Center Overview Program Engagement Work Activities Supportive Services Other Available Resources Case Manager Contact Information

One-Stop Career Center Overview Hours of Operation Computer and Fax Machine Location One-Stop Career Center Policies

Workshops Resume’ Writing Application Assistance Interviewing Techniques Dressing for Success Public Speaking Skills Basic Computer Skills Office Skills

Other Available Resources One-Stop Career Center may refer customers to: Vocational Rehabilitation Domestic Violence Counseling/Advocacy Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counseling (Contact local One-Stop Career Center to obtain a list of community partners)

Initial Assessment RWBs have the flexibility to conduct the IA during the work registration process or after the customer has been referred as a mandatory participant

Initial Assessment The purpose of the Initial Assessment is to: Assess the customer’s needs Assess the customer’s work history Assess the customer’s employability

Initial Assessment These assessments also help RWBs: Provide appropriate services Assign appropriate work activities Determine what will help the customer become selfsufficient

Assessments Academic Assessments TABE-Test of Adult Basic Education Ready To Work Interest Inventories Choices Employer Screenings ERI-Employee Reliability Inventory Career Barrier Checklist Prove It

Work Registration Completion Case Manager Responsibilities Inform DCF of Work Registration completion via: Fax Email Case note entered on the FLORIDA CLRC screen Other locally approved method

Let’s Review Purpose of Work Registration Provide information on the Welfare Transition program Provide information on the One-Stop and Workforce Services Prepare customers for program engagement

Questions Please Contact the Welfare Transition Team at 1-866-352-2345 An equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. All voice telephone numbers on this document may be reached by persons using TTY/TDD equipment via Florida Relay Service at 711.