TANF SkillUP: Training & Employment Opportunities for Food Stamp Recipients

2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Contingency SkillUP Funding (S10)

3. SkillUp • Opportunities for Food Stamp Recipients to become employed through training and skill building activities • Provides funding for skills training and support services

4. Contingency Funds Customers • Currently receiving food stamps; and • Ages 16 & above with one or more dependents in the household; or • Pregnant: and/or • Between the ages of sixteen (16) and twenty-four (24) with no dependents in the household • Cannot be receiving Temporary Assistance (cash benefits)

5. Why are TA funds allowable for volunteers? Used to reduce dependence on assistance programs through education and job training programs Used Only for volunteer participants with dependents or youth 16-24 without dependents. Cannot be used for ABAWD participants

6. OUTREACH MATERIALS • To request outreach materials email SkillUP.Missouri@dss.mo.gov and include: • Type of material needed (e.g. postcard, brochure) • Number of each item needed • Name of your organization or contact person • Complete address including zip code

7. IDENTIFYING A FOOD STAMP CUSTOMER

8. MoJobs Referral Process FSD sends customer information to MoJobs: • Volunteers receiving Food Stamp benefits starting May 1, 2018 • Able Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) • Volunteers already in MoJobs

11. What if the individual is not in MoJobs? • Send the SkillUP Eligibility and DCN Verification Form to DSS.FSD.Agreements@dss.mo.gov • https://jobs.mo.gov/dwdprograms

15. SkillUp Pathways to Employment • Case Management • Engagement • Assessment and Employability Planning • Participation • Employment and Transition

16. SkillUP • Complete a Wagner-Peyser application and a SNAP application; • Complete an initial skills assessment (213); • Receive an orientation to Job Center services(101); • Be provided Labor Market Information (107); • Begin an Employment Plan (205); and • Enroll in other activities • Initial Case note • For ABAWDS – Report the necessary information to FSD Starting Out

17. EngagementOutreach Effectiveness Survey • Quick Survey – 3 questions • What program - MWA, SkillUP, HITE • How did they hear about the program? • What is their zip code? • https://riskanalysisunit.wufoo.com/forms/et-engagement-effectiveness-survey/

18. ParticipationWhat are SkillUP Services? SkillUP provides: Short term training – should complete in one year or less Leads to employment or self sufficiency

19. Engagement -Orientation Sessions • Provide an overview of the SkillUP program; • Provide orientation of Job Center services to include self services and staff assisted services; • Review Job Center Workshops • Provide Labor Market Information (LMI) in the area/region of the participant • Provide an overview of other services available to the participant and how to access these services (e.g. Child Care, Low Income Home Energy Program, Rehabilitation Services for the Blind, and CBOs). • Discuss the benefits of self-sufficiency with the participant;

20. Assessment and Employability Planning Participant Assessment • Does the participant have skills and qualifications to be successful? • Does the participant have the necessary supportive services? • Will the activity assist the participant in gainful employment in their area? • Are there any other sources of financial assistance available to the participant?

21. Where the participant wants to gain employment Detailed description of employment type Expected salary or hourly wage Training/Education required for the position Steps to remove employment barriers Timeframes for completion Services/components must be connected to expected outcomes Gainful employment should be the final outcome Employment Plan

22. Setting Goals Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Time Based

23. Goals and Objectives • Objectives – the steps the participant need to take to achieve their goals • Job search • Workshop • Complete OJT • Research Training Opportunities Short Term Goals – typically one year or less Long Term Goals – takes more time and planning to achieve

24. When should the Employment Plan be Updated? • Completed goals and/or objectives • Outdated goals and/or objectives • New goals and/or objectives • Information can be added, but should never be deleted

25. ALLOWABLE SERVICES SKILLUP s10 STAFF ASSISTED SERVICES JOB CENTER WORKSHOPS TRAINING AND EDUCATION ON-THE-JOB TRAINING WORK EXPERIENCE TRE & WRE

26. Job Search Training Resume Preparation Assistance Proficiency Testing Testing - Assessment Career Guidance O-NET Job Development Contacts

27. Post Secondary Training & Education • Short-term training that will be • -completed within the contracted timeframe • Aligns with the EP • Within defined training industries: • Manufacturing • Transportation Logistics • Healthcare • Computer Coding

28. Internships Work Experience On the Job Training Apprenticeship Transitional Jobs Work Based Learning Services

29. ParticipationSUPPORTIVE SERVICES • Services necessary to enable an individual to participate in SkillUP activities. • May include transportation related and work related expenses. • Based on need and availability of funds

30. Transportation Related Expenses (TRE) • Must be participating in allowable employment, education or training component • Participant must submit Weekly Claim for TRE Form • Participant must provide verification of work/training • $15 maximum per day

31. Work Related Expenses (WRE) • Must be participating in allowable employment, education or training component • Based on participant need • Cannot be used for the following: • Automobile purchase • Student Loans • Mental Health Services • Drug or alcohol counseling or therapy

32. Case Notes • Fact based description of participant interaction with MoJobs • Must be entered on the date services were provided • Do not need note for automatic entries • If a note is entered incorrectly use the change request form to request deletion

33. Appropriate Case Notes • Refer to specific dates • Contain all necessary information • Be detailed enough for anyone authorized to access the file to understand • Include justifications for TRE and WRE • Identify funding sources and timeframes covered with eligibility determinations.

34. Case Notes Notes with confidential/sensitive information about Chemical Dependency, Mental Health, Family Violence, or any medical condition or diagnosis must neverbe entered in MoJobs.

35. Inappropriate Case Notes cont. • Notes about drug treatment, rehabilitation or substance abuse • Notes about child custody, or legal actions • Background information or details about individuals other than the participant • Subjective, draws conclusions, make judgments, or otherwise express opinions • Unnecessary comments about the performance, nature, or duration of programs and services.

36. EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION • All employment information must be entered into MoJobs regardless if the provider placed the participant with the employer. If the participant obtains employment and still receives benefits, the provider should continue to assist them in obtaining promotions or additional employment to achieve self-sufficiency.

37. Collaboration & Referrals Provides participants with comprehensive services For more information on local resources go to • Encourage community support for the SkillUP program • Educate the local community about SkillUP www.mo.servicesnavigator.org

38. OTHER BENEFITS AVAILABLE

39. Child Care Assistance • Child Care services are available for those participating in SkillUP. • The Department of Social Services (DSS) provides financial assistance for child care services through the payment of full or partial child care costs. • FSD determines Child Care Subsidy eligibility and is based on income. Tell your participants to apply at FSD when first enrolled.

40. Child Care Resource Information Resources and referrals: http://mo.childcareaware.org/ Licensed and licensed-exempt child care providers at: https://webapp01.dhss.mo.gov/childcaresearch/searchengine.aspx

41. Employment and TransitionBenefits Effected • For every $3.00 earned Food Stamp benefits reduce by $1.00. • Childcare benefits may not end due to employment – benefits may continue for up to 1 year after obtaining employment or they may be eligible for reduced child care costs. • If client received MO HealthNet for 3 of the last 6 months and are employed they may qualify for transitional benefits.

42. Employment and TransitionBenefits Effected • If client is receiving Rehabilitation Services for the Blind they may still be eligible after obtaining employment. • Additional tax benefits may be available after obtaining employment

43. CONTACT FSD • Participants with questions on eligibility or requirements to receive benefits should be directed to http://mydss.mo.gov/, the FSD Call Center at 1-855-FSD-INFO (855-373-4636) or local FSD Resource Center. • Resource Centers can be found at: http://dss.mo.gov/offices.htm

44. DWD SkillUP Staff Contact melissa.woltkamp@ded.mo.gov 573-526-8241 traci.albertson@ded.mo.gov 573-526-0882

45. Resources • FNS E&T Toolkit: http://www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/ET_Toolkit_2013.pdf • Family Support Division website: http://dss.mo.gov/fsd/ • To find an FSD Resource Center, go to: https://dss.mo.gov/dss_map/ • All SkillUP forms are located at:https://jobs.mo.gov/dwdprograms • DWD Support: dwdsupport@ded.mo.gov • LMS: https://molearning.csod.com • MoJobs Training: https://training-app-jobs.mo.gov/vosnet • MoJobs Production https://app-jobs.mo.gov/vosnet

46. QUESTIONS?