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SECTION 3: WORK REQUIREMENTS

3.1 WORK ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS (SECTION 445.024, F.S.)

Individuals who apply for TCA and are not exempt from work activity requirements must complete the work registration process as a condition of eligibility for TCA. Section 414.095, F.S., requires that an individual must meet certain eligibility requirements before receiving services or TCA, except that a participant shall be required to register for work and engage in work activities in accordance with section 445.024, F.S. Florida operates an online process that allows applicants to complete work registration requirements. These requirements include an overview of the WT program and an assessment. The LWDBs may require additional registration tasks when the participant completes the online program overview and assessment. The additional requirements display immediately after the applicant completes the online portion of work registration. As part of the work registration process, participants learn about the WT program, their opportunities, and their responsibilities. They engage in work activities based on their ability to comply. If a participant is not able to begin immediate involvement in job search or other activities because of medical limitations, mental health issues, substance abuse issues, or domestic violence, the participant is engaged in a modified work registration process. An individual who needs assistance in order to look for work, to participate in work activities, or who requires special accommodations to participate are offered services based on his/her needs.

Failure to complete the work registration process, unless the applicant meets an exemption, results in a denial of benefits. Individuals who are not able to work because of a medical incapacity, substance abuse or mental health issue, domestic violence or other disability/limitation may be excused from having to work, register, or participate in work activities prior to receiving assistance. DCF refers non-exempt individuals to the LWDB for assessment and assignment to appropriate work activities.

The Florida Department of Commerce (FloridaCommerce) through the local workforce development boards (LWDBs) monitors participant compliance through multiple ways. LWDB staff schedules mandatory appointments to discuss the participant’s compliance towards assigned program activities to include provision of documentation for hours of participation. In addition, many LWDBs utilize technology to allow participants to submit documentation of program participation and compliance. Additionally, LWDB staff utilize reports from the One-Stop Service Tracking (OSST) system to determine when participants are failing to meet their required number of hours of participation to allow for prompt counseling regarding non-compliance. Each LWDB conducts internal monitoring of program participation and compliance. FloridaCommerce conducts annual monitoring of each LWDB’s program to ensure that the LWDB is following the required program policies and processes for program participation, compliance and participant tracking.

Section 445.024, F.S., specifies the work activity requirements of the WT program. These requirements ensure that TANF-eligible parents and caretakers engage in work in accordance with sections 402(a)(1)(A)(ii) and 407 of the Social Security Act as amended