93.3 Registration and referral.

93.3(1) Registration for PROMISE JOBS. Unless the department determines a person is exempt as specified in 441—subrule 41.24(2), an application for FIP assistance constitutes a registration for the PROMISE JOBS program and acceptance of the requirement to enter into an FIA for all members of the FIP case and all other persons responsible for the FIA as specified in rule 441—41.24(239B). 93.3(2) Referral. The department will refer all FIA-responsible persons from FIP applicant and participant households to PROMISE JOBS pursuant to 441—subrule 41.24(4). 93.3(3) Initial appointment. a. FIP applicants. FIP applicants, including those who are in an LBP, will be offered an appointment with the PROMISE JOBS provider agency for orientation, assessment, and FIA development at the earliest available time. The provider agency shall make sufficient appointment times available to allow the applicant to be scheduled no later than ten calendar days after the date of the notice that FIA responsibility has begun as required by rule 441—93.4(239B), 441—paragraphs 41.24(1)“c” and “d,” and 441—paragraph 41.24(10)“g.” b. Exempt status change. Persons who become FIA-responsible while receiving FIP shall initiate PROMISE JOBS orientation and FIA development by contacting the appropriate PROMISE JOBS office to schedule an appointment within ten calendar days of the mailing date of the letter explaining that exempt status has been lost and FIA responsibility has begun as required by 441—subrule 41.24(5). If the person fails to schedule an appointment or fails to appear for an appointment, PROMISE JOBS shall send one written reminder letter that informs the person that those who do not develop an FIA shall enter into an LBP. If the person fails to schedule an appointment within ten calendar days of the written reminder letter or fails to appear for an appointment scheduled after the written reminder letter is sent, the person shall enter into an LBP as described in 441—paragraph 41.24(8)“c.” 93.3(4) Orientation. Every person referred to PROMISE JOBS shall receive orientation services. PROMISE JOBS workers shall provide FIA orientation. a. During orientation, each applicant shall receive a full explanation of: (1) The advantages of employment under the family investment program (FIP), including information on earned income tax credits; (2) Services available under PROMISE JOBS; (3) Participant rights and responsibilities under the FIA and PROMISE JOBS; (4) The LBP as described in 441—subrule 41.24(8); (5) The availability of family planning counseling services in the area and the financial implications of newly born children on the participant’s family. b. Each applicant shall receive a form prescribed by the department, confirming that information described in paragraph 93.3(4)“a” has been provided. 93.3(5) Initial meeting. The PROMISE JOBS worker shall meet with each referred person, or with the family if another parent or a child is also referred to PROMISE JOBS, to: a. Determine participation activities, b. Establish expenses and a schedule for supportive payments, and c. Discuss child care needs. 93.3(6) Workforce development registration. Each applicant is required to register for work with the department of workforce development, upon request by the PROMISE JOBS worker. [ARC 9281C, IAB 5/14/25, effective 7/1/25]