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MISSISSIPPI [ PROGRAM COMPONENTS: TANF WORK ACTIVITES DEFINED]

Revised 08 - 01 - 12 hours in the FLSA HOURS field on the MPSA screen. During the monthly participation rate calculation process, JAWS will identify potentially eligible participants. Once identified, JAWS will compare the total FLSA hours calculated for the report month (e.g., 16 hrs. per week X 4 weeks = 64) and the total countable participation hours (actual participation, excused hours counted, and holiday hours) for the report month to determine whether the actual countable hours are equal to the FLSA hours. If yes, JAWS will automatically give the participant credit for 80 hours (4-week month) or 100 hours (5-week month) for the report month,when the participation rate is calculated for the report month. Example for a four-week month: The FLSA calculation is 68 hours (17 hours per week x 4), and the individual’s countable participation hours (actual, holiday, and excused hours counted) is equal to 68 hours for the report month, JAWS will automatically give the individual credit for 80 hours (20 x 4) for the report month when the participation rate is calculated. Example for a five-week month: The FLSA calculation is 85 hours (17 hours per week x 5), and the individual’s countable participation hours (actual, holiday and excused hours counted) is equal to 85 hours for the report month, JAWS will automatically give the individual credit for 100 hours (20 x 5) for the report month when the participation rate is calculated. NOTE: The deeming process is limited to a maximum of 80 or 100 hours per participant, per report month based on the number of weeks in the report month. In the above examples, a participant whose youngest child is under age six (20 hours per week required) would meet participation for the report month. However, a participant whose youngest child is age six or older (30 hours per week required) would not meet participation for the report month (120/150 hours required and the deeming processed allowed 80/100.) In this situation, the AWEP/ Community Service component must be coupled with another allowable component. Evaluating the Participant’s Progress Case management will evaluate the participant's progress in AWEP and community service at the end of each placement period, but no less than every 90 days. The results of each assessment will be used to determine whether the training experience is meeting the steps/goal outlined in the individual’s EDP and moving the participant forward toward self-sufficiency. Assessment results will also be used to determine if other training or educational activities are needed or whether employment opportunities are available. If the participant is making progress and additional time is needed in the AWEP/community service activity, continued placement exceeding the 6-month limitation must be reviewed and

[PROGRAM COMPONENTS: TANF WORK ACTIVITES

MISSISSIPPI DEFINED] Revised 08-01-12 approved, in writing, by the regional director or designee. The written approval from the regional director must be scanned to the participant’s electronic case record.