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with the case manager to discuss the TWP requirements, supportive services and adverse action policy and procedures. However, contacts with the participant should never interfere with the individual’s employment. If the individual is unable to attend the orientation appointment, the case manager will reschedule the appointment.

Volume III | Chapter 9

MISSISSIPPI [PROGRAM COMPONENTS: COMPONENT REFERRALS AND FOLLOW-UP]

Revised 10-01-14

If the participant finds employment (part-time or full-time) after referral to job readiness/job search, the job readiness trainer will forward copies of all employment verification to the case manager and instruct the participant to contact the case manager for a case review. Failure to record resources and wages may result in a case error involving overpayment of TANF and SNAP and erroneous supportive services payments. Participants will continue to be eligible for the TWP and may receive supportive services (assistance with child care, transportation and work related expenses) as long as they receive TANF benefits. The case manager will continue to authorize transportation stipend payments (if needed) as long as the participant remains eligible. Once the TANF case closes because of earnings, the participant may be eligible for transitional supportive services (child care and transportation.) The case manager must follow the procedures outlined in the JAWS User Manual, Chapter 11, Section 3, to enter and maintain projected attendance records for all paid work activities. Attendance Reporting for Other TWP Components The case manager is responsible for receiving, monitoring and entering attendance data for individuals attending AWEP, community service, and all educational/training programs. Verification of Attendance Sources of attendance verification include: • Attendance forms obtained from the component provider. Some program providers report attendance to the case manager by completion of a participant attendance report. • Individual attendance forms (MDHS-EA-356, TWP Participant Attendance Report) completed by the participant and signed by the provider. • Midterm, final and/or semester grades and report cards. • Verification of attendance for participants assigned to job readiness/job search, AWEP, Community Service and educational/training programs coordinated by the Program Support 9211