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Division of Welfare and Supportive Services A-812.1 Eligibility and Payments Manual EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING 16 May 01 MTL 01/16 Job Readiness Status Assessment (Tiers to Self Sufficiency)
Note: If it is determined during the assessment process that a participant is pending SSI or may need assistance applying for SSI, the participant should be referred to a social worker, for potential participation in SOARS. SOARS (SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access and Recovery) is a program that assists participants in applying for SSI. • Work Readiness Engagement and Job Preparedness (Tier 2)
The following participants are included in this Tier:
• Participants determined to need support to be work ready, have little or no stable work history for the last 12 months, have transferable soft skills, and demonstrate program compliance.
The case worker will engage these participants in activities intended to improve their job readiness education and skills. The participant will be required to complete skills assessments (ie. HSE pre-tests) and the case manager will monitor progress. They may benefit from On-The-Job Training (OJT) opportunities; time limited CWEP and community service activities. • Employment Ready/Job Focus (Tier 3):
The following participants are included in this Tier:
• Participants determined to be work ready, have motivation, demonstrate program compliance, and have work supports in place. The case worker will engage these participants in job search, employment and employment related activities. Participants may be required to participate in job readiness preparedness classes and may benefit from employment referrals, OJT opportunities, time limited CWEP or community service activities or a referral to the Silver State Work Program (for details on the SSW referral process, see manual section 831). • Job Retention/Wage Gain (Tier 4)
The following participants are included in this Tier:
• Employed participants with a vision for their self sufficiency.