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NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance- TA and SNAP Employment Policy Manual

Section 385.6 – Page 7 Rev. 4/2025 employment plans intended to help individuals achieve economic independence. Assignments to work activities must be made at district discretion after considering the ability of the district to attain its participation rate. If an individual’s preferences cannot be accommodated in the employment plan, the plan should record the reasons why. The district does not necessarily need an individual’s agreement with the finished plan but should strive to accommodate individual preferences where appropriate in order to increase success with meeting plan goals. The employment plan can be changed as needed as long as the local district informs the client in writing and provides thorough documentation in the case record. The client is not required to sign the employment plan under any circumstances, but may be encouraged to do so to indicate their participation in the development of the plan. Policy Releases • 11-ADM-06 New York State Employment Assessment • 09-INF-20 Countability of Job Search and Job Readiness Training Activities • 09-ADM-16 Enrollments in Educational Activities for Nonexempt Public Assistance Applicants and Recipients • 08-ADM-07 Implementation of Final Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Rule • 10-INF-10 Temporary Assistance and Employment Program Requirements for Individuals 18 to 21 Years Old Residing With Their Parents • 23-ADM-09 Post Secondary Education Work Activity Amendments to Social Services Law (SSL) as Authorized in the 2023-24 State Budget • 23-ADM-10 Changes Authorized by Chapter 819 of the Laws of 2022 Regarding Home Visiting Services Desk Guides and Forms • LDSS-4978 - New York State Employment Plan • LDSS-4979 - New York State Employment Assessment And Employment Plan Guide • LDSS-4925 Employability code Desk Guide TANF and SNA MOE