7.2.3.3 Job Loss and Reduction in Hours in CMF and CMF+

If a CMF or CMF+ participant loses their job or experiences a reduction in work hours, the FEP must reassess the individual’s circumstances to determine whether additional barriers exist.

FEPs should use the following table when determining the best placement for a CMF or CMF+ participant who experiences a job loss or reduction in hours.

A CMF or CMF+ Participant Additional Barriers are Identified Appropriate Placement* Is ready to obtain additional employment. No CMJ (See 7.2.4 ) Has a reduction in work hours that results in the individual being unable to meet the minimum work hours for the family type. No CMF Has a reduction in work hours that results in less than 30 hours per week. Yes – Assign activities specifically designed to help the participant increase their work hours or obtain full-time employment. Prorated CSJ (See 7.4.1.4 ) Loses their job. Yes – Offer a formal assessment and provide appropriate services based on the participant’s needs. TEMP, CSJ, or W-2 T

*These are typically appropriate placements. FEPs must discuss placement determinations with the participant and consider their individual needs and employment goals.

Note : In order for a participant to move from a CMF or CMF+ placement to a TEMP, CSJ, prorated CSJ, W-2 T, or CMJ placement, the participant must meet all financial and nonfinancial eligibility requirements.

EXAMPLE 1 : Barbara is in a CMF placement and has been working full-time for 90 days as a cashier. Barbara informs her FEP that her work hours have been reduced to part-time. The FEP verifies that Barbara’s hours have been reduced to part-time due to the end of the holiday season. The FEP meets with Barbara, completes an informal assessment, and determines that she meets nonfinancial and financial eligibility to move from a CMF placement to a prorated CSJ placement. Barbara enjoys working with customers and would like to work as a receptionist. The FEP places Barbara in a 1/2 CSJ placement and assigns activities that will help her find other full-time employment, including a workshop on data entry. The FEP arranges for Barbara to attend the on-site computer lab on her off hours to work on her typing skills. The FEP provides Barbara with information on an upcoming job fair hiring for various entry-level positions and contacts Barbara every other week to discuss her progress.

EXAMPLE 2 : Monique is in a CMF placement and began a new job as a CNA. Monique was placed on second shift and is scheduled to work every other weekend. After 30 days, Monique contacts her FEP and explains that her hours have reduced from 40 hours per week to 24 hours per week. The FEP schedules Monique for an appointment and requests that she bring her paystubs. Monique attends her appointment and submits paystubs showing an average of 25 hours worked per week. They discuss the situation and Monique explains that she requested not to be scheduled in the weekend rotation. After completing an informal assessment, the FEP determines that Monique has no new barriers to increasing her work hours and the CMF placement is still the best fit for Monique’s circumstances.