Introduction Module

Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope.

Introduction Module Purpose

Highlight Services Available Provide Expectations and

Potential Penalties for Noncompliance

Purpose of PATH

Employment FocusedPATH is focused on assisting you to obtain or improve employment opportunities.

# 1 GOALFIND FULL- TIME

FAMILY SUSTAINING EMPLOYMENT!

Role of Michigan Works!

A staff person will be assigned to help you with:• Job Search Goals• Education and Training

Goals• Skills and Interest

Assessments• Barrier Removal• Preparing You for Self-

Sufficiency• Assignment of Activities

to Meet Work Participation

Please understand that Michigan Works! ..

• Is not a temporary employment placement agency

• Cannot submit required documents to DHS for you

• Is required to report your compliance or lack of compliance to DHS

You are in charge of your future - we want to assist you in determining your path to

your future.

Treat your participation in PATH as your job.

Participate in all assigned activities.

Be on time to all appointments.

Communicate with your assigned Michigan Works! staff person.

Your Role, Your Job

Individual Service Strategy (ISS) Your Plan to Reach Employment

You and your assigned Michigan Works! staff person will develop a personalized ISS Plan that may include the following activities:

• Job Readiness• Job Search• Community Service• Work Experience• Education & Training

Required Hours of Participation

Your assigned activities are based on what it will take for you to become self-sufficient.

Your Michigan Works! staff person will assign activities that allow you to meet federal minimum participation requirements, up to 40 hours per week.

Documentation of Participation

• ALL activities must be documented.

• ALL hours spent in activities must be documented.

• Your Michigan Works! staff person will assign your activities and provide you with the appropriate forms and instructions.

Documentation of Participation

• If you are unsure of how to complete a form, please ask……improper documentation will not be accepted.

• Failure to submit documentation can result in noncompliance.

Penalties for NoncomplianceIF……• You refuse to participate in assignments• You fail to follow up on a job referral or

refuse an offer of employment• You falsify job search logs or other PATH

documents• You quit a job without another or better job• You get fired from a job• You refuse additional work up to 40 hours

per weekNoncompliance in PATH may affect your cash benefits at DHS

Penalties for Noncompliance

The following sanction policy applies to individuals receiving Cash Assistance (FIP) benefits: – 1st Instance of noncompliance without good

cause, your FIP will close for 3 calendar months.

– 2nd Instance of noncompliance without good cause, your FIP will close for 6 calendar months.

– 3rd Instance of noncompliance without good cause, you will receive a lifetime sanction.

Please see your DHS worker for further questions specific to the FIP penalty

process.

Tools for Success

Many opportunities are available for you:

• Find out about careers that are in demand.

• Build personal and work skills.• Gain confidence and self-

esteem.• Plan for self-sufficiency.

YOU CAN SUCCEED!

Supportive ServicesSupportive services may be available to help

you remove barriers from getting a job. Supportive services may include:

• Transportation Assistance• Work-Related Clothing• Credentials and Testing• Other Employment-Related Items

Please discuss your specific needs with your assigned Michigan Works!

representative.

• http://GreatStartForKids.org• Choose Welcome to great start CONNECT• Choose

• You will then be prompted to provide information regarding the type of child care you need for your family.

• You must have an email address. It can be the email of a friend or a family member. Referrals will be provided immediately.

• You should always have a back-up child care plan!

To Access Child Care Referrals:

CONGRATULATIONS!

Going Forward…..

Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope.

Thank You