Maricopa Community Colleges  HSA160   19962-20006 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  10/24/95  
HSA160      19962-20006 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Employment Assistance Administration I
Administration of the Job Opportunities and Basic Skills (JOBS) Training program. Includes assessment and development of the Employment Plan Agreement (EPA) and case management procedures. JOBS components and support services also covered. Prerequisites: None.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
HSA160   19962-20006 Employment Assistance Administration I
1. Explain the purpose and scope of the Job Opportunities and Basic Skills (JOBS) program. (I)
2. Define "Prudent Person Concept." (I)
3. Explain the process for referral and selection of participants in the JOBS program. (II)
4. Explain the role of the Family Assistance Administration (FAA) in exceptions. (II)
5. Explain JOBS target groups. (II)
6. Identify the screens used to process an applicant's target group. (II)
7. Identify the components of an orientation. (III)
8. Identify the purpose of the self survey. (III)
9. Identify job tracks. (III)
10. Establish a case record. (III)
11. Explain the components of the Initial Assessment. (IV)
12. Explain the In-depth Assessment. (IV)
13. Explain the Employment Plan Agreement (EPA). (IV)
14. Explain the importance of reassessment. (IV)
15. Identify the elements of case mangement. (V)
16. Describe JOBS component activities and identify appropriate criteria for making assignments. (VI)
17. Identify different types of support services available to clients. (VII)
18. Process service provider warrants. (VIII)
19. Explain federal reporting requirements. (IX)
20. Identify the Federal 16 hour rule and apply to Two Parent Employment Program (TPEP) households. (IX)
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HSA160   19962-20006 Employment Assistance Administration I
    I. Purpose and Scope
        A. Title
        B. Mission
        C. Vision
        D. Prudent Persons Concept
      II. Referrals
          A. Family Assistance Administration (FAA)
            1. Basic
            2. Two Parent Employment Program (TPEP)
            3. Tribal JOBS
          B. Exemptions
            1. Basic
            2. TPEP
          C. Target Groups
            1. Eligibility Interviews
            2. Groups
            3. Screens
            4. Codes
          D. Process
            1. Priorities
            2. Criteria
        III. Orientation
            A. Components
            B. Self Survey
              1. Purpose
              2. Process
              3. Interpretation
            C. Tracks
              1. Direct Employment
              2. Basic
              3. Self-Inititated Participants (SIPS)
              4. Pregnant and Parenting Teen
            D. Case Record
          IV. Assessment
              A. Initial
                1. Purpose
                2. Process
                3. Factors
                4. Tools
              B. In-Depth
                1. Purpose
                2. Process
                3. Factors
                4. Tools
              C. Employment Plan Agreement (EPA)
                1. Development
                2. Factors
              D. Reassessment
                1. Purpose
                2. Revising EPA
            V. Case Management
                A. Functions
                B. Assessments
                C. Development of EPA
                D. Implementation
                E. Monitoring Participants Progress
                F. Home Visits
              VI. JOBS Components
                  A. Monitoring
                  B. Assessment
                  C. Education
                  D. Job Development
                  E. Job Readiness
                  F. Job Search
                  G. Skills Training
                  H. Placement
                  I. Work Experience
                VII. Support Services
                    A. Eligibility
                    B. Training-Related Expenses (TRE)
                    C. Childcare
                    D. Medical Services
                    E. Clothing
                    F. Tools
                    G. Bus Tickets
                    H. Shelter Services
                    I. Transitional
                  VIII. Warrants
                      A. Payroll
                      B. Replacement
                      C. Overpayments
                      D. Accountability
                    IX. Reporting Requirements
                        A. Tracking
                        B. Documentation
                        C. Pending Participation
                        D. Schedule Breaks
                        E. Federal 16-hour Rule
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