Referrals for Non-Sanctioned Individuals 400-19-75-40-10

(Revised 7/1/2023 ML #3726)

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Referred individuals MUST:

  1. Contact the JOBS program within seven (7) business days from the referral date of the referral to schedule an appointment to enroll. The first business day after the referral date is considered day one of the seven (7) business day period; and
  2. Attend the scheduled appointment to complete the program orientation, initial assessment, and employability plan, unless they are determined to have good cause for not attending.  

 

An individual who is referred to JOBS or Tribal NEW (including individuals whose exemption or good cause has ended) are required to contact JOBS or Tribal NEW to schedule an initial appointment within seven (7) business days from the referral date of the referral.  The contact must be made prior to the close of business of the JOBS or Tribal NEW office’s last working day within the required seven (7) business day period. The first business day after the referral date is considered day one of the seven (7) business day period. 

 

This period shall be extended one working day for each workday the JOBS or Tribal NEW office is closed only due to severe weather or other emergencies.

Note: The seven (7) business day period shall NOT be extended due to agency closings related to weekends, Federal, State or Tribal holidays.

 

Example: A new TANF applicant is being referred to JOBS or Tribal NEW. The individual’s JOBS or Tribal NEW referral form is printed on Friday, June 23rd. The first business day after the referral date is considered day one of the seven (7) business day period, Monday, June 26th. Based on the seven (7) business day period, the individual would be required to contact JOBS or Tribal NEW by Tuesday, July 4th. However, JOBS or Tribal NEW office will be closed on Monday, July 4th, due to the Independence Day holiday. Because the referral period can only be extended due to severe weather or other emergencies, the individual is required to contact JOBS or Tribal NEW by the close of business on Monday, July 3rd (the last working day within the seven (7) business day period).