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Chapter 14 – Self-Sufficiency Action Plan 2. Eligibility for Participation Participation in the FSS Program is available on a voluntary basis to all SDHC assisted families. In July 2010, the Move to Work program flexibility allowed for a change in the eligibility criteria, allowing adult non-head of households, 18 or older, to enroll in the FSS program. This expands enrollment in FSS beyond the head-of-household, and provides the opportunity for FSS enrollment to more than 9,400 non-head of household adults when the head of household is unable to join the program. Non-head of households who enter into a Contract will be responsible for the completion of the Career Plan and must be employed by the end of their participation in order for the FSS family to successful complete the program; all other requirements under the FSS program apply. There will be only one FSS escrow account per household. The execution of a Contract by a non-head of household will occur only in instances where the head-of-household is not able to actively participate in the program. Appropriate reasons for a head of household not to participate in FSS will include cases where he or she suffers from a disability, or is primarily responsible to care for a family member with special needs or young children. Re-enrollment in the FSS Program is not available to participants who previously completed the program, or who’s Contracts expired or were terminated. This includes family members of these participants. If a participant is enrolled in FSS but will not be able to continue with the program due to extenuating circumstances, they must contact their Service Coordinator and request to be withdrawn from the program. This is in order to be eligible to rejoin at a later date pending recommendation by a Service Coordinator and approval of the Director of the Workforce and Economic Development Unit. In such case, the participant must provide adequate documentation to verify that extenuating circumstances prevented the participant from meeting the terms of their original contract (e.g., health related reasons, participant was a victim of domestic violence; a member of the household experienced serious illness or death; the educational institution the participant was attending closed unexpectedly). 3. Participants with Disabilities SDHC encourages all residents to reach their self-sufficiency potential. Residents with differing abilities are included in FSS outreach efforts. SDHC does not define the nature, character, duration or any other aspect of a disability, but relies on verification of a qualified physician. Participants who become disabled after joining the FSS program are responsible for updating their Career Plan in accordance with any medically necessary requirements that impact their ability to work. Because the FSS Program requires participants have a job-related goal, participants whose professional third party determines they will not be able to work under any circumstances (permanent disability) will be referred to appropriate service providers. Upon such referral, the participant's FSS Contract will be terminated and any accrued escrow funds will be forfeited. Exceptions to the 32 hour work requirement, described in section III. Service Delivery below, are based solely on third party verification by a professional third party of an inability to work the required number of hours. No exceptions to other standard criteria will be considered. FSS participants with disabilities must be free of welfare for 12 consecutive months and have completed all the steps identified in their Career Plan, in addition to working a physician-approved number of hours to be considered for graduation from the FSS Program. 4. Accommodations to a Person with a Disability It is the policy of SDHC to be service-directed in the administration of the FSS Program, and to exercise and demonstrate a high level of professionalism while providing services to families. The 14-4
Chapter 14 – Self-Sufficiency Action Plan SDHC policies and procedures regarding accommodations to a person with a disability as contained in the Section 8 Administrative Plan, described in Chapter 1 Section F, shall be the adopted policy and procedures for the FSS Program. Additionally, SDHC policies and procedures pertaining to verification of reasonable accommodation to accommodate a person with a disability, as contained in the Section 8 Administrative Plan Chapter 3 Section N, shall be the adopted policy and procedures for the FSS Program. 5. Denial of Participation The SDHC may deny participation to families who wish to join the program. Participation will be denied to families who: - Owe money to SDHC or any other housing authority; - Have support service needs which present an undue financial or administrative burden to the Agency; - Act in ways which are contrary to the intent of the program (e.g., repeatedly fail to attend intake appointments; fail to attend mandatory activities; fail to create, update or implement a Career Plan; communicate a lack of intent to engage in activities related to successful completion of the Contract; perform inappropriate actions or communications toward FSS participants, staff or its partners); - Have successfully met the terms of a previous FSS Contract with the SDHC or another housing authority, and officially graduated from the program with or without an escrow account; - Have participated in the FSS Program previously, through the SDHC or another housing authority, but did not meet graduation requirements during their original contract; - Do not meet eligibility criteria as detailed in section B. Eligibility For Participation above, which states "Participation in the FSS Program is available on a voluntary basis.” D. SERVICE DELIVERY [24 CFR 984.303(a), 984.303(b)] Once enrolling and after attending a mandatory orientation session, the individual is invited to schedule an intake appointment with an FSS Service Coordinator. 1. Contract of Participation During the intake appointment, a Contract is signed by the designated participant. The Contract describes the rights and responsibilities of the participant, SDHC, and its partners. The initial Contract term is five (5) years. The contract may be extended, in writing, and at the family’s request, for a maximum of two additional years for good cause. Approval of such request is at the discretion of a Program Supervisor. Extensions will only be granted in rare circumstances, beyond the control of the family, and which prevent completion of the Career Plan. The FSS Program start date will be the first day of the month following the date in which the Contract was signed by the participant and the FSS Service Coordinator. In compliance with HUD regulations, a contract cannot be executed if the time between a family’s most recent HUD 50058 recertification and the FSS Contract start date exceeds 120 days. When a HUD 50058 recertification exceeds the 120 day time period, the family will have to request an interim 50058 recertification with the appropriate SDHC housing assistance department. 14-5
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