Section 441.93.3. Registration and referral.

         93.3(1) Registration for PROMISE JOBS. Unless the department of human services determines a person is exempt as specified in 441—subrule 41.24(2), an application for FIP assistance constitutes a registration for the PROMISE JOBS program and acceptance of the requirement to enter into an FIA for all members of the FIP case and all other persons responsible for the FIA as specified at rule 441—41.24(239B).

         93.3(2) Referral. The department of human services shall refer all FIA-responsible persons from FIP applicant and participant households to PROMISE JOBS pursuant to 441—subrule 41.24(4).

         93.3(3) Initial appointment.

            a.                FIP applicants. FIP applicants, including those who are in a limited benefit plan, shall be offered an appointment with the PROMISE JOBS provider agency for assessment and FIA development at the earliest available time. The provider agency shall make sufficient appointment times available to allow the applicant to be scheduled no later than ten calendar days after the date of the notice that FIA responsibility has begun, as required by rule 441—93.4(239B) and 441—paragraphs 41.24(1)“c,”41.24(1)“d,” and 41.24(10)“g.”

            b.                Exempt status change. Persons who become FIA-responsible while receiving FIP shall initiate PROMISE JOBS orientation and FIA development by contacting the appropriate PROMISE JOBS office to schedule an appointment within ten calendar days of the mailing date of the letter explaining that exempt status has been lost and FIA responsibility has begun, as required by 441—subrule 41.24(5). If the person fails to schedule an appointment or fails to appear for an appointment, PROMISE JOBS shall send one written reminder that informs the person that those who do not develop a family investment agreement shall enter into a limited benefit plan. If the person fails to schedule an appointment within ten calendar days of the reminder letter or fails to appear for an appointment scheduled after the reminder is sent, the person shall enter into a limited benefit plan as described at 441—paragraph 41.24(8)“c.”

         93.3(4) Orientation. Every person referred to PROMISE JOBS shall receive orientation services. PROMISE JOBS workers shall provide FIA orientation if not previously provided by the department of human services.

            a.               During orientation, each applicant shall receive a full explanation of:

             (1)             The advantages of employment under the family investment program (FIP), including information on earned income tax credits;

             (2)             Services available under PROMISE JOBS;

             (3)             Participant rights and responsibilities under the FIA and PROMISE JOBS;

             (4)             The limited benefit plan as described at 441—subrule 41.24(8);

             (5)             The benefits of cooperation with the child support recovery unit;

             (6)             Other programs available through the department of human services, specifically the transitional Medicaid and child care assistance programs; and

             (7)             The availability of family planning counseling services in the area and the financial implications of newly born children on the participant’s family.

            b.               Each applicant shall sign Form 470-3104, Your FIA Rights and Responsibilities, acknowledging that information described in paragraph “a” of this subrule has been provided.

         93.3(5) Initial meeting. The PROMISE JOBS worker shall meet with each referred person, or with the family if another parent or a child is also referred to PROMISE JOBS, to:

            a.               Determine participation activities,

            b.               Establish expenses and a schedule for supportive payments, and

            c.               Discuss child care needs.

         93.3(6) Workforce development registration. Each applicant is required to complete a current workforce development registration form as described at 877—subrule 8.2(3) when requested by the PROMISE JOBS worker.

[ARC 1146C, IAB 10/30/13, effective 1/1/14]