Section 707.130 - Job Search/Job Readiness ComponentThe Job Search/Job Readiness component supports individuals in their efforts to obtain and maintain employment; however, the individual has the primary responsibility for finding a job.
Participation in the Job Search/Job Readiness component is subject to available funding and the following criteria:
(A)Eligible Participants.(1) The following individuals are eligible to participate in Job Search/Job Readiness: (b) a current client; and(c) an applicant or client receiving an extension of time-limited benefits.(B)Job Search/Job Readiness Activities. Activities may include, but are not limited to: (4) Job-readiness activities;(5) Job search activities; and(6) Follow-up services including activities to help the individual transition into employment.(C)Job Search/Job Readiness Participation Criteria. The following are the participation criteria for individuals in the Job Search/Job Readiness component. He or she must:(1) complete an EDP in accordance with 106 CMR 707.110;(2) attend the program's scheduled hours per week, unless good cause applies as defined by 106 CMR 701.380: Good Cause Criteria;(3) be making satisfactory progress as defined by the Job Search/Job Readiness activity provider; and(4) provide verification of participation (including, to the extent feasible, names and telephone numbers of employers contacted, activity done, and date of activity), at time periods determined by the Department, in a manner prescribed by the Department.Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1360, eff. 3/9/2018.