N.M. Admin. Code § 8.102.460.10

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 8.102.460.10 - ORIENTATION

A. General:

(1) Participants of NMW shall be provided a work program orientation, which explains the work program and its objectives to the participant.

(2) Participants shall be given information concerning their rights, supportive services provided during participation, and transitional services available after the NMW case closes because of earnings from employment.

(3) Participants shall be informed of their responsibilities for complying with work program requirements and that failure to do so, without good cause, shall result in the reduction or loss of NMW benefits.

B. Elements: The orientation session provides each participant with the following information:

(1) an explanation that NMW is a temporary program intended to briefly assist the family while preparing themselves for employment;

(2) an explanation of the opportunities available to the participant through the program, including education, training, work experience, and help in job search;

(3) reminder of participant's rights and responsibilities, program regulations and requirements, and the consequences for failure to meet requirements;

(4) overview of supportive services currently available;

(5) explanation of participant's obligation to obtain an assessment from the NMW service provider and return it to ISD within 15 days of the date of approval of application;

(6) explanation of participant's obligation to request approval in writing of participant's work participation activities and secure approval of activities by the department or the NMW service provider; and

(7) overview of transitional services available to participants whose NMW case closes due to employment/earnings.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.102.460.10

8.102.460.10 NMAC - Rp, 8.102.460.18 NMAC, 4/1/2012