1. (1) When the JOBS Unit learns that the participant has failed or refused to participate as required or there is a dispute involving a participant’s participation in the JOBS Program, a good cause determination process will be initiated. At that time, the participant’s rights and responsibilities under the JOBS Program will be clearly explained and the consequences of continued failure to participate will be outlined.

2. (2) The participant will be contacted as stated in program policy and given an opportunity to establish good cause as stated in program policy.
   Successful resolution occurs in the following manner:

   1. (a) The participant resumes/commences the activities originally agreed upon or revised by the case manager and participant;
   2. (b) The participant presents information that establishes good cause for the noncompliance;
   3. (c) The participant meets a criterion for deferral from participation or participation will be delayed; or
   4. (d) Revisions are made in the required activities provided this results in a mutually agreed upon Individual JOBS Participation Plan (IJP).

Author: Linda Bibb

Statutory Authority: Social Security Act, Title IV, Parts A and F; Public Law 100-485, Title II & Title III; 42 U.S.C. §§602, 681-687; 45 C.F.R. Parts 250 & 255; 54 Fed. Reg. 42145-42267; State TANF Plan.

Editor’s Note: Rule .06 was renumbered to .05 as per certification filed October 6, 2009; effective November 10, 2009.

History: Emergency adoption effective April 1, 1990. Succedent permanent adoption effective July 11, 1990. Succedent permanent amendment effective February 8, 1991. Amended: Filed September 5, 1996; effective October 10, 1996. Amended: Filed December 27, 1997; effective January 31, 1997. Amended: Filed October 2, 2009; effective November 10, 2009.