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Workfare
The purpose of this activity is to provide hands on work experience, develop new skills and good work habits, especially for participants who have a gap in their work history or lack of work experience. Employable participants shall participate in this activity unless based upon an employability assessment, the Employment Counselor determines otherwise.
Participants are referred to a work activity, based on their skills and interests. Referrals may be to local public or private non-profit agency, or government facility within the county. The required number of workfare hours for the month is determined by dividing the GA grant amount by the state minimum wage. Workfare participants may be required to participate concurrently with Job Search activity.
Participation must be recorded on the “Vocational Services Activity Time Sheet” (VS 9). Failure to do so constitutes non-compliance and will result in discontinuance and sanction of GA benefits. Refer to VS 9 - Vocational Services Activity Time Sheet.
Workfare Assignment for Married Couples
The Workfare assignments for married couples are not necessarily based on an equal division of the GA grant amount. The one member of a couple who is being assigned to Workfare may be assigned the total number of hours equal to the GA grant amount divided by the state minimum wage. The required number of hours may also be split by the couple.
Expectations of Participants in Workfare
Participants are expected to:
- Report to the assigned workfare site on time.
- Perform work activities under the direction of a work-site supervisor.
- Comply with work site regulations as explained by the work-site supervisor.
- Cooperate with the work site supervisor and others at the work-site in order to fully complete the assignment.
- Conduct themselves as an employee.
Individuals Non-referable to Workfare
Participant with a criminal record or participants with medical limitations and who are determined by the Employment Counselor to be non-referable to Workfare, may be assigned to other activities to comply with Vocational Services Program requirements.
Related Topics
Educational and Vocational Training
Able Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD)
Vocational Services and ABAWD Work Requirements