FAQs

When applying for Cash Assistance who would be assigned Employment Requirements?: All applying adults in the household would be assigned Employment Requirements which could include appointments to meet with an Employment Representative to complete an Employment Assessment and an Employability Plan, supervised job search, appointments to meet with the JOBS Program Specialist for job referrals, assignment to an Intensive Job Search Training or the assignment of submitting a completed medical form to verify claimed medical conditions.

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Social Services - Employment

1. Do you have assistance for people who are working?: Our Employment unit has supportive services available to people who have children or are non-custodial parents in the form of gas cards, bus tokens, etc. Please call 518-746-2300 and ask to speak with an employment worker.

2. What supportive services do you offer for those that are employed?: TANF eligible individuals whose income does not exceed the 200% poverty level could be eligible to receive a monthly bus pass or monthly gas card. For this same population, we offer assistance for one time help with work uniforms or specialty clothing to start a job.

3. When applying for Cash Assistance who would be assigned Employment Requirements?: All applying adults in the household would be assigned Employment Requirements which could include appointments to meet with an Employment Representative to complete an Employment Assessment and an Employability Plan, supervised job search, appointments to meet with the JOBS Program Specialist for job referrals, assignment to an Intensive Job Search Training or the assignment of submitting a completed medical form to verify claimed medical conditions.