Library: Policy

340:105-12-10. Applicant recruitment and selection process

Issued 9-15-2021

Sub-grantees:

(1) develop and implement methods to recruit and select eligible participants to ensure maximum participation in the program;

(2) use income definitions and income inclusions and exclusions for Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) eligibility to determine and document participant eligibility;

(3) develop and implement methods to recruit minority populations to ensure at least proportional representation in assigned service areas; and

(4) develop and implement strategies to recruit applicants who have priority of service as defined in OAA Section 518(b) (1)-(2) and by the Jobs for Veterans Act (JVA).  Individuals with priority include those who:

(A) are covered persons in accordance with the JVA, covered persons who are SCSEP-eligible must receive services instead of or before non-covered persons;

(B) are 65 years of age and older;

(C) have a disability;

(D) have limited English proficiency;

(E) have low literacy skills;

(F) reside in a rural area;

(G) have low employment prospects;

(H) have failed to find employment after utilizing services provided through the One-Stop Delivery System; or

(I) are homeless or are at risk for homelessness.