La. Admin. Code tit. 67 § III-5703

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section III-5703 - Program Administration

A. The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) shall develop, implement, and administer STEP as the employment program for work-eligible recipients of the Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP) in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Welfare Reform Act and make available to eligible FITAP recipients the allowable work, training, and education activities of the STEP Program.

B. Prior to receipt of FITAP, a work-eligible participant shall be notified in writing of program expectations and participant responsibilities. When possible, notification may be delivered via e-mail or other electronic means, and notification delivered in this manner shall be deemed to satisfy the written notification requirement established in this Chapter.

C. DCFS may collaborate with the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) to identify and coordinate employment services for the program. Employment services may be delivered pursuant to performance-based contracts between the department and LWC, other government agencies, or any community partner.

D. A grievance procedure is available for resolving displacement complaints by regular employees or their representatives relating to STEP participants. A grievance procedure is also available for resolving complaints by, or on behalf of, STEP participants in a work-related activity. This grievance procedure hears complaints relating to on-the-job working conditions and workers' compensation coverage.

E. The secretary shall provide workers' compensation and liability insurance coverage for participants engaged in work experience or community service activities.

La. Admin. Code tit. 67, § III-5703

Promulgated by the Department of Social Services, Office of Family Support, LR 30:497 (March 2004), amended by the Department of Children and Family Services, Economic Stability Section, LR 40:1676 (September 2014), Amended by the Department of Children and Family Services, Economic Stability Section, LR 471841 (12/1/2021).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with P.L. 104-193, R.S. 46:231, R.S. 46:460, and Act 58, 2003 Reg. Session.