FAET (Food Assistance Employment and Training) RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Case Number: ______

Failure or refusal to meet these responsibilities could result in sanctions which would adversely affect the amount of food assistance benefits.

The rights of FAET individuals shall include, but are not limited to: 1. Receiving copies of all employability plans. 2. Notification of the right to request a state hearing on issues related to FAET program participation and failure or failure to participate. 3. Nondiscrimination in FAET program assignments. 4. Receiving supportive services. 5. Filing a conciliation request by submitting in writing or a verbal request. 6. Accepting employment of at least 30 hours paid at minimum wage or higher in lieu of the requirements of these regulations. Food Stamp participants will become exempt upon a consistent weekly employment or weekly earnings of at least 30 hours times minimum wage.

The responsibilities of FAET individuals shall include, but are not limited to: 1. Reporting to the appraisal and other appointments with the Seneca County Department of Job and Family Services (CDJFS) program staff or providers. 2. Reporting to the Work Experience Program (WEP), education, training, supportive service, or job search sites at scheduled dates and times. 3. Obeying the rules at the work site, following instruction, and otherwise demonstrating acceptable work habits and behavior. 4. Providing the Seneca CDJFS with information relevant to securing or retaining employment and providing supplemental information as requested. 5. Notifying the immediate supervisor, other designated individual, or the Seneca CDJFS staff of the reason for nonparticipation as scheduled within one hour. 6. Participating in FAET program activities for the scheduled number of hours as assigned. 7. Accepting necessary supportive services determined to be needed for participation. 8. Reporting any changes which would affect the individual’s ability to participate in the FAET program within seven calendar days. 9. Providing the Seneca CDJFS with documentation of attendance and participation in a FAET program as requested. 10. Providing a good cause reason within seven calendar days. 11. Contacting the Seneca CDJFS, unless otherwise instructed by the CDJFS by the seventh calendar day if a monthly scheduling notice has not been received. 12. Reporting to a job site, to an employer for a scheduled job interview or to any related subsequent interviews or testing appointments when referred by the Seneca CDJFS or its designee. 13. Accepting a bona fide offer of employment at a wage not less than the federal minimum wage.

Failure or refusal to meet these responsibilities could result in sanctions which would adversely affect the amount of food assistance benefits.

Keep this Rights & Responsibilities Form for your records.

Revised: 2.11.15