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The configuration above wilt protect JOBS participation levels while allowing the introduction of a new program. Priority will be given to maintaining JOBS levels, ln addition, the mix of programs and the introduction of financial eligibility to the JOBS equation, will maximize JOBS funding by accessing AFDC, MA and FS administrative funding, The average amount of time that a case remains an active JOBS case is one year. At the end of this time, or earlier if appropriate, the JOBS case will be closed and the IM case transferred back to the appropriate review unit if the case remains eligible for benefits. In a similar fashion, Workfare cases will be transferred back to the unit if the case remains eligible for benefits, except in workfare cases the length of time the case is to be held will be six months if there is no unsubsidized employment, or four months after unsubsidized employment has been secured. In the case of return to the unit with no unsubsidized employment, the client will be put on job search. All participants in JOBS or Workfare returned to regular units and those participating in job search, who have not found unsubsidized jobs within two years, will have benefits terminated for a two year period, unless good cause can be demonstrated. Good cause includes any verified medical reason prohibiting gainful employment, the slowing of the economy creating a job shortage, or documentation that a reasonable effort has been made to secure employment. Cases where the client has found unsubsidized employment, will be monitored for continuation of the financial incentives by the review unit. Should the client leave his/her position without good cause, sanctions will be applied. Should the client find a position during the sanction period where the pay is equal to or greater than the job left, the case will be reactivated and incentives applied. Incentives will be applied to an otherwise eligible case for a period not to exceed two years. Otherwise, the sanction periods will be upheld and incentives denied for the life of the case. Sanctions- Failure to comply will result in the termination of all benefits, except for MA for the children and medical care for MPW eligibles. Cases that fail to comply with program requirements will be initially sanctioned until cooperation is shown. The second failure to cooperate will result in a four month sanction, and the third and subsequent failures, eight months. Development of Day Care- At eligibility and review, clients are to be reviewed for employment in day care. Letters to all potentially eligible clients will also be sent requesting their interest in becoming a day care provider. In developing day care, home visits and training will be required to help assure a quality service. Transportation- The Department will use JOBS LINK funds to pursue the department's existing plan for expanding our transportation resources, or find another provider, perhaps even the county, to assure that the plan to expand this resource is available.