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Please Print Legibly. No pencils please. Date_____________Location_____________________________Staff_____ _______________ TRAINEE INFORMATION NY# Name_________________________________________S.S.#______________ _____________ Address__________________________City___________________State___ ____Zip________ Phone_(____)_______________Date of Birth________________County__________________ Staff only: Selective Service Registration #____________________________Date__________ E-mail Address_________________________________________________________ _______ Shift/Normal Working Hours____________________________*Gender __________________ Job Title_________________________________________Hourly Wage__________________ Hire Date______________ Currently Working?________ Training Start Date______________ Equal Opportunity Employer/Program Rev. 12/10/14-LH Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities TRAINING INTAKE PACKAGE E-Mail to: CSS Workforce New York, Administrative Offices,

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Please Print Legibly. No pencils please.

Date_____________Location_____________________________Staff____________________

TRAINEE INFORMATION NY#

Name_________________________________________S.S.#___________________________

Address__________________________City___________________State_______Zip________

Phone_(____)_______________Date of Birth________________County__________________

Staff only: Selective Service Registration #____________________________Date__________

E-mail Address________________________________________________________________

Shift/Normal Working Hours____________________________*Gender __________________

Job Title_________________________________________Hourly Wage__________________

Hire Date______________ Currently Working?________ Training Start Date______________

EMPLOYER or TRAINING INSTITUTION INFORMATION

Name______________________________________________________# Employees_______

Address____________________________City_______________State______Zip___________

Phone_(____)_____________Extension_______Fax_____________Cell__________________

Contact’s Name_______________________________Title_____________________________

E-mail____________________________________________IRS #_______________________

Name/Contact of Local Union____________________________________________________

Staff Use ONLY Below – -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Program: New Hire OJT Employed Worker OJT CT ITA Metrix Work Experience

Eligibility: Adult DW Trade-affected DW I/S Youth O/S Youth

Funding Request: WIA TAA DSS/TANF NEG CHAMBER

Staff Notes: __________________________________O’Net_______________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program Rev. 12/10/14-LH Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities

TRAINING INTAKE PACKAGE

E-Mail to: CSS Workforce New York, Administrative Offices, 20 Denison Parkway W. Corning, NY 14830

InitAssess ____IEP ____CompAssess____CDS ____ServiceEntry ____ServiceComp ____Outcomes ____

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WIA REQUIRED PARTICIPANT INFORMATION

Are you disabled? Yes Yes, and is a barrier to employment No

*US Citizen: Yes No Eligible Alien: Yes No If yes, INS 551 form # ________________

*Race/Ethnicity: ___American Indian or Alaskan Native ___Asian ___Black or African American ___Hawaiian Native or Pacific Islander ___White ___ Hispanic or Latino

Education: ___H.S. Dropout - Last Grade Completed _______ ___GED ___HS Graduate-Year ____ ___Some College ___Vocational Degree/Certificate ___Associate’s Degree ___Bachelor’s Degree ___Master’s Degree ___Doctoral Degree Type of Degree/Certificate ____________________________________________________________________ Institution/State/Yr. Attained__________________________________________________________________ Are you currently attending secondary, vocational, technical or academic school part-time or full-time?_______

Current Valid Driver’s License? Yes – State______Types/Endorsements?____________________ No

Employment Status: ___Employed Today ___Employed, but received notice of termination or transitioning service member___Not Employed Today How many weeks were you out of work in the past 26 weeks? ______________

*Are you: Married Single Single Parent #in Household ________* *Rent Own Home

Migrant/Seasonal Worker? Yes No Migrant or Seasonal Farm Worker, Food Processor - Circle

Veteran Status: ___ No (move on to next box) ___Yes, LESS than 180 days ___Yes, MORE than 180 days Campaign Veteran: ___Yes ___Yes, Vietnam Veteran ___No Disability Status: ___Disabled Veteran ___Special Disabled Veteran ___Not Disabled Are you receiving compensation for a service-connected disability? ___Yes ___ No Recently Separated Veteran: ___Yes ___No Branch Served In:___________________________Service Entry Date_______________________ Service Exit Date________________________Other Eligible Spouse: ___Yes ___No * Spouse of Veteran who is at least 90 days MIA, captured, forcibly detained, 100% disabled resulting from a service connected injury, or died from a service related injury.

Selective Service Registration: If you are a male over age 26 and not registered, you must submit a Request for Status Letter, mail the original and a copy kept with this file. N/A, registered. Copy in file.

CSS WF NY Participant Manual/Grievance & Discrimination:Did you receive a copy of the Grievance & Discrimination Policies & Procedures? Yes No Trainee Initials:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program Rev. 12/10/14-LH Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities

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NAME______________DW ELIGIBILITY- NY_____________ UI Claimant Status

1

Have you been laid off due to no fault of your own, or received notice of termination of layoff?

___Yes ___ No

Are you eligible for; or exhausted entitlement to Unemployment Insurance benefits? ___Yes ___ No

Have you been employed long enough to demonstrate attachment to the workforce, but are not eligible for Unemployment Insurance benefits due to insufficient earnings or because work performed was not covered under NY State Compensation law?

___Yes ___ No

Are you unlikely to return to your previous occupation or industry? ___Yes ___ No Mass Lay-off or Closure

2

WARN Notice - Have you been terminated, laid off, or received notice of termination or layoff as the result of the permanent closure or substantial layoff at your work site?

___Yes ___ No

Were you employed at a facility where the employer has made a general announcement the facility will close within 180 days?

___Yes ___ No

Has your employer made a general announcement that the facility will close? ___Yes ___ No

Self-employed

3Were you self-employed (including farmer, rancher, or fisherman), but currently are unemployed as a result of general economic conditions in the community or because of a natural disaster?

___Yes ___ No

Displaced Homemaker

4Have you been dependent on the income of another family member but no longer supported by that income; and unemployed or underemployed and experiencing difficulty in obtaining or upgrading employment?

___Yes ___ No

Foreign Trade DW

5

I declare that I have been deemed Trade Act eligible due to job loss that was a result of increased imports or shifts in production out of the U.S. I have either been: 1) issued a determination by NYSDOL on State form TA722; 2) verified eligible in the State Trade Tracker system (State MIS); and/or 3) provided an eligibility determination from another state.Staff: Business____________________________State____Petition #____________

___Yes ___ No

Staff ONLY: Category #____ Seek or Other & UI Profiled, score____ None & UI Profiled = Yes (current date is not greater than the Profiled Date + 1 yr.)____ Exhaustee____ Separated (Veteran (within the past 2 yrs.)

Applicant Signature_________________________________________________Date_________________

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program Rev. 12/10/14-LH Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities

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Begin with the MOST RECENT job & complete up to a 10 yr. work historyException: “Employed” worker trainees only need to complete if you have been working for your employer less than 1 yr.

Start Date (mo/yr)____________to End Date (mo/day/yr)_______________Hourly Wage______________

Employer__________________________________________Job Title_________________________________

Address of Business_________________________________________________________________________

Supervisor________________________________________________Phone # (______)___________________

Overtime? Yes No Average Overtime Hours Per Week______Overtime Rate of Pay?___________

Reason for Leaving?_________________________________________________________________________

Responsibilities/Duties_______________________________________________________________________

Start Date (mo/yr)_______________to End Date__________________ Hourly Wage__________________

Employer__________________________________________Job Title_________________________________

Address of Business_________________________________________________________________________

Supervisor________________________________________________Phone # (______)___________________

Overtime? Yes No Average Overtime Hours Per Week______Overtime Rate of Pay?___________

Reason for Leaving?_________________________________________________________________________

Responsibilities/Duties_______________________________________________________________________

Start Date (mo/yr)_______________to End Date__________________ Hourly Wage__________________

Employer__________________________________________Job Title_________________________________

Address of Business_________________________________________________________________________

Supervisor________________________________________________Phone # (______)___________________

Overtime? Yes No Average Overtime Hours Per Week______Overtime Rate of Pay?___________

Reason for Leaving?_________________________________________________________________________

Responsibilities/Duties_______________________________________________________________________

Trainee Initials:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program Rev. 12/10/14-LH Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

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Applicant’s Name_______________________________________NY#________________________

To comply with federal reporting requirements for Workforce Investment Act funded programs, we are required to collect additional personal information from customers when they begin receiving a more-intense level of service. The provision of this additional information is voluntary. Staff will be happy to assist you to complete this questionnaire. (Staff: 1&2 are mandatory for all (above income & DW’s. Low-income families must complete all questions.)

WIA Sec 101 (15) The term family means two or more persons related by blood, marriage, or decree of court, who are living in a single residence, and are included in one or more of the following categories:

1. Husband, wife and dependent children2. Parent or guardian and dependent children3. Husband and wife, including same sex spouses legally married in any State or Country where it is allowed.

1. Is your native language a language other than English? Yes No If so, please indicate your native language: _________________ Do you have difficulty speaking, reading, writing or understanding English? Yes No

2. Are you a single parent? Yes No (single, separated, divorced or widowed with primary responsibility for one or more dependent children under age 18)

3. Are you homeless? Yes No (lack a fixed, regular, adequate night time residence is your primary night time residences a publicly or privately operated shelter)

4. Are you currently a foster child? Yes No

5. Are you an offender? Yes No (been subject to any stage of the criminal justice process for committing a status offense, or have a record of arrest or conviction for committing delinquent acts)

6. Do you receive or are you a member of a family which receives public assistance? Yes No If so, check all that apply:

TANF Refugee Cash Assistance Food Stamps (or been determined eligible to receive within past 6 months)

General Assistance Supplemental Security Income (SSI-SSA)

7. If your you or your family is not receiving public assistance, do you believe you or your family might meet low income criteria?Yes No

If yes, What is your family income?______________________ Not sure. How many people are in your immediate family? _____ Not sure.

8. Are you a person with a disability whose own income meets the public assistance or low-income criteria specified in questions 6 or 7 above? Yes No

WIA 2014 Annual Income Guideline: Family of 1-$11,670, 2-$17,265, 3-$23,695, 4-$29,251, 5-$34,522, 6-$40,369, 7-$46,216, 8-$52,063, 9-$57,910, 10-$63,757. If TANF or Public Assistance Allowable documentation includes: Alimony Agreement, Veterans Award Letter, Bank Statements, Compensation Award Letter, Employer Statement of Compensation, Family/Business Financial Records, Housing Authority Verification, Paystubs, Public Assistance Records, Quarterly Estimated Tax for Self-employed, Social Security Benefits, UI Documents/Print-out, Court Award Letter.

I certify that the information given on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Applicant Signature__________________________________________________Date_________________Equal Opportunity Employer/Program

Rev. 12/10/14-LH Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities

Supplemental Data FormALL SOURCE DOCUMENTATION MUST BE ATTACHED ACCORDING TO (WIA SECTION 101(25)).

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A. OCCUPATIONAL GOAL: ______________________________________________________________

B. LABOR MARKET OUTLOOK:__________________________________________________________

C. EXISTING SKILLS / INTERESTS / APTITUDES:

_______________________________________________________________________________________

D. SKILLS GAPS / REMEDIAL / SUPPORTIVE SERVICE NEEDS:

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

E. TRAINING JUSTIFICATION:

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

ACTION PLAN: TRAINING / SUPPORTIVE SERVICES

START COMPLETE___________________________________________________ ____/____/______ ____/____/______

___________________________________________________ ____/____/______ ____/____/______

APPLICANT DECLARATIONI declare that the information I have provided in completing ALL forms are true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the information I have provided may be subject to verification. I do hereby attest to the accuracy and validity of, and assume full responsibility for, the content of the application and all materials and information used by me in support of the application, and all use thereof by third parties. I further authorize CSS Workforce New York to provide a copy of this Form and Release to those entities contacted in connection with this application.

SIGNATURESApplicant Signature Date

STAFF PLEASE E-MAIL TO: ITA: Scan entire application w/Suitability Checklist & I.D. & all supplemental info to [email protected]. For OJT’s please e-mail ENTIRE completed package w/one form of ID to [email protected]. For all Work Experience applications scan ENTIRE package w/two forms of ID and working papers (if applicable) to [email protected]. For Metrix send to: [email protected]. All Customized to [email protected] or via mail.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program Rev. 12/10/14-LH Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities

INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYMENT PLAN

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR Information & Referral Package COMPLETION

1. BUSINESS/PARTICIPANT-Grievance & Discrimination Compliance - Provide the participant with the most current copy of the “CSS Grievance Policies & Procedures.” All program policy & procedures are available via the CSS WF NY website. On occasion the website may not have the latest Policy & Procedure posted therefore if there is a discrepancy or dispute with your counselor, please contact the Administrative Office at 937-8337 for program assistance and/or clarification.

2. BUSINESS/PARTICIPANT-Complete/thorough Packages - Training participants should complete the entire “Information & Referral” package. Staff is to review and check the paperwork for legible and completeness and sign as a witness. *If you are not a long-term employee of CSS Workforce New York or your signature is not legible and you are signing as a witness, please attach a business card to each package.*

3. STAFF - AOSOS entry/Data Element Validation: Date of Birth – (Verified by 1 copy of the following: Driver’s License, Birth Certificate, Passport, DD-214,

Work Permit, or Tribal Record) i.e. If DEV tab is complete, comment is not necessary. Employment Status – If active UI status is considered valid, staff verification of paystub or OSOS

Employment History Case File Notes – Work History tab is used for this. Dislocated Worker Status – Must be signed by participant and not changed by staff. Veteran Status – DEV VET status is verified by self-attestation, accepting the word of the individual.

4. STAFF - 2014 Low Income (70%) WIA only – Family of 1 $11,670 – 2 $17,265 – 3 $23,695 – 4 $29,251 – 5 $34,522 – 6 $40,369 – 7 $46,216 – 8 $52,063– 9 $57,910 – 10 $63,757

5. STAFF - WIA Dislocated Worker - Staff please indicate a category number 1-5 in the DW Category Box. If an individual is profiled within a year or listed as an exhaustee the system automatically makes them a DW, however the DW section under “Work History” in AOSOS still must be completed and the work history updated accordingly. Please not that if the customer has indicated “Yes” to the question, “Has your employer made a general announcement that the facility will close?” and none of the staff criteria at the bottom of the page is applicable, only Adult funding can be considered.

6. STAFF - BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT – If a customer indicates a barrier to employment, please make an attempt to provide them with referral assistance. If you do, please note that information was provided. If you are unable to provide assistance, please place a note on the package and the customer will be contacted by an administrative staff member. *2-1-1

7. BUSINESS/PARTICIPANT-PRIORITY OF SELECTION – For individuals applying for training when Priority of Services Policy is in effect effective governing the selection process to give priority, selection is as follows: 1) Low Income Veterans & Eligible Spouses; 2) Low Income Non-Veterans; 3) Other Veterans & Eligible Spouses; 4) Individuals deemed Most in Need; 5) Individuals deemed Limited Need. Review of the full policy available via the CSS website at www.csswfny.com is highly recommended.

8. STAFF – INCOME VERIFICATION: Employed DW’s (notice of termination) are not subject to self-sufficiency determination, however if family is low-income and there may be a possibility of funding activities under Adult verification of PA or TANF must be collected. Low-income Adults (not incl-UI, child support & SSI –unless over 70% guideline) families (as defined by WIA Section 101 (15)) must provide documentation as outlined on Supplemental Data Form. Latest reference: TEGL 06-14, TA 11-12.1 and TA10-3.

9. STAFF: AOSOS Core Entry:Activities: 1) L1-Staff-Assisted Core/Assessment/Assessment Interview, Initial Assessment; 2) L1 Staff Assisted Intensive/Individual Employment Plan/Individual Employment Plan 3) L1-Staff-Assisted Intensive/Assessment/L1-Assessment-Comprehensive and Specialized Skill Levels/Service Needs; 4) L1 State Specific/Initial Assessment Outcome/Career Development Services (CDS) – IA Outcome

To be provided to each trainee:Equal Opportunity Employer/Program

Rev. 12/10/14-LH Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities

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CHEMUNG SCHUYLER STEUBEN WORKFORCE NEW YORK (CSS WF NY)WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

Anyone filing a discrimination complaint based on race, national origin, sex, age, color, political affiliation, religious belief or retaliation, may file his/her complaint with the Local EEO Officer or directly with the U.S.D.O.L. Office of Civil Rights at the following address: Office of Civil Rights, 201 Varick Street, New York, NY (212) 237-2218. Discriminatory complaints may be initiated by letter or by telephone and must be filed with the Civil Rights Office within 180 days of their occurrence.

STEPS ON RESOLVING WIA-RELATED COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCEThe purpose of this procedure is to ensure that a complaint is resolved promptly and that the complainant is advised of all the steps taken to resolve the complaint. A WIA related complaint is a written document signed by a WIA participant, WIA staff member, or any other interested person who alleges that the Governor, Local Area or other subcontractor has violated the Act and/or WIA Rules and Regulations and/or a WIA grant or agreement. Complaints must be filed within one year of the occurrence.

I. Preliminary DiscussionComplaints are to be resolved at the lowest possible level: i.e. the level closest to the reason for the complaint. The complaint will be processed at the agency’s work site by a supervisor or a Local Area Complaint Resolution Officer. If the Local Area Complaint Resolution Officer cannot settle a particular complaint, the WIA participant may have the option of using the WIA grievance procedure by requesting a meeting with the designated Program Complaint Officer.

II. Informal Conference – CSS WF NY WIA Complaint OfficerIf STEP I does not resolve the complaint satisfactorily, the complaint may be submitted in writing to the CSS WF NY Complaint Officer. A complaint should contain the following basic elements: complainant’s name, address and telephone number; respondent’s name and address; nature of the complaint including the basic who, what, where, when, and how information, as applicable; signature of complainant and date signed. The complaint must be made within one year of the incident or dispute. Notification acknowledging receipt of a complaint will be sent to the complainant within 30 days of the filing of the grievance. Prior to holding this information conference, the CSS WF NY Complaint Officer will conduct an impartial investigation of your complaint. This may include interviewing witnesses, taking statements, examining records, and receiving background information. Decisions of this informal conference shall be made no later than 29 days after the filing of the grievance. Complaints shall be sent via mail to:

CSS Workforce New York, Inc.WIA Complaint Officer

20 Denison Parkway W.Corning, NY 14830

III. Local Level WIA Hearing Officer AppealIf no decision is reached within 30 days or if either party disagrees with the decision of the CSS WF NY Complaint Officer, the complainants may submit a request for a local level hearing. Complainants must submit a second letter requesting a formal hearing within 15 days following receipt of the informal conference decision. The Hearing Officer will provide a written decision, based upon the entire record, including all evidence or oral testimony, presented at the hearing as recorded by an impartial Grievance Recorder. The written decision will be mailed to the complainant, the respondent, and the Local Area Complaint Resolution Officer within 60 days of the original filing of the grievance. Requests for a hearing shall be sent via certified mail to:

CSS Workforce New York, Inc.WIA Hearing Officer

20 Denison Parkway W.Corning, NY 14830

IV. State Level AppealState level appeals must be submitted in writing to the State Hearing Officer within 10 days of receipt of the Local Area Level findings. In addition, if no decision is rendered at the Local Area level with the prescribed 60-day time period, the complainant may, within 15 days after such decision was due, appeal for a State Review.

A State level appeal should contain the same basic elements necessary for the Local Area Level. These are:1. Complainant name, address, and phone number2. Respondent’s name, address and phone number (may be any agency or officer)3. The nature of the complaint (who, what, where, when, and how as applicable)4. Signature of the complainant

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program Rev. 12/10/14-LH Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities

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5. Date signed6. Information regarding decision rendered at Local Area level

This information should be sent to:New York State Workforce Investment Act Hearing Officer

New York State Department of LaborState Office Building Campus

Building 12, Room 446Albany, NY 12240

V. Complaint Review by the Governor – State LevelThe complainant has the right to request a review of the complaint by the Governor if: (1) a Hearing Decision is not received by the complainant within 90 days of filing the complaint: or (2) an unsatisfactory hearing decision is received and a request for the review is made within 10 days of the receipt of the decision. The Governor shall issue a decision within 30 calendar days. The Governor’s decision is final. If the Governor does not issue a decision within 30 calendar days, the complainant may elevate the complaint to the Secretary of the United States Department of Labor.

VI. Complaint Resolution - FederalWithin 10 calendar days of the date that the Governor should have issued a decision, the complainant may request a determination from the Secretary of the U.S. DOL.

The secretary shall act within 120 calendar days of receipt of the complainant’s request.

Section 629.55 of the March 15, 1983 Rules and Regulations stipulates that all information and complaints involving fraud or other criminal activity shall be reported directly and immediately to the Secretary of Labor.

The CSS WF NY participant grievance procedures will be provided to each participant at time of enrollment in WIA-funded activity.

CSS Workforce New York contractual agreements for services of training will include a statement to inform the contractor of this provision.

The CSS Workforce New York will include in its local complaint resolution and grievance system description, the method(s) to be used to assure that those interested in WIA activities within the CSS WF NY, including the general public, are to be made aware of the process to follow to report information and/or complaints involving fraud, abuse or other criminal activity related to WIA.

A. An appeal, in writing, may be made to the U.S. DOL Secretary of Labor.B. An appeal may be filed at this level only after the above Local and State steps have been completed.C. The complaint should contain the following:

1. Your name, address and telephone2. Name and address of respondent 3. A clear statement of the facts (including dates) relating to the complaint.4. Where known, the provisions of the WIA law, rules and regulations or other WIA-related

agreements believed to have been violated.

CSS Workforce New York, Inc.WIA Complaint Officer

20 Denison Parkway WestCorning, NY 14830

(607) 937-8337-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

WIA STATE DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT FILING PROCEDURECHEMUNG SCHUYLER STEUBEN WORKFORCE NEW YORK (CSS WF NY)

Chemung Schuyler Steuben Workforce New York (recipient) is prohibited from discriminating on the ground of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, and for beneficiaries only, citizenship or participation in programs funded under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA), in admission or access to, opportunity or treatment in, or employment in the administration of or in connection with, any WIA funded program or activity.

If you think that you have been subjected to discrimination under a WIA funded program or activity, you may file a complaint within 180 days from the date of the alleged violation with recipient’s Equal Opportunity Officer, Dan Porter, 20 Denison Parkway W., Corning, NY 14830, (607) 937-8337, by filling out the US Department of Labor’s Complaint Information Form (CIF).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program Rev. 12/10/14-LH Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities

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Recipient will issue a notice to the complainant of receipt of the complaint and a written Notice of Final Action will be issued within 90 days of the date on which the complaint was filed. If a complainant does not agree with the recipient’s decision then he/she may file a complaint with the Civil Rights Center – US Department of Labor within 30 days of the date on which the Notice of Final Action was issued.

The complainant may choose to use the Alternative Dispute Resolution Through Mediation (ADR) process instead of the local grievance officers’ services. CSS Workforce New York will provide assistance to enable a complainant to understand and participate in the complaint process. Confidentiality is guaranteed to the level necessary and required and on a need to know basis.

The non-breaching party to any agreement reached under ADR may file a complaint with the CRC in the event the agreement is breached within 30 days of the date on which the non-breaching party learned of the allege breach.

All complaints will be attempted to be resolved at the local level however the complainant has the right to file a complaint of discrimination at the state or federal level using the information listed below:

State LevelDirector

Division of Equal Opportunity DevelopmentNYS Department of Labor

State Office Building CampusAlbany, NY 12240

Telephone: (518) 457-1984TDD: 1-800-662-1220Voice: 1-800-421-1220

Federal LevelDirector

Civil Rights CenterUS Department of Labor200 Constitution Avenue

N.W. Room N-4123Washington, DC 20210

NYS Department of Labor – Division of Equal Opportunity Development Handling of Allegations of Discrimination at the state level

1. When a written complaint is filed with Division of Equal Opportunity Development (DEOD), DEOD will determine if the complaint is within the DEOD’s jurisdiction.

2. DEOD will acknowledge receipt of the complaint to all appropriate parties. DEOD will also send a notice of non-jurisdiction, when necessary to the complainant and the LWIA.

3. DEOD may take the following actions but not limited to the following: On-site visit of recipient’s program or activity Desk-Audit of recipient’s records Request that complainant visit DEOD for an in-person interview Review of vendor/provider services Review and analysis of Equal Opportunity (EO) data collection and reports relevant to allegation of

complain Review of recipients demographics, employment referral, placement and training records

4. DEOD will issue a Notice of Final Action within 90 days of the receipt of a written complaint. The time frame for the issuance of a resolution to the complainant includes the initial time the complainant filed in writing at the local level.

5. DEOD will advise complainant of the right to use the Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedure and of the right to file a complaint with CRC if any agreement reached through ADR is perceived to be breached. The complainant will be advised of their right to use DEOD’s customary procedure for discrimination complaints if the complainant and/or respondent to a complaint fail to reach an agreement through ADR or any party refuses to participate.

6. DEOD will advise the complainant of the right to file a complaint with the Civil Rights Center – US Department of Labor (CRC) within 30 days of receipt of the DEOD’s Notice of Final Action.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program Rev. 12/10/14-LH Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities

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7. DEOD will advise the complainant of their right to file a complaint in accordance with any applicable federal, state and local civil or human rights laws.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program Rev. 12/10/14-LH Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities

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Applicants Eighteen Years of Age or Older (18+)

I, (print full name of applicant) _____________________________________________________ do hereby attest that I am without a permanent residence and act as a household of one.

My current residence is (street address, city or town, zip code):_____________________________ __________________________________________________________

I have been at this address for (specify weeks or months):____________________

I receive no financial support from the people at this residence.*

The financial support I currently receive is: (*Any financial support must be listed.)

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Applicant Signature__________________________________________________Date_________________

Note to staff: Attach any information regarding income for this person. His/her income level must be at 70% of poverty level.

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Attestation of Homeless StatusIN COMPLIANCE WITH (WIA SECTION 101(25)) SELF-ATTESTATION FOR INCOME HAS BEEN DEEMED ALLOWABLE PER US DOL.

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Applicants Eighteen Years of Age or Older (18+)

I, (print full name of applicant) _____________________________________________________ do hereby attest that I am a dislocated homemaker.

My current residence is (street address, city or town, zip code):_____________________________ __________________________________________________________

I have been at this address for (specify weeks or months):____________________

Brief synopsis of my situation is:

The financial support I currently receive is: (*Any financial support must be listed.)

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Applicant Signature__________________________________________________Date_________________

Note to staff: Attach any information regarding income for this person. His/her income level must be at 70% of poverty level.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program Rev. 12/10/14-LH Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities

Attestation of Dislocated Homemaker