Cash Assistance for Beginners - Part II - NEW COURSE!

In-Person Training | This course is completed

633 Third Avenue New York, NY 10017 United States

Conference Room A1

CEU Credit Available

5/10/2017 (one day)

9:30 AM-12:30 PM EDT on Wed

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$60.00

Discover how you can prepare your clients for the Cash Assistance application process and learn how to navigate the various appointments applicants are required to attend. We will present strategies and techniques for effective advocacy practices when clients experience common barriers in applying for Cash Assistance. Learn about program requirements such as the work rules, child support, substance requirements, finger imaging and domestic violence rules. Learn about recertification procedures as well. We strongly encourage participants take Part I of this course before Part II.

Target Audience: Social service and legal professionals who assist families and individuals with limited income.

  • 3 contact hours are available for NYS Licensed Social Workers. Certificates will be issued at the end of the training upon submission of a completed training evaluation and full payment of the training.

Director of Training, Benefits Plus Learning Center

Leslie Bailey, specializing in public benefit programs for over 25 years, oversees all aspects of the Benefits Plus Learning Center training program; from facilitating courses, to designing new courses to the implementation of the continuing education program. She focuses on cash benefit programs such as SSI, SSDI and Cash Assistance and food programs, as well as programs that provide support to working families like child care.

She has authored several chapters for the Learning Center’s premier publication Benefits Plus Online. Leslie began her career providing benefit counseling to low-income families and individuals. She holds a social work degree from Lehman College. .

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