December 2023
December 2023
ATTENTION PARTICIPANTS
The Housing Authority of the City of New Smyrna Beach is moving into the next phase of the Move To Work Supplement plan.This phase will include mandatory enrollment in the Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) program if you are not currently employed for 20+ hours a week. This phase will also include a working requirement for all able-bodied adult members of each household.
To be EXEMPT from working, you must meet one of the following requirements:
- AGE: If you are under the age of 18
If you are over the age of 62
- DISABILITY: If you are disabled
(To be considered disabled, you must receive Social Security or Supplemental Security benefits for a disability)
- PRIMARY CHILD CAREGIVER: If you have a child under the age of 6.
If you do not meet these requirements,
you will be REQUIRED to work a minimum of 20 hours a week.
If you currently HAVE a job and work at least 20 hours a week, you have met this requirement. Do not procced.
If you currently DON'T have a job, you will have until June 1, 2024 to secure employment.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A JOB STARTING JANUARY 1, 2024,
you will be required to submit proof to our FSS Coordinator to verify that you have been applying for jobs.
(See the next page for submittal requirements.)
If you do not meet these requirements by June 1, 2024,
you could potentially lose your voucher or public housing.
What Is Considered a Valid Work Search?
NSBHA has two options that are acceptable and defined as a valid work search. Your options are listed below.
OPTION 1: Any electronic job search website and/or App that shows a listing of jobs you've applied for.
Such as but not limited to:
- Indeed, Linked In, Zip Recruiter, Our Florida Jobs, Career Source, etc.
- Must show at least (5) Jobs Applied per week, starting January 1, 2024, and electronically recorded in the electronic job search of your choosing)
- Please make sure that for any electronic job search website/app. that you have your login and password to be able to submit the electronic records of your searching.
OPTION 2: A completed attached Work Search Log.
This form must include the following information:
- Date of Application (When you applied)
- Method of Contact (i.e. Email, phone, in-person)
- Results of Application (i.e. Interview, Denial, Employment)
- Type of Work (Job Title)
- Contact Information (Name, Phone, Email & Position)
- Must show at least (5) Jobs Applied per week, starting January 1, 2024.
What Are the Work Search Submittal Requirements?
You should contact June Anderson, our Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator, to schedule an appointment to submit your documentation for your work search on a monthly basis. This can be done by appointment only.
If you need assistance with your job search or have any questions, please contact June Anderson. Her contact information is listed below.
June Anderson
Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator
Ph: (386) 428-8171 Ext. 4
Email: JuneN@NewSmyrnaHousing.com