Ycc Corps Members

A. Recruitment, selection, compensation, supervision, development and dismissal of corps members will be the responsibility of the project sponsors. B. Project sponsors shall, at their own expense, comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules ordinances, and requirements of local, state, and federal authorities, including but not limited to those pertaining to equal opportunity employment, workers compensation benefits, fair labor standards, and child labor laws. C. Sponsors shall verify corps members meet the following eligibility requirements at the time of enrollment and keep records of such: (1) are unemployed at the time of hire; (2) are New Mexico residents consistent with 18.19.5 NMAC; (3) are between the ages of 14 and 25 at the time of hire; (4) have a work permit if under the age of 16; and (5) are not the children, siblings or spouse of the project sponsor's hiring officer or project supervisor. D. Compensation: (1) All corps members shall be compensated, at a minimum, as provided by law following the state or municipality established minimum wage. (2) Project sponsors may request increased starting wages to adjust to local labor markets. 11.2.171 NMAC 4 (3) Project sponsors may request wage increases for corps members based on promotion, performance or additional responsibilities; and if there are sufficient funds in the budget to complete the project as planned. (4) The YCC will support the project sponsor's existing policy for holiday pay, compassionate pay, and sick pay. (5) Project sponsors may not budget overtime pay into the budget proposal, however, YCC may compensate for occasional overtime related to travel or other unavoidable circumstances. (6) The YCC will not reimburse the project sponsor for hazard pay. E. Project sponsors shall follow their established personnel policies for dismissal of corps members. Sponsors are encouraged to provide opportunities for improvement prior to dismissal. F. The length of a corps member’s employment shall be determined by the duration of the work project in which the corps member is participating. [11.2.171.16 NMAC – Rp, 11.2.171.13 NMAC, 07/16/2024] 11.2.171.17 YCC EDUCATIONAL TUITION VOUCHERS AND ADDITIONAL CASH COMPENSATION: A. On completion of employment with the YCC, a corps member who has 12 full months (48 weeks) of employment as a corps member during a period not to exceed 48 months, and who has received satisfactory evaluations throughout their employment, may receive a one-time $500.00 additional cash compensation or a $1500.00 educational tuition voucher from the Commission. B. A corps member who receives satisfactory employment evaluations and has completed a minimum of 32 weeks employment but less than 12 months (48 weeks) in a four-year period due to circumstances beyond the corps member’s control as determined by the Commission may apply for or receive a pro-rated cash compensation or educational tuition voucher. C. The YCC staff shall certify that the corps member was employed for the duration of the project. D. The educational voucher is good for reimbursement of expenses at a New Mexico institution of higher education, including accredited universities, colleges, community colleges, vocational schools and on-line education associated with an accredited New Mexico institution of higher education. (1) The educational tuition voucher is valid for two years and will be reimbursed upon presentation of receipts and proof of payment to YCC staff. (a) Examples of reimbursable expenses include educational expenses such as tuition, software, computers, textbooks, room & board at the educational institution, and classroom and lab supplies. (b) Examples of non-reimbursable expenses include personal expenses, transportation not required by course requirements, residential rent for off-campus housing, and food.