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The purpose of the four-page IMPACT Self-Sufficiency Plan Assessment, completed between client and IMPACT case manager, is to: • identify individual and family strengths upon which to build; • barriers to employment and/or self-sufficiency; • supportive services necessary to help the participant comply with IMPACT Program requirements; and/or • the need for other services available within the community.
The Self-Sufficiency Assessment and the Self-Sufficiency Plan (SSP) will be completed at the initial IMPACT Orientation session.
Assessments should be updated as needed based on the participant’s circumstances or at minimum every six (6) months.
The participant must be actively involved in the completion of the assessment and in creating the self-sufficiency plan, including in identifying strengths, interests, and goals. Details about IMPACT rights, responsibilities, activities, and supportive services are also included as part of the assessment process. Upon completion of the Self-Sufficiency Plan Assessment, an individualized Self-Sufficiency Plan (SSP) is developed with the participant.
The SNAP IMPACT Reporting Requirements Notification is to be signed by all SNAP participants to acknowledge receipt of this notification. The form will also be signed by IMPACT staff.
An assessment must include: • Work Experience: o Listing of all jobs with details including dates of employment, duration, and reason for leaving. • Education and Training: o Current levels of education completed. Training details including type of training, dates of training, and credentials received. • Job Skills: o Skills/experience obtained via employment, training, hobbies, etc. • Career/Occupational Interests: o type of employment desired, shift availability, travel distance, limitations on work, etc. • Military Service: o Branch, period of active duty, rank at discharge and duties. • Personal and Family Health: o Physical and mental health status of the participant and the individual’s immediate family members and how they may affect the participant’s employment. If caring for an incapacitated person, the relationship and time required. • Transportation Resources: o What type of transportation is accessible and used, and if transportation assistance is needed. • Child Care Needs: