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6. Discuss opportunities for realistic job placement. This should include job opportunities identified by the caseworker and by the participant. 7. Work with the individual to develop a realistic goals designed to move the family forward to attain the greatest level of self-sufficiency possible within the TANF time constraints. An Individual Employment Plan (IEP) will be developed by the MDES interviewer or the Vocational Rehabilitation counselor once referred. 8. Discuss the availability of TANF (TWP and TCC) supportive services, in order to process applications and complete system functions timely. 9. Discuss the criteria (TWP holding status greater than 30 days or jobs program status change) that will require a follow-up face-to-face high counter interview to be completed. If the individual qualifies for an exemption, the worker must discuss in detail, and document the following. 1. Explain the 24 and 60-month time limits and the potential impact on the individual’s family, as well as exemption status to include exemptions requested/granted, reasons and duration. In the case of long-term medical exemptions, the following questions should be asked: “Is the individual following the doctor’s orders?” “Has the individual applied for SSI, and if so, how frequently, when, and what was the result?” 2. Discuss the potential employment barriers which could include child care, transportation, health issues of the participant, participant’s child(ren) or other household members, school attendance, etc. Discuss short and long term resolutions. 3. Discuss the participant’s employability status. This should include education, training, skills, work experience, and employment history (tenure and reason for leaving). 4. Discuss opportunities for realistic job placement. This should include job opportunities identified by the caseworker and by the participant. 5. Find out the individual’s plan of action for supporting his/her family when the TANF case closes. (This is to be submitted by the participant.) 3045 Volume III | Chapter 3