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• mediating between the worksite sponsor and the participant in the event of problems; and counseling participants when problems occur. 1. The worksite sponsor is responsible for: • providing the services outlined in the MDHS-EA-366, Section II, B; • developing a job description for positions supported by TWP volunteers; • interviewing TWP participants referred for volunteer slots; • testing (if required for the position) and selecting participants; • providing daily supervision of TWP participants; • maintaining and submitting weekly attendance reports; • providing written performance evaluations and progress reports, as requested; and

conducting background checks for TWP volunteers, if required. Below are a few examples of potential AWEP and community service worksite sponsors: AWEP Community Service Child care facilities American Red Cross Libraries Private non-profit businesses State agencies City parks Private for-profit businesses Head Start programs State parks Private hospitals Public hospitals School Systems Private nursing homes City government Churches Physician offices County government United Way The case manager must assign and track AWEP and community service placements accurately according to the entity type and policy definitions. Activities excluded from the definition of AWEP or community services include Job Corps, substance abuse treatment, mental health and family violence counseling, life skills and parenting classes, job readiness instruction, caring for a disabled household family member, unstructured and unsupervised activities such as helping a neighbor or friend, foster parenting, and activities that meet the definition of another allowable TANF work activity. AmeriCorps (VISTA) Volunteers AmeriCorps work activities are defined as community service. AmeriCorps recruits and trains individuals who are willing to devote at least one year to serving in their community to meet

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