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manager should inform appropriate staff, if necessary, of any changes which will affect the individual’s participation in the TANF Work Program (i.e., employment verification to resolve conciliation and prevent a case closure). • The eligibility staff is responsible for ensuring that referrals to TWP are known to case management. The case manager supervisor is responsible for ensuring the timely handling of new referrals. The case manager is responsible for knowing the current status of participants assigned to his/her caseload at all times and taking timely case action(s).

9160 [PROGRAM COMPONENTS: COORDINATION OF SERVICES]

Revised 08-01-12

• Case management is the critical link between eligibility for assistance (eligibility staff) and fulltime employment (job placement staff). The case manager will place work eligible individuals who do not meet a work program exemption in allowable work activities and arrange supportive services, when necessary. Full-time employment is top priority and the case manager will manage his/her existing caseload and new referrals to ensure participants are referred for job readiness, job search and job placement activities as soon as possible. • The job readiness trainer/employment coordinator is responsible for preparing participants for the work place and help them gain employment. The job readiness trainer/employment coordinator will develop and implement a program targeted at recruitment of employers for participation in the TANF Work Program for unsubsidized employment. Staff will coordinate job development and placement activities to match participants’ skills and abilities with employers’ needs, resulting in the best opportunities for long-term employment. MDHS will cooperate with other public and private agencies associated with the TWP. Case management staff will coordinate their activities with the local Workforce Investment Act (WIA) entity, WIN Job Center and Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. Each entity should become familiar with the other’s programs/services and work together to maximize the delivery of services to TWP participants. The Economic Assistance Regional Director will be the point of contact for county case management staff to resolve issues and concerns relating to TWP. COMPONENT ASSIGNMENT Work