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community service providers. Form MDHS-EA-375, Approval of an Entity for Work Program Placements, will be completed for each AWEP and community service provider. Approval of the number of placements with each entity will take into consideration the size and needs of each entity and may not displace regular employees. Although it is not necessary for the county director/designee to approve individual placements after an entity has been approved to serve as a site provider, he/she will stay abreast, at all times, of which entities are being used, the types of jobs available and the number of participants assigned to each work site. The case manager will keep the county director/designee informed about changes, problems or concerns, e.g., placement changes, provider problems or concerns, participant problems or concerns, etc. This does not mean ongoing conciliations routinely handled by the case manager but should include matters which could affect future placements, prevent misunderstandings, etc. The case manager will work with the provider to resolve issues to the mutual benefit of both the provider and the participant and to assure the placement is successful. Placement in Job Readiness/Job Search Activity Placement in full-time employment is the goal for the entire TWP caseload. All TWP participants will be assigned to participate in job readiness/job search activities unless full-time employment is found while participating in one of the other allowable work activities. Early placement in job readiness/job search activities places an individual in formal job readiness training, structured job club/job search activities, and offers the best opportunities for full-time unsubsidized job placement. The case manager is responsible for ensuring that referrals and assignments to job readiness/job search are known to the job readiness trainer. Prioritization of Placements in Job Readiness/Job Search The CM will evaluate new referrals to TWP and the current caseload to decide the priority of placements in job readiness/job search. The following procedures will be followed to ensure coordination of services for TWP participants. Individuals not immediately placed in job readiness/job search: • Individuals under age 20 without a GED or high school diploma will be referred to an educational or training program if they are not employed full-time.

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Any individual under age 20 who is not married to the head of household, does not have a GED or high school diploma and is not caring for a child over 12 weeks of age will be assigned to participate in educational or training activities. A minor parent who is employed may continue working while also attending an educational or training class. The case manager and the participant will work together to coordinate the 9163 MISSISSIPPI [ PROGRAM COMPONENTS: COORDINATION OF SERVICES]

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