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A-823.3 Division of Welfare and Supportive Services EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING Eligibility and Payments Manual CWEP Worksite Agreement

MTL 11/03 11 May 01 The case manager obtains:

● Two signed original copies of the CWEP Memorandum of Agreement from the worksite and forwards both to the social welfare office manager or their designee for approval. Upon execution:

● One original is provided to the worksite; and ● One is retained in a file in the district office. The case manager submits a signed copy to the ESS Program Specialist, Central Office.

The CWEP Memorandum of Agreement must be renewed every four (4) years. 823.3.1 CWEP Placements in DWSS Offices CWEP participants placed in DWSS offices must sign “MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) - VOLUNTEER IN STATE SERVICE, Form 2716-WA, specifying the number of hours per week of the placement. Completion of the MOU occurs prior to beginning the placement. The office manager signs the MOU and retains a copy centrally within the office. Background checks are completed by I&R on all CWEP participants prior to being placed in DWSS offices. The I&R Criminal Background Check form is to be submitted electronically to the regional I&R supervisor. Applicants are required to sign the form, authorizing the background check. The form must be completed by a DO Manager, Assistant Manager or their designee. I&R will respond to requests within two (2) business days whether the applicant (CWEP) is fit for office duty or recommended to be disqualified for office assignment. 823.4 CWEP Worksite Supervisor’s Responsibilities The CWEP worksite supervisor is responsible for:

● Providing supervision to CWEP participants ● Completing monthly evaluations for each site placement ● Providing weekly timesheets to the district office and ● Complying with all terms of the Memorandum of Understanding