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Division social worker, that is certified to administer and score the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI), administers the SASSI. The SASSI decision rules provide a numerically determined probability statement regarding the likelihood of alcohol or other substance dependence. Eligibility for benefits is not affected solely by the outcome of a SASSI test. If the SASSI produces a positive probability regarding alcohol or other substance dependence, the participant may be referred for further assessment. This referral is made via the Personal Responsibility Plan (PRP). Further assessments are administered by a Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency (SAPTA) certified counselor or another qualified professional who may refer for laboratory testing. If the participant refuses further assessment, treatment, or testing the participant may be sanctioned for lack of cooperation. If a qualified professional orders tests, the testing fee is paid by the Division. 3.4 Personal Responsibility Plan (PRP) A PRP, mutually agreed to by the head-of-household and the case manager, is developed and signed for TANF Child-Only and TANF-NEON households and as required per NRS 422A.535. The plan must be completed within 60 days of approval and is based on the work readiness and barriers assessments completed. The plan must: • Identify the role of each member of the household and their obligations to the plan. • Identify the barriers, outline the specific steps to achieve independence, document time frames, and identify how the Division will support the participant’s efforts. • Include a provision providing for the payment of child care transitional assistance. Child care transitional assistance may be granted for up to 12 consecutive months when TANF is discontinued due to excess earnings from employment and/or the receipt of child support payments. The Division shall periodically review the plan to determine whether the needs of the household have changed. The PRP may be amended, with the participation of the head- of-household, as deemed appropriate. 3.5 Unmarried Minor Parent and the PRP When a member of the household is an unmarried minor parent (less than 18 years of age), the PRP includes the following: • The head-of-household is to ensure the unmarried minor parent attends training to learn the skills necessary to care for the child. • Encourages the head-of-household to ensure the unmarried minor parent participates in a program providing mentors for unmarried minor parents. Mentor programs will be sought to assist the minor parent with education and employment/career goals, life skills, money management, nutrition, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, parenting skills, and job search. Incentives may be granted to encourage school participation. Incentives must be related to the assessment or PRP created with the minor parent.