107.33 Caseworker Duties

The caseworker must do the following:

Explain the RESET requirements to the person.

Provide information about work or educational activities the person must or may pursue to meet the requirements.

Help the person identify goals and activities that will lead to financial self-sufficiency .

Make an appointment for an appropriate contracted program for persons who are not working their required number of hours or are not in an approved education or skills training activity, unless the person is exempt or has good cause. The appointment should fit the person’s schedule and current education, training, or part-time work activities.

Tell the person about support services that are available.

Give the person necessary paperwork to help them qualify for support or services, including the following:

The 50% earned income disregard .

Earned Income Credit (EIC) payments and refunds.

Deductions for the cost of care for an incapacitated adult.

Deductions for Child Care Works benefits.

Transitional Medical Assistance (TMA)

The Disability Advocacy Program (DAP) .

The Maximizing Participation Project (MPP)

Special ways the program can work with victims of domestic violence . See CAH 108 .

Complete a job readiness assessment to identify criteria to determine the RESET program participation requirement and project referral.

NOTE: CAH 135, Section 135.11 RESET Enrollment Status outlines the job readiness assessment used when determining RESET participation referrals to CAO-directed or contracted employment and training activities. See also, Job Readiness Assessment Desk Guide .

Update the AMR with the person to reflect the new activities or referrals.