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1000.11 VIEW ACTIVITY AND SERVICE PLAN

A. Based on the information obtained during the assessment, the ESW and participant will develop an Activity and Service Plan. While the development of the Activity and Service Plan is a joint activity, the local agency, in accordance with program guidance, will make the final decision regarding which component assignments are made and the sequence of assignments.

The Activity and Service Plan will detail:

1) the participant's current assignments, and specific responsibilities of the participant and the agency, including but not limited to the expected levels of a) participation, b) attendance and/or c) the requirement to return information to the ESW and report changes which impact employment and/or participation.

2) the supportive services needed by the individual to comply with program requirements. Note: The participant will need to complete a separate Child Care Subsidy Service Application if child care services are needed. Effective 10/1/17, the VIEW Activity and Service Plan can no longer be used as the child care application.

3) a statement explaining the reason(s) for assignment to Pending or Inactive, if applicable, and a list of the steps planned to resolve the issues leading to that assignment.

4) a description, begin and end dates, and planned weekly hours of the participant's assignment or assignments.

Note: The Activity and Service Plan developed at the initial assessment will include any assignments for the month of the assessment (which may be a partial month), and the next three full months. The ESW will explain to the client that the assignments, beyond the initial job search, are designed to increase her employability if she does not find employment during the job search. Additionally, the ESW will explain to the client that the Activity and Service Plan will be updated to show employment as her VIEW component if her job search is successful.

5) the requirement that the participant contact the ESW if she is considering quitting a job or, if she believes she is in danger of being fired from a job. This information will enable workers to either help the participant retain that position or obtain other employment.

6) Reasonable accommodations needed by an individual to fulfill participation requirements based on recommendations developed as part of an evaluation by a qualified professional.

B. The ESW must complete a new Activity and Service Plan at initial assessment, reassessment, or whenever there is a change to the participant's activity assignments. Modifications to the Activity and Service Plan due to changes in assignments will not affect the TANF two-year time limitation. Note: An Activity and Service Plan must be developed in order to provide transitional services to former VIEW clients whose TANF case has closed.

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