5.2.3.2 Required Timing for WWP Informal Assessment

The WWP Informal Assessment Driver Flow is required to be completed and submitted prior to initial W-2 placement and at each placement change. The WWP Informal Assessment Driver Flow must always reflect the most recent and up-to-date information the W-2 worker has about the participant and their family.

The FEP must revisit the informal assessment inventory as needed and edit the appropriate WWP Informal Assessment pages to document any reported changes as part of the ongoing case management process.

The FEP must also complete and submit the WWP Informal Assessment to aid in identifying potential barriers to gaining or maintaining employment or additional service needs when:

The individual requests to have the WWP Informal Assessment questions reviewed; and

The FEP is considering denying an initial extension for a 24-month placement time limit or the 48-month state lifetime limit and the WWP Informal Assessment has not been completed or updated within 12 calendar months prior to the participant’s 24th or 48th month in an ongoing case. (See 2.10.6.8 )

The FEP may also choose to complete the WWP Informal Assessment when there is reason to believe that reviewing the WWP Informal Assessment questions may help initiate conversation about a potential barrier that is affecting the participant’s ability to work or participate in assigned activities. (See 11.1 )