7.2.3.1 Unsubsidized Employment Documentation and Verification for CMF Participants

Individuals are eligible for CMF services if they gained unsubsidized employment while:

Placed in one of the following paid W-2 placements— TEMP (TMP and TNP), CSJ, W-2 T, or CMC;

Placed in a CMJ Case Management Job Ready placement; or

An applicant in an up-front job search.

When a participant reports starting a new job, the FEP should use the participant’s verbal statement to:

Update the placement to CMF;

Revise the EP Employability Plan ; and

Assign appropriate case management activities.

While waiting for verification, the FEP must collect the following employment details from the participant:

Employer name and address;

Expected start date;

Hourly wage;

Expected weekly hours; and

Any additional relevant employment information.

All verified and unverified information must be recorded on the WWP Wisconsin Work Programs Work History page and the CWW CARES Worker Web Employment page. Once verification for unverified employment information is received, the FEP must update both systems to reflect the verified employment.

See the following table for placement guidance based on employment hours and barriers.

Scenario Typically Appropriate Placement Participant is working 30 hours or more per week in unsubsidized employment. CMF Participant is working in unsubsidized employment and meets the minimum work hours for their family type. CMF+ (see 7.2.3.5.2 ) Participant is working less than 30 hours per week in unsubsidized employment and has barriers to increasing their work hours. Prorated CSJ (see 7.4.1.5 )

EXAMPLE : Christina and her husband Jordan receive Wisconsin Shares. Christina is in a CSJ placement and Jordan is attending classes to complete his general education diploma. Christina has a history of employment; however, she has been out of the workforce in the last year due to pregnancy complications. Christina has a high school diploma and valid driver’s license with access to a vehicle. Christina is interested in nursing and the FEP refers Christina for CNA job skills training. Christina successfully obtains her CNA license and secures a position as a CNA working 35 hours per week at $15 per hour. The FEP completes an informal assessment and determines that a CMF placement works for Christina. Christina is not eligible for the CMF+ placement because working 35 hours per week does not meet the minimum work hours of 55 hours per week for her family type.