7.3.5 Participation Requirements and Case Management

The TMP Custodial Parent Trial Employment Match Program or TNP Noncustodial Parent Trial Employment Match Program placement must begin effective the first date of employment in a TEMP job. This will ensure there is no break in payments for participants previously in a paid W-2 Wisconsin Works placement.

TEMP Trial Employment Match Program jobs are generally 40 hours per week. However, an individual may, when needed, be placed in a TEMP job that is less than 40 hours per week. For example, an individual requests to work only 30 hours per week to accommodate their night school schedule.

Required work hours for a TEMP job must be:

Agreed upon by the participant, TEMP employer, and the W-2 agency; and

Documented in the Employer Agreement. (See 7.3.3.2 )

The W-2 agency must provide case management services to help individuals succeed in a TEMP job. This includes, but is not limited to:

Frequent follow-up with the employer and TEMP employee, including employer site visits;

Conflict mediation between employers and TEMP employees;

Identification and facilitation of referrals for work supports, such as transportation and child care, to support job retention; and

Ensuring individuals have information about work-related benefits, including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Transitional FoodShare, BadgerCare, Wisconsin Shares, and other available resources.