7.4.2.2 W-2 T Participation Requirements

An in-depth formal assessment will determine:

The appropriate level of W-2 participation;

An individual’s ability to engage in specific work and training activities; and

The need for supportive services, accommodations, auxiliary aids, or communication assistance. (See 5.5.1 )

Attendance and cooperation with an in-depth assessment may satisfy participation requirements pending the results of the formal assessment. A W-2 payment reduction cannot be imposed on a participant for declining to complete a formal assessment. (See 5.5.7 )

Based on the results of the assessment, the participant may be assigned up to 40 hours per week in activities, which may include:

Work training;

Other W-2 T activities; and

Education and training.

The following two tables provide a non-exhaustive list of examples of work training and other activities for W-2 T participants and the corresponding activity codes and statuses the FEP may assign.

See 8.2.2 for information on education and training activities that may be assigned to W-2 T participants.

W-2 T Work Training Activity Examples Assignable activities may include Community rehabilitation program that provides directly or facilitates the provision of vocational rehabilitation to individuals with disabilities to help them maximize opportunities for employment. Services may include vocational assessment, job readiness training, job placement, and on-the-job support targeted at individuals with disabilities. Disability and Learning Assessment (AD); Career Planning & Counseling (CE); Employment Search (ES); Mentor/Coach (MN); Job Readiness/Motivation (MO); Occupational Testing (OC); On-The-Job Training (OJT); Paid Work Experience in the public sector, not funded by TANF (SW); and Work Experience (WE). Volunteer activity. Work Experience (WE). Activities similar to a CSJ but with more supervision. (See 7.4.1 ) Technical College Activities (TC); Work Experience (WE); Job search activities (ES); and Vocational rehabilitation (VA, VE, VL).

Other W-2 T Activity Examples Assignable Activities may include AODA detoxification, assessment, and treatment. AODA Counseling (CA); AODA Assessment (AA); and Personal Development (PD). Activities that provide support for children with special needs. Family Member Treatment/Counseling (FC). Activities related to obtaining shelter or retaining safety in a domestic abuse situation, or other activities needed to stabilize a family. Domestic Violence Assessment and Supportive Services (AV); and Personal Development (PD). Caring for a family member with an incapacity of such severity that without home care, the incapacitated member’s health and well-being would be significantly affected, as determined by the W-2 agency. Caring for Other Family Member (CF); and Caring for Disabled Child (CD).* Court-ordered activities. Court-Related/Legal Appointments (LA). Counseling or physical rehabilitation activities. Physician’s Assessment (AL); Ongoing Medical/Personal Care (MP); and Physical Rehabilitation (PR). Mental health activities, as prescribed by an appropriate health care professional. Mental Health Assessment (AM); and Mental Health Counseling (CM).

*See 6.4.1 for more information on participation statuses.