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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 18

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 63 Chapter 18 WV WORKS Activities/Requirements

must explain to the participant the importance of completing this screening and explain that the results of this screening could help provide further referrals and services to him. Refusal to sign the DFA-WVW-40 will not result in a sanction. Work-Eligible Individuals are referred for additional EHI screening(s) under the following conditions: • The Case Manager becomes aware of changes in the participant’s mental health condition which indicate that new or additional mental health issues may exist. • The participant previously declined to complete the EHI but is now willing to complete the screening. The Case Manager must notify the Assessment Specialist when participants are scheduled to complete the EHI only. Results of the EHI must be scored and returned to the local Case Manager for follow-up with the participant. If the screening indicates a referral is needed in one or more of the areas listed on the scoring key, The Case Manager must go over the results with the participant. If indicated, the Case Manager must offer the participant a referral to the appropriate available mental health agency or professional for diagnosis and follow-up unless the participant is already receiving services from a mental health professional. A face-to-face meeting between the Case Manager and the participant is the preferred method of reviewing the EHI. If the participant declines a referral and/or follow-up services the Case Manager must record this in the eligibility system. 18.7.6.F Case Manager Follow-Up When the test results are received, the Case Manager records the information in the eligibility system and schedules an interview with the participant as soon as possible to discuss the test results as appropriate. At this interview, the Case Manager may provide the participant with a copy of the test results. Staff may contact the Department of Education Assessment Specialist for questions or help in evaluating the results of TABE, Learning Needs Screening, or Work Keys. Special attention should be paid to the recommendations made by the Assessment Specialist for possible referral to programs and services. Recommendations by the Assessment Specialist must be addressed, and appropriate referrals made by the Case Manager. NOTE: If the participant fails to show up for the EHI and/or Learning Needs Screening, the Case Manager must attempt to have the participant complete them or sign the DFA-WVW-40 at the first opportunity.