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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 18
West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 70 Chapter 18 WV WORKS Activities/Requirements
case review is the next required contact. See Section 18.2.4 for information regarding the 55th month case review.
Job development and the subsequent placement of Work-Eligible participants in employment are the primary focus of WV WORKS. The WV WORKS staff is expected to be visible in the community and participate in various employment-related activities and initiatives. The WV WORKS staff is expected to relate to private employers and related organizations professionally, honestly, and with integrity. Job development and placement efforts must be coordinated closely with the local WorkForce West Virginia office. As appropriate, Work-Eligible participants are required to register with WorkForce West Virginia and to keep their applications current. To increase the resources available to the participant, contacts are established and maintained with DRS, Department of Education, Community Action Agencies, and other public and private organizations which could offer activities or support.
Childcare must be made available to any Work-Eligible participant who needs it in order to accept employment or to participate in another work activity. The participant must be referred to the appropriate Resource and Referral agency. Childcare must be arranged before placement.
When the Case Manager and the Work-Eligible Individual agree that the participant could benefit from a mentor for counseling and guidance, the participant may be assigned to a mentor. Mentoring may be accomplished by assigning a mentor to work individually with one or more participants. In addition, a mentor or team of two or more mentors may provide assistance to one or a group of participants. The method selected is based on the participant’s needs and the resources available. Being a mentor does not allow access to or knowledge of confidential information about the participant. The Case Manager must obtain the participant’s written permission prior to providing