9 CCR 2503-6-3.607 - Initial Workforce Development (WD)
All work eligible clients will have a Workforce Development Screening completed within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of application as defined in section 26-2-708, C.R.S. Benefits shall not be delayed or postponed for any Workforce Development requirement.
The Workforce Development Screening shall consist of an evaluation of basic skills, past employment, and employability for a client who is 18 years of age or older, or who is 16 years of age or older, but is not yet 18 years old and is not attending high school or a high school equivalency program and has not completed high school or obtained a certificate of high school equivalency.
Once referred to Workforce Development, all work eligible clients must have the State prescribed Workforce Development Assessment completed at their initial Workforce Development appointment.
All counties shall use the State prescribed Condition Agreement that clearly outlines the expectations of the county and the client. The county worker shall review the Condition Agreement with the client within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of the Workforce Development Screening as defined in section 26-2-708, C.R.S.
The client shall sign the Condition Agreement, using a valid form of signature, one time per application.
The Individualized Plan shall be developed collaboratively between the county worker and the client, addressing the family's needs, goals, and supports. The Individualized Plan shall be comprehensive including matters relating to securing and maintaining training, education, or work. No abbreviations or acronyms shall be used. The Individualized Plan shall identify goals and determine manageable action steps for satisfying the objectives.
The first Individualized Plan shall be developed at the same time the county worker and client review the Condition Agreement (within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of the Workforce Development Screening).
The county worker shall ensure the client understands the terms of the Individualized Plan. The client shall indicate by a valid form of signature as defined in 3.601 and date that they agree with the Individualized Plan. If the client does not agree with the Individualized Plan, the client may follow the steps outlined in section 3.609.7 regarding due process.
If a client does not participate in the Workforce Development program prior to signing the first Individualized Plan, this shall be considered Demonstrable Evidence, as defined in 3.601, and will result in the closure of the grant payment. Once an Individualized Plan is signed, clients that do not participate in the Workforce Development program are subject to re-engagement according to 3.608.3.
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