1023-2           GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CM DURING DISCOVERY/PROFILE

The Work Services Case Manager (CM) and the FST Family Support Team are an integral part of both Discovery and Profile development. The CM has responsibility to follow procedures for Discovery referral, as well as follow-up on referrals through regular contact with the DS Discovery Services and the client. Knowledge of the progress of Discovery and Profile writing is critical to the primary goal of maximizing self-sufficiency and sustainable employment.

The CM Case Manager integrates the DS as an equal member of the FST once Discovery is initiated. At the client’s discretion, the CM and FST members are selectively interviewed to contribute to Discovery. As Discovery concludes and Profile writing commences the FST provides valuable input that ultimately enhances the information shared at the EPM Employment Planning Meeting, by highlighting the client’s work interest areas, contributions and conditions that impact employment; all critical to determining employment options.