1001-2          EMPLOYABILITY ASSESSMENT

An employability assessment of strengths, skills, prior work experience, education, training, and other characteristics affecting the participant's ability to work is required for each individual who is:

1. Age 18 or older; or,
2. Under age 18, without a high school diploma or GEDGeneral Education Diploma, and not attending secondary school;
3. In addition to the requirements noted above:

1. A new client will complete an Employability Assessment including form TA5 within 30 days of referral.
2. Clients will complete a new Employability Assessment, including for TA5 with 30 days of referral if the participant's case closes for a calendar month and in re-referred to Work Services. 
3. In a two-parent family, both parents must have an employability assessment; and,
4. If the household includes an ineligible alien or the father of an unborn child in a 3rd trimester case, these individuals must be referred for case management and be given the opportunity to engage in program activities; but participation is voluntary and clients cannot be penalized for non-participation.

An employability assessment begins an ongoing open discussion with the client(s) that is the basis for assessment, self-sufficiency planning and a productive case management relationship. Thorough documentation of the employability assessment conversation is required.  It is an open discussion with a client that is an ongoing process throughout the application period.  Every interaction with the client is an opportunity for an assessment.  

Information gathered from screenings, assessments, and other service providers are used to help the client develop an effective FSSPFamily Self Sufficiency Plan, identify services needed, assign meaningful activities, and provide appropriate supports that promote and assist the participant's progress toward self-sufficiency and independence from Temporary Assistance.