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CWES Orientation and Appraisal
Orientation
During the CalWORKs Employment Services (CWES) orientation, the following information is explained to the client:
- Rights and responsibilities in the CWES program
- An overview of CalWORKs (Benefits and Employment Services)
- CalWORKs 60-month lifetime limit
- Welfare-to-Work (WTW) activities
- Required hours of participation
- Monthly reporting and satisfactory progress
- Child care, transportation, ancillary, and other supportive services
- Non-compliance process and WTW sanction information
- Family Services
- Online CalWORKs Appraisal Tool (OCAT)
- Assisting with the federal Work Participation Rate (WPR) sample.
Appraisal
The Associate Employment Counselor (AEC)/Employment Counselor (EC) must complete an interactive face-to face appraisal interview, including administering the Learning Disability (LD) Screening Tool with the client. The purpose of the appraisal interview is to review the forms completed during the orientation, evaluate the client’s education, work history, and personal history information.
In addition, the AEC/EC will review and discuss the My Road Map, Potholes & Detours (SCD 2503) with the client, time remaining on the CalWORKs 60-month Time of Aid Clock, any previous post assessment WTW plan, and CalSAWS history to help client determine the appropriate WTW activity to develop the client’s initial WTW plan. Supportive services are assigned to support the client’s WTW plan.
Note: Social Services Benefits Specialists (SSBSs) can refer clients to CWES for same-day orientation and appraisal, which will be scheduled when possible.
Refer to CWES Handbook Chapter 2 Orientation and Appraisal for more information on these topics.
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