CWES Assessment - When to Refer for Assessment
In-House Assessment Referrals
A referral for a CWES In-House Assessment may be made when a client:
- Does not obtain employment after completing any pre-Assessment job service activity.
- Discloses a mental, emotional, physical, medical, or an illiteracy that negatively impacts the client’s ability to obtain and/or retain employment. This includes, but is not limited to domestic abuse, mental health and/or substance abuse (drug and/or alcohol).
- Does not read or write in English or in their native language and this limitation negatively impacts the ability to obtain or retain employment.
- Displays irregular behavior patterns that staff or service providers feel may negatively impact the ability to obtain or retain employment.
- Fails to benefit from, or make progress in, the assigned activity due to significant barriers.
- Requests that a change be made in the “Welfare-to-Work Plan Activity Assignment” (WTW 2) because ALL of the following apply:
- The WTW 2 is no longer appropriate
- Time on the 60-month clock remains, and
- The Employment Counselor and Supervisor concur.
- Attends an adult education program and the service provider recommends In-House Assessment.
- Declares that a referral has been made to, or services are being received from, The State Department of Rehabilitation (DOR).
- Is a child aged 16–17 who is not enrolled in, and regularly attending, school and has a CalWORKs penalty imposed.
Refer to School Attendance [EAS 42-719] for more information.
- Is employed full-time and that individual needs or is requesting skills upgrades or other job advancement services.
- Client wants to participate in WTW Plan activities beyond the Domestic Abuse Services.
- Requires changes to their WTW Plan due to Domestic Abuse services and vocational goal changes.
- Receives recommendation from Key to Success or DOR.
- A student wants to change his/her SIP goal.
- Student is interested in attending Gavilan Community College short-term certification program.
Refer to Referrals to Gavilan College for additional information.
SIP Changes Greater Than 30 Days
A SIP change is not allowed if greater than 30 days from the date the WTW Plan was signed. A participant who requests a change to their SIP must be referred to In-house Assessment (group testing) for the development of a Post-Assessment WTW Plan which includes:
- An evaluation of the participant’s request,
- Work history,
- Education and training background,
- Employability, and
- Current SIP status.
Note: During the plan revision, the participant is required to participate in their SIP. Once the WTW Plan is revised, it becomes a Post-Assessment WTW Plan. The participant’s SIP status is ended. The Post-Assessment WTW Plan will include WTW activities which meet the federal core and weekly participation requirements.
Related Topics
CWES Assessment - Disclosure of Medical Condition, Domestic Abuse, Mental Health, or Substance Abuse
CWES Assessment - CalWORKs 2.0
CWES Assessment - Referral for Assessment
CWES Assessment - Adult Education Transfers to Community College
CWES Post-Assessment Referrals After a Break In Cash Aid
CWES In-House Assessment Referral Procedures
CWES Assessment - Referrals to Gavilan College
CWES Assessment - Outcome of In-House Assessment Referral
CWES Assessment - Concurrent Assessment Referral for Continuing Clients
CWES Assessment - Tools And Process
CWES Post-Assessment Welfare-to-Work (WTW) Plan Development Process
CWES Assessment - Referral Summary Chart
CWES Assessment - Third-Party Assessment Procedures
CWES Assessment - Physical and Mental Capacities Questionnaires
CWES Assessment - Learning Disabilities
CWES Assessment - Occupational Background Checks