DCF 101.15(3)(c)3.3. The information that a W-2 agency gives to an individual on community-based domestic abuse services shall be:
DCF 101.15(3)(c)3.a.a. Provided orally and in writing.
DCF 101.15(3)(c)3.b.b. Current and updated as necessary.
DCF 101.15(3)(c)3.c.c. Culturally appropriate for the individual participant.
DCF 101.15(3)(c)3.d.d. Provided in languages other than English as appropriate in accordance with the W-2 contract requirements under s. 49.143 (2), Stats.
DCF 101.15(3)(c)4.4. The information that a W-2 agency provides to an individual on community-based domestic abuse services shall include information on local providers of the following domestic abuse services:
DCF 101.15(3)(c)4.a.a. Law enforcement for immediate protection.
DCF 101.15(3)(c)4.b.b. Shelters or programs for battered individuals.
DCF 101.15(3)(c)4.c.c. Sexual assault provider services.
DCF 101.15(3)(c)4.d.d. Medical services and counseling.
DCF 101.15(3)(c)4.e.e. Sexual assault nurse examiners services.
DCF 101.15(3)(c)4.f.f. Domestic abuse and sexual assault hotlines.
DCF 101.15(3)(c)4.g.g. Legal counseling and advocacy.
DCF 101.15(3)(c)4.h.h. Mental health care.
DCF 101.15(3)(c)4.i.i. Counseling.
DCF 101.15(3)(c)4.j.j. Support groups.
DCF 101.15(3)(c)5.5. If the individual elects to receive counseling or supportive services, the W-2 agency shall provide appropriate community–based referrals to the individual.
DCF 101.15(3)(d)(d) Voluntary participation. A W-2 participant may refuse to be screened for domestic abuse or may refuse information on or referrals to community-based domestic abuse services without sanction. Participation in the domestic abuse screening and information and referral process may not be a condition of eligibility for a W-2 participant.
DCF 101.15 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, October, 1997, No. 502, eff. 11-1-97; CR 02-050: am. (2), cr. (3) Register January 2003 No. 565, eff. 2-1-03; correction in (3) (b) 5. made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register November 2006 No. 611; corrections in (2) and (3) (b) 5. made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register November 2008 No. 635; CR 21-091: am. (3) (b) 2., 3. Register July 2022 No. 799, eff. 8-1-22.
DCF 101.16DCF 101.16Work programs.
DCF 101.16(1)(1)Unsubsidized employment.
DCF 101.16(1)(a)(a) Job search, orientation and training activities.
DCF 101.16(1)(a)1.1. An individual who applies for a Wisconsin works employment position may be required by the Wisconsin works agency to search for unsubsidized employment during the period that the individual’s application is being processed as a condition of eligibility.
DCF 101.16(1)(a)2.2. A satisfactory search effort for unsubsidized employment may include but is not limited to the following elements: participating in job orientation under subd. 3., making contacts with employers, submitting job applications to employers, participating in job interviews with employers, and conducting any other search activities specified in the participant’s employability plan. The FEP shall determine whether a participant’s search effort for unsubsidized employment is satisfactory on a case-by-case basis. The FEP may deny eligibility for placement in a W-2 employment position for an applicant who fails to complete required unsubsidized employment search activities or an applicant who fails to accept a bona fide offer of employment without good cause under s. DCF 101.20.
DCF 101.16(1)(a)3.3. As a condition of eligibility, a Wisconsin works agency may require an applicant for a Wisconsin works employment position to participate in job orientation while the application is being processed. In this subdivision, “job orientation” means activities designed to help applicants prepare for work by learning general workplace expectations, work behavior and attitudes necessary to successfully compete in the labor market, help an applicant build self-esteem and increase an applicant’s self-confidence.
DCF 101.16(1)(a)4.4. A Wisconsin works agency may require a participant in a Wisconsin works employment position to engage in training activities permitted as part of the participant’s placement under sub. (2), (3) or (4) and included in the W-2 participant’s employability plan.
DCF 101.16(1)(am)(am) Review process for participants in a case management services for job-ready individuals placement. Every 30 days that a Wisconsin works agency has provided case management services to a participant in a case management services for job-ready individuals placement and the participant has not obtained unsubsidized employment after legitimate efforts to secure employment, the agency shall review the participant’s case to determine whether the participant should continue in the case management services for job-ready individuals placement or be placed in a trial employment match program job under s. 49.147 (3), Stats., community service job, or transitional placement. In reviewing the participant’s case, the Wisconsin works agency shall consider all of the following:
DCF 101.16(1)(am)1.1. Whether the participant obtained interviews or job offers that matched the participant’s skills, abilities, and interests.
DCF 101.16(1)(am)2.2. Whether previously identified barriers that could be addressed with Wisconsin works services were addressed effectively.