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Division of Family and Economic Security, Bureau of Working Families Wisconsin Works (W-2) Manual |
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5.2.1 Informal Assessment
Informal assessment is an ongoing case management practice, which starts during the W-2W-2 application period and continues until the individual no longer receives W-2 services.
A comprehensive informal assessment via the WWPWWP Informal Assessment Driver Flow must be completed and submitted prior to initial W-2 placement and at each placement change.
The purpose of the informal assessment process under W-2 is to help the FEP better understand the goals and needs of the individual and their family to determine the:
- Individual's ability to become employed;
- Services and activities necessary for the individual to secure and maintain stable employment;
- Appropriate W-2 placement of a participant;
- Existence of potential disabilities or other specific limitations;
- Need for further career assessment and planning;
- Need for vocational evaluation/assessment; and
- Need for a formal assessment of any disabilities or other employment barriers by a qualified assessing agency or individual.
Multiple approaches to informal assessment can be used, based on individual needs. Additional approaches to conducting informal assessment may include:
- Automated screening and assessment tools available within the W-2 agency;
- Information gathered through case management meetings;
- Worksite performance evaluations;
- Goal setting exercises/tools (e.g., where do you want to be in six months? Two years?, etc.); and
- Experience with following through on job search and other assigned activities.