Division of Family and Economic Security, Bureau of Working Families

Wisconsin Works (W-2) Manual


5.5.2 Qualified Assessing Agency

A formal assessment must be completed by one or more qualified assessing agencies or individuals.

A professional qualified to perform a formal assessment may include a:

  • Medical or mental health professional;
  • Social worker;
  • Psychologist;
  • Neuro-psychologist;
  • Division of Vocational Rehabilitation counselor; or
  • Similar qualified assessing agency or individual.

To be considered a qualified assessing professional, the agency or individual must demonstrate:

  • A competency or successful completion of training in the appropriate field and be certified by an appropriate accreditation organization; and
  • An understanding of the objectives of the assessment based on W-2 referral information, the initial interview, and stated purpose of the evaluation.