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RE: APPROVE REVISION TO OPERATIONS MANUAL, SECTION 6.000, COLORADO
WORKS IN WELD COUNTY AND CHILD CARE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services has presented a revision to the
Operations Manual, Section 6.000, Colorado Works in Weld County and Child Care Policies
and Procedures, to the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, for consideration and
approval, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said revision, a copy
of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, Colorado, ex-officio Board of Social Services, that the revision to the Operations
Manual, Section 6.000, Colorado Works in Weld County and Child Care Policies and
Procedures for the Department of Social Services be, and hereby is, approved.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 17th day of April, A.D., 2000.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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2000-0873
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41, 116 - GREELEY,CO 80632
Administration and Public Assistance(970)362-1551
Child Support(970)352-6933
COLORADO MEMORANDUM
TO: Barbara J. Kirkmeyer, Chair Date: April 12, 2000
Board of County Commissioners
FR: Judy A. Griego, Director, Social Services (k(Ail'I -)
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RE: Revision to Section 6.000, Colorado Works in Weld County and
Child Care Policies and Procedures, Weld County Department of
Social Services Operations Manual
Enclosed for Board approval is a revision to Section 6.000, Colorado Works in Weld
County and Child Care Policies and Procedures, Weld County Department of Social
Services Operations Manual.
The purposes of the revision are to:
1. Add a general description regarding the intent and process of Client Assessment
under the provision of Section 6.003 for applicants and recipients under the
Colorado Works Program.
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2. Revise the provision under 6.002.21 regarding substance abuse screening under
the Client Assessment process with applicants and recipients of the Colorado
Works in Weld County program. The provision outlines the screening process
and the designated screening form to be used by staff for this purpose. The
screening form will be reviewed and evaluated by a Certified Alcohol and Drag
Counselor.
If you have any questions, please telephone me at extension 6510.
2000-0873
Colorado Works in Weld County and Child Care Policies and Procedures
6.002 Eligibility and Basic Grant Assistance
Effective 9/10/97
6.002.1 Eligibility
The Department will follow those general eligibility guidelines for Colorado Works in
Weld County as established by the Colorado Department of Human Services. The State
Department outlines these guidelines in Section 3.600, Volume III, Income Maintenance
Programs, and the Colorado State Plan for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families.
Eligible recipients for Colorado Works in Weld County benefits are subject to the
availability of funds. If funding is available, the family will be eligible for a cash grant,
services, or vouchers if:
A. The family's gross income is under the standards in effect on July 16, 1996, and;
B. Resources do not exceed $2000. Countable resources are the same as included in
Colorado's State Plan in effect on July 16, 1997, for AFDC except that one car is
exempt from countable resources.
C. Additional incentives may be available to employed individuals as outlined in the
county plan.
D. The family may be eligible for family preservation services as determined under
the standards effective as of September 30, 1995.
E. Minor parents under age eighteen:
Revised 3/98 1. who are not married must reside or intend to return to their parent's or
guardian's home unless there are indications that this may be an abusive
or neglectful environment. Those situations where there is suspected
abuse of neglect will be referred to Child Welfare Service for Evaluation;
2. who have not completed high school or its equivalent, must also attend
high school, work on a GED, or be in an alternative education or training
program approved by the State to be eligible for assistance.
F. Teen parents will be approved if they attend an educational program. If they have
dropped out, they will need to meet the provisions of eligibility for minors.
The following persons will be ineligible for Colorado Works in Weld County:
A. Fugitive felons and parole probation violators.
B. Persons convicted of drug-related felonies after July 1, 1997, unless such person is
determined to have taken action toward rehabilitation.
C. Qualified legal aliens entering the country after August 22, 1996, except federally
Colorado Works in Weld County and Child Care Policies and Procedures
authorized exceptions.
6.002.2 Domestic Violence Screening
Colorado Works in Weld County will follow the State rules concerning domestic violence
screening. All Colorado Works in Weld County applicants and recipients will be given
the opportunity voluntarily and confidentially to identify themselves as victims of
domestic violence. The Department will inform staff of support services for domestic
violence victims and make appropriate referrals to those services. Training will be
provided to Department staff on domestic violence issues and how to identify domestic
violence victims and circumstances. Colorado Works in Weld County applicants and
recipients who are domestic violence victims will have the opportunity to apply for the
county's temporary good cause exemption from work participation.
6.002.21 Substance Abuse Screening
.Added 4/00
In accordance with State Department of Human Service regulations, Volume III, Section
3.620.4, all TANF applicants/recipients participating in the Colorado Works in Weld
County Program will be required to complete a substance abuse screening form to assist
them and the Department of Social Services in identifying problems or potential problems
of alcohol and drug abuse. The alcohol and drug screening form will be completed at the
time of initial application and at each redetermination of eligibility. The screening form
will be reviewed and evaluated by a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. If the
screening form indicates a problem or potential problem with alcohol or drugs, the
counselor may require a more thorough assessment of alcohol and/or drug abuse. The
counselor, after review of the assessment, may suggest an alcohol and/or drug treatment
plan. The Department: may require the applicant/recipient to participate in an alcohol or
drug abuse treatment program as specified in Section 6.004 and Section 6.011 of the
Colorado Works in Weld County Policies and Procedures Manual as part of the
applicant's/recipient's Individual Responsibility Contract. The screening form is
included as Exhibit K.
Department staff may also make a direct referral to the Certified Alcohol and Drug
Counselor for an assessment at any time and as outlined in Section 6.004 of the Colorado
Works in Weld County Policies and Procedures Manual.
6.0023 Basic Cash Assistance
Basic cash assistance grants will be provided to eligible Colorado Works in Weld County
recipients in accordance with statewide benefit levels and other Colorado State
Department of Human Service regulations identified in Volume III, section 3.600.
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1. 0 0 Most people would lie to get what they want. 34. Crying does not help anything.
2. 0 Most people make some mistakes in their life. 35. 0 B I think there is something wrong with my memory.*
3. 0 0 I usually"go along"and do what others are doing. 36. 0 0 l have sometimes been tempted to hit people.'
4. 0 0 I have never been in trouble with the police. .37. D 0 My most important successes are not a direct result of my effort.
5. 0 0 I was always well behaved in school.' 38. 0 0 I always feel sure of myself.
o. 0 0 My troubles are not all my fault." 39. 0 0 I have never broken a major law.'
7. (] 0 I have not lived the way i should. 40. 0 0 There have been times when I have done things I couldn't remember later.
8. U U loan be friendly with people who do many wrong things. 41. 0 0 I think carefully about ail my actions.'
9. 0 0 I do not like to sit and daydream.` 42. 0 0 I have used alcohol or"pot"too much or too often.
10. 9 No one has ever criticized or punished me. 43. 0 0 Nearly everyone enjoys being picked on and made fun of.
11. 0 0 Sometimes I have a hard time sitting still. 44. 0 9 I know who is to blame for most of my troubles.
12. 0 0 People would be better off if they took my advice. 45. 0 0 I frequently make lists of things to do.
13. 0 9 At times 1 feel worn out for no special reason.' 46. 9 [1 I guess I know some pretty undesirable types.'
14. 0 0 I think I would enjoy moving to an area I've never been before. 47. 0 9 Most people will laugh at a joke at times.
15. 0 9 It is better not to talk about personal problems. 48. 0 U 1 have rarely been punished.'
16. 0 0 1 have had days, weeks or months when l couldn't get much done because I just 49. 9 0 I smoke cigarettes regularly.
wasn't up to it. 50. 0 0 At times I have been so full of energy that I felt I didn't need sleep for days at a time.
17, U U I am very respectful of authority. 51. 0 0 I have sometimes sat about when I should have been working.`
18. 0 0 I like to obey the law.' 52. 0 0 I am often resentful.
19. 0 0 I have been tempted to leave home.* 53. 0 0 I take all my responsibilities seriously.'
20. 0 0 I often feel that strangers look at me with disapproval. 54. U 0 I have neglected obligations to family or work because of drinking or using drugs.
21. 0 0 Other people would fall apart if they had to deal with what I handle. 55. 0 0 I have had a drink first thing in the morning to steady my nerves or get rid of a hangover.
22. 0 U I have avoided people I did not wish to speak to. 56. 0 0 While I was a teenager, I began drinking or using other drugs regularly.
23. 0 Some crooks are so clever that I hope they get away with what they have done. 57. 0 0 My father was/is a heavy drinker or drug user,
24. 0 0 My school teachers had some problems with me." 58. 0 0 When I drink or use drugs I tend to get into trouble.
25. 0 U I have never done anything dangerous just for fun. 59. 0 0 My drinking or other drug use causes problems between me and my family.
26. 0 I need to have something to do so I don't get bored. 60. 0 0 I do most of my drinking or drug using away from home.
27. 0 0 I have sometimes drunk too much.' 61. 0 0 At least once a week I use some non-prescription antacid and/or diarrhea medicine.
28. 0 0 Much of my life is uninteresting.* 62. 0 0 I have never felt sad over anything.
29. 0 U Sometimes I wish I could control myself better." 63. 0 U I am rarely at a loss for words.`
30. 0 0 I believe that people sometimes get confused. 64. 0 0 I am usually happy.'
31. 0 Sometimes I am no good for anything at all.' 65. 0 U I am a restless person.
3?. 0 0 I break more laws than many people.* 66. 0 0 I like doing things on the spur of the moment.
33. 0 0 If some friends and I were in trouble together, I would rather take the whole 67. 0 0 I am a binge drinker/drug user.
blame than tell on them.
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O 1 2 3 1. Had drinks with lunch? 0 1 : 2 3 1. Taken drugs to improve your thinking and feeling?
0 1 2 3 2. Taken a drink or drinks to help you express your 0 :1 2 3 2. Taken drugs to help you feel better about a problem?
feelings or ideas? 0 1 2 3 3. Taken drugs to become more aware of your senses
0 1 2 3 3. Taken a drink or drinks to relieve a tired feeling (e.g.sight, hearing, touch, etc.)?
or give you energy to keep going? 0 1 ; 2 3 4. Taken drugs to improve your enjoyment of sex?
0 1 2 3 4. Had more to drink than you intended to? 0 1 2 3 5. Taken drugs to help forget that you feel helpless
0 1 2 3 5. Experienced physical problems after drinking and unworthy?
(e.g. nausea, seeing/hearing problems, 0 1 2 3 6. Taken drugs to forget school, work, or family pressures?
dizziness, etc.)? 0 1 2 3 7. Gotten into trouble with the law because of drugs?
0 1 2 3 6. Gotten into trouble on the job, in school, or at 0 -1 2 3 8. Gotten really stoned or wiped out on drugs (more than
home because of drinking? just high)?
0 1 2 3 7. Become depressed after having sobered up? 0 1 2 3 9. Tried to talk a doctor into giving you some prescription
0 1 2 3 8. Argued with your family or friends because of drug (e.g.tranquilizers, pain killers, diet pills, etc.)?
your drinking? 0 1 2 3 10. Spent your spare time in drug-related activities (e.g.
0 1 2 3 9. Had the effects of drinking recur after not talking about drugs, buying, selling, taking, etc.)?
drinking for a while (e.g.flashbacks, 0 1 2 3 11. Used drugs and alcohol at the same time?
hallucinations, etc.)? 0 1 2 3 12. Continued to take a drug or drugs in order to avoid the
O 1 2 3 10. Had problems in relationships because of your pain of withdrawal?
drinking (e.g. loss of friends, separation, 0 1 2 3 13. Felt your drug use has kept you from getting what you
divorce, etc.)? want out of life?
O 1 2 3 11. Become nervous or had the shakes after having 0 1 2 3 14. Been accepted into a treatment program because of drug use?
sobered up?
0 1 2 3 12. Tried to commit suicide while drunk?
Marital Status: Married or equivalent 9 Never Married Q Divorced 9 Widowed 9 Separated 9
Employment Status: Full-time 9 Part-time 9 Not employed 9 Student D Homemaker 9 Disabled 0 Retired 9
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6.003 Client Assessment
Added 4/OOq It is the intent of the Colorado Works in Weld County Program that the Department will
attempt to identify, as soon as practicable, any serious barriers to employment that a
TANF applicant/recipient may have. The Department will also assist the TANF
applicant/recipient in obtaining services that will help the TANF applicant/recipient
alleviate those barriers. Factors that may be barriers to employment are: limited work
experience, low basic skills, physical and mental health problems, substance abuse, child
health or behavioral problems, family violence, housing instability, and any other serious
family problem.
Assessment of Colorado Works in Weld County applicants and recipients may be done in
stages. Initial assessments to identify emergency needs will be accomplished at the time
of application by the Department of Social Services. Further evaluation and assessment of
educational levels, learning disabilities, self-esteem, etc., will be provided by Employment
Services. Individuals requiring further assessments and/or treatment for the presence of or
potential of barriers to obtaining and maintaining employment may be referred to other
agencies or professionals.
Staff will be provided training in how to work with people facing certain barriers.
Specially trained staff may be hired or contracted with to work with TANF recipients to
conduct more in-depth diagnostic assessments and vocational evaluations. As much as
possible transitional support will be provided to individuals after obtaining employment to
assure job retention.
6.003.1 Applicants
6.003.11 Department Responsibilities
A. At initial application, Department staff will assess the individual's eligibility for
public assistance. The Department's screeners will refer applicants to the child
support enforcement unit immediately after they have expressed their intent to
apply for Colorado Works in Weld County services. An appointment will be
scheduled for the applicant to meet with the eligibility technician. The applicant
will provide a completed application and supporting documents to the technician
at this meeting.
B. The Department Eligibility Technician will complete an initial eligibility
assessment for all applicants. This assessment will identify those applicants who
may be temporarily exempt for good cause from work participation.
C. Department staff will initiate an Individual Responsibility Contract(IRC)with the
applicant. Department staff will explain verbally and in writing the Colorado
Works in Weld County program provisions,participant responsibilities, and
participant rights as outlined in the first section of the IRC. Department staff will
obtain the necessary applicant and Department staff signatures.
D. Department staff will schedule an appointment and send the applicant to
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Employment Services of Weld County (Employment Services), which is a
subdivision of the Weld County Division of Human Services. The Department's
referral constitutes a referral of the applicant to employment.
6.003.12 Employment Services Responsibilities
A. At Employment Services, the applicant will complete an employment assessment
for individuals who are not temporarily exempt from participation in work
activities.
B. An employment assessment will be completed on all scheduled applicants. This
assessment will identify the work history, education, employment interests, skill
levels and employment goals of the applicant. The employment assessment will
also assess the applicant's need for supportive services and identify their barriers
to employment. Employment Services' staff will give applicants information on
the local labor market and current employment opportunities at the time of this
assessment.
C. The employment assessment will be the basis for completing the work activity
assignment under the IRC. Employment Services' staff will schedule applicants,
unless exempted after the employment assessment, to attend an IRC Skill
Development Seminar.
D. Upon the completion of the IRC Skill Development Seminar, Employment
Services' staff will reassess applicants who have not obtained employment and
have become recipients. Employment Services' staff will determine any
additional work activities and/or supportive services the applicant may need to
obtain or retain unsubsidized employment. This assessment may include
additional testing, including basic skills, academic, vocational assessments, or
employment and career exploration.
E. The Employment Services' staff, along with the applicant, will complete the
Second Section of the IRC as a result of this screening and assessment process.
6.003.2 Recipients
6.003.21 Department Responsibilities
A. Department staff will provide an initial eligibility and employability assessment
for the current case load as of July 1, 1997,through a mailed assessment form.
These recipients will complete mailed assessment forms between July 1, 1997,
through October 1, 1997.
B. Department staff will initiate an Individual Responsibility Contract(IRC)with the
recipient. Department staff will explain verbally and in writing the Colorado
Works in Weld County program provisions, participant responsibilities, and
participant rights as outlined in the first section of the IRC. Department staff will
obtain the necessary recipient and Department staff signatures.
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C. Department staff will schedule an appointment and send the recipient to
Employment Services. The Department's referral constitutes a referral of the
recipient to employment.
D. Depai tment staff will reassess recipients who are temporarily exempted from work
participation within three months of the last IRC to determine their readiness to
participate in an employment assessment.
6.003.22 Employment Services Responsibilities
A. At Employment Services, the recipient will complete an employment assessment
for individuals who are not temporarily exempt from participation in work
activities.
B. An employment assessment will be completed on all scheduled recipients. This
assessment will identify the work history, education, employment interests, skill
levels and employment goals of the recipient. The employment assessment will
also assess the recipient's need for supportive services and identify their barriers
to employment. Employment Services' staff will give recipients information on
the local labor market and current employment opportunities at the time of this
assessment.
C. The employment assessment will be the basis for completing the work activity
assignment under the IRC. Employment Services' staff will schedule recipients,
unless exempted after the employment assessment, to attend an IRC Skill
Development Seminar.
D. Upon the completion of the IRC Skill Development Seminar, Employment
Services' staff will reassess recipients who have not obtained employment and
have become recipients. Employment Services' staff will determine any
additional work activities and/or supportive services the recipient may need to
obtain or retain unsubsidized employment. This assessment may include
additional testing, including basic skills, academic, vocational assessments, or
employment and career exploration.
E. The Employment Services' staff, along with the recipient,will complete the
Second Section of the IRC as a result of this screening and assessment process.
6.003.3 Participant Assessment
An applicant or recipient entering employment or those placed in work activities will
undergo a participant assessment at the one month, three month, and six month intervals
of their participation.
A. Department staff, Employment Services' staff, or contractor staff will provide this
follow-up assessment to offer participants mentoring services, if appropriate.
These mentoring activities are designed to help the person retain employment and
may include, but not limited to, counseling in work ethics and job retention.
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B. Department staff or Employment Services' staff will assess participants to identify
and provide, if appropriate, any additional supportive service needs the participant
may require to maintain their employment or work activity participation.
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