Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Department of Human Services
Chapter 794.1 - FIRST-TO-WORK PROGRAM
Subchapter 3 - PROGRAM COMPONENTS
Section 17-794.1-25 - Community work experience program (CWEP)

(a) The department may place individuals in the CWEP to improve employability of individuals if sufficient private sector employment is not available. CWEP may be authorized if a WEI or an OWEI is unable to find unsubsidized employment, or is not prepared for available employment.

(b) CWEP shall provide work experience and training through placement with a public agency or a private non-profit.

(c) The maximum number of hours an individual is required to participate in the program is determined by the number of hours which would result from dividing the total sum of a family's monthly AFDC grant and food stamp benefit amounts by the greater of the federal or state minimum wage.

(d) CWEP placements and assignments shall take into account the individual's prior training, experience, and skills.

(e) A reassessment and revision of the individual's employability plan shall be made at the conclusion of each assignment, if necessary, and after each six months of participation in the program, or as otherwise appropriate.

(f) CWEP shall not be used to fill established, unfilled position vacancies in accord with section 407(f)(2) of the Social Security Act.

(g) CWEP activity shall be supervised by an employer, work site sponsor, or other responsible party daily.

(h) Job search, job readiness activities, and vocational educational training shall not be considered a part of CWEP.

(i) The department may pay for costs of child care, transportation, and support services for participants in a CWEP, provided funds are available.