Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 37 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 37.78 - TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF)
Subchapter 37.78.8 - TANF Employment and Training
Rule 37.78.810 - TANF CASH ASSISTANCE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING: WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENT (WEX)
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) "Work experience" means placement in a formal job site training experience that provides an individual with an opportunity to acquire the general skills, training, knowledge, and work habits necessary to obtain employment. All work experience placements have a detailed training plan. The main purpose of work experience is to improve the employability of those who cannot find unsubsidized employment. Other specific purposes of the work experience placement component are to:
(2) After consulting with the participant and review of the WEX site goals and training plan, the department shall determine what work experience training site will best suit the individualized needs of the participant and how many hours per week the participant shall be required to participate. However, participants may not be required to participate more than 40 hours per week in work experience component activities.
(3) A participant's assignment to a work experience component site is subject to the following requirements:
(4) A participant shall not be assigned to a site until the department and the sponsoring agency have entered into an agreement.
53-4-212, MCA; IMP, 53-2-201, 53-4-211, 53-4-601, 53-4-613, MCA;