W-2 Barrier Screening Tool (BST) In-Service

1. W-2 Barrier Screening Tool (BST) In-Service

2. Course objectives • Objectives • Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: • Market the value of completing the BST to W-2 applicants and participants • Use the W-2 Basic Assumptions as a guide to marketing the BST • Demonstrate the skills needed to administer the BST • Make appropriate referrals based on the BST summary DCF/DFES/BWF Partner Training Section

3. References • W-2 Manual Chapter 5.4.1 • W-2 Barrier Screening Tool Agreement DCF/DFES/BWF Partner Training Section

4. Policy • When to offer the BST • Prior to initial placement to those who have not previously completed the BST. • Once an applicant or participant has completed the BST, there is no requirement to offer the BST again, unless: • The applicant reapplies for W-2 and his or her case has been closed for a period of one year or more; • The individual requests to have the BST readministered; • The FEP has reason to believe that readministering the BST may help identify a barrier that is affecting the participant’s ability to work or participate in work training activities. DCF/DFES/BWF Partner Training Section

5. Policy continued • The FEP is considering denying an initial 24-month or 60-month W-2 time limit extension and the BST has not been completed or declined within 12 calendar months prior to the participant’s 24th or 60th month in an ongoing case. If the BST was not completed or declined within 12 calendar months prior to the end of the time limit, the FEP cannot deny an extension until the BST is offered to the participant using the BST Agreement form; or • The individual’s W-2 case has been closed for a period of one year or more. • At the time of application, the individual has either 60 months on his or her life time limit or 24 months on one of the placement time limits. In these circumstances, the FEP must offer the BST at application. DCF/DFES/BWF Partner Training Section

6. Purpose of a BST • To identify the potential presence or risk of a personal barrier to normal functioning in an employment setting DCF/DFES/BWF Partner Training Section

7. How to offer the W-2 BST • W-2 BST Agreement • How do you set up the offering of the BST? • What assurances do you make to the applicant/ participant? • What options do you give the applicant/ participant when offering the BST? DCF/DFES/BWF Partner Training Section

8. Limited English Proficiency • Agencies must make applicants/ participants aware of the availability of qualified interpreters to assist in completing the BST for individuals who cannot speak, read, write, or understand the English language at a level that permits them to interact effectively with program service providers. DCF/DFES/BWF Partner Training Section

9. BST- CARES Functionality • Anytime after a CARES Work Program referral date a worker can: • Create a completed record, or • Create a declined record How and when are referrals made to the work programs? DCF/DFES/BWF Partner Training Section

10. BST- CARES Functionality • Prior to eligibility confirmation and placement • The ACEO/ACPE/ACFO/AIJR driver flow will allow workers to refer an individual to work programs prior to confirming eligibility • After confirmation of eligibility and placement • The AIWP screen is used for referral DCF/DFES/BWF Partner Training Section

11. BST—Domestic Abuse Screen • Domestic abuse and Sexual Abuse • Review Good Cause Claim for not cooperating with child support DCF/DFES/BWF Partner Training Section

12. BST-Functional Screen • Mobility • Physical Demands • Environmental Conditions • Self Care • Communications • Social Skills • Work Limitations DCF/DFES/BWF Partner Training Section

13. BST- Screen 2 • Learning Needs • Trauma • Mental Health • Traumatic Brain Injury • Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse DCF/DFES/BWF Partner Training Section

14. BST- Family Needs Section II • Child Part A. Background • Child Part C. Daily Living Needs • Child Part D. Child Care Needs • Adult Part A. Health Needs • Adult Part B. Daily Living Needs DCF/DFES/BWF Partner Training Section

15. Applicant/Participant How did it feel taking the BST? Best practices observed What could be improved? Case Managers How easy or difficult is it to use the script? How did you respond when a question was asked? Debrief- DCF/DFES/BWF Partner Training Section

16. W-2 BST Summary • How is this summary reviewed with the customer? DCF/DFES/BWF Partner Training Section

17. Referrals based on BST Summary • What types of referrals may be made based on BST summary? • What is your process for referral for formal assessment? • Is there an approval process? • Who are your referral resources? DCF/DFES/BWF Partner Training Section

18. Course objectives • Objectives • Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: • Market the value of completing the BST to W-2 applicants and participants • Use the W-2 Basic Assumptions as a guide to marketing the BST • Demonstrate the skills needed to administer the BST • Make appropriate referrals based on the BST summary Thank you for participating and please complete the evaluation! DCF/DFES/BWF Partner Training Section