MFIP:
County agencies have considerable flexibility to design a referral process for MFIP Employment Services (MFIP-ES).

Give or send the Notice of Requirement to Attend MFIP Overview (DHS-2929) (PDF) to clients required to attend the MFIP overview. The Notice of Requirement to Attend MFIP Overview (DHS-2929) (PDF) explains the requirement to attend the overview, the consequences for failure to attend, and appeal information.

Job counselors will explain the additional rights and responsibilities of participating in MFIP-ES, and will distribute the Employment Services - Responsibilities, Rights and Consent (DHS-3172) (PDF) to clients when they attend the overview.


DWP:
County agencies have considerable flexibility to design a referral process for DWP Employment Services.

Within 1 working day of determination that the applicant is eligible for DWP, but before benefits are issued to or on behalf of the family unit, refer all caregivers to Employment Services. The referral must be in writing and must contain ALL the following information:

●	Notification that applicants are required to develop an Employment Plan as part of the application process or the DWP application will be denied.
●	The Employment Services Provider name and phone number.
●	The immediate availability of supportive services, including, but not limited to, child care, transportation, and other work-related aid.
●	The rights, responsibilities, and obligations of participants in the program, including, but not limited to, the grounds for good cause, the consequences of refusing or failing to participate fully with program requirements, and the appeal process.

SNAP:
Minnesota operates a voluntary Employment and Training (E&T) program. SNAP recipients can choose whether or not to seek employment and training services such as free training, supportive services, transportation assistance and other job related necessities. Encourage recipients to make use of employment and training services. The services can help participants meet work requirements in order to earn additional months of SNAP benefits and also improve their employment prospects and wage potential. The goal is to assist recipients in obtaining a livable wage, leading toward self-sufficiency.

An automatic referral from MAXIS will refer time-limited adults subject to work requirements to SNAP Employment and Training when SNAP eligibility is determined or when the recipient’s exemption from the time limit ends.

When the SNAP recipient states that he/she wishes to volunteer, add a worker comment to the MAXIS/Workforce One (WF1) referral stating the recipient is volunteering.


MSA, GA, GRH:
No provisions.