Ongoing training for experienced W-2 workers

Ongoing training for experienced W-2 workers. (1) Standard curriculum. The department shall develop an ongoing course or courses for supervisors, experienced resource specialists, and experienced FEPs and shall make the course or courses available each year directly or through contractors. The department shall annually define required training courses and develop a standardized curriculum for each job function as needed. The curriculum shall include the following: (a) Refresher material on W-2 policy and procedure. (b) Automated systems used in the W-2 program. (c) Interpersonal skills needed to perform W-2 functions. (cg) Civil rights compliance, cultural awareness, and diversity issues. (cr) Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). (d) Enhanced case management information and skills, including: 1. Employment and training information for W–2 participants, including job readiness assessment, skills training opportunities, job search activities, career planning, labor market information, and job retention skills. 2. Special needs of the W–2 participant or a family member as those issues affect the W–2 participant’s employability, including substance abuse, domestic abuse, and physical or mental disabilities. 3. Community resources and supportive services available to assist W-2 participants. 4. Collaboration and coordination with local child welfare agencies. (2) Comparable training. A W-2 agency may develop its own training to implement the standardized curriculum under sub. (1) , with approval by the department. A W-2 agency that chooses not to participate in training offered by the department or its contractors shall submit a training implementation plan to the department for approval at least 45 days before the planned start date of training. Training plans shall be submitted to the department on an annual basis. The plan shall: (a) Specify the number of hours of classroom training, independent study, planned exercises, and activities. (b) Indicate the length of the training program. (c) Describe how learning will be evaluated. (d) Include the name, address, position title, and qualifications of each trainer.