(b) When an applicant is determined to be eligible for assistance under this chapter, the county shall assess whether the applicant would benefit from the lump-sum diversion program. The county shall make this determination in its sole discretion. In making this determination, the county shall consider whether the applicant is likely to be able to avoid the need for extended assistance beyond the diversion period if the family was provided one-time assistance. In making this determination, the county may consider any of the following:

1. (1) The applicant’s employment history.
2. (2) The likelihood of the applicant obtaining immediate full-time employment.
3. (3) The applicant’s general prospect for obtaining full-time employment.
4. (4) The applicant’s need for cash assistance to pay for housing or substantial and unforeseen expenses or work-related expenses.
5. (5) Housing stability.
6. (6) The adequacy of the applicant’s child care arrangements, if applicable.