Minn. Stat. § 142G.50
Subd. 1. Scope.
The terms used in sections 142G.25, 142G.27, 142G.37, 142G.42, 142G.50 to 142G.65, 142G.70, 142G.71, and 142G.75 to 142G.77 have the meanings given them in this section.
Subd. 2. Employment and training services.
"Employment and training services" means programs, activities and services that are designed to assist participants in obtaining and retaining employment.
Subd. 3. Employment and training service provider.
"Employment and training service provider" means:
(3) a local public health department under section 145A.17, subdivision 4a, that a county has designated to provide employment and training services and is included in the county's service agreement submitted under section 142G.76, subdivision 4.
An employment and training services provider meeting this definition may deliver employment and training services under this chapter.
Subd. 4. Employment plan.
"Employment plan" means a plan developed by the job counselor and the participant which identifies the participant's most direct path to unsubsidized employment, lists the specific steps that the caregiver will take on that path, and includes a timetable for the completion of each step. The plan should also identify any subsequent steps that support long-term economic stability. For participants who request and qualify for a family violence waiver, an employment plan must be developed by the job counselor and the participant, and in consultation with a person trained in domestic violence and follow the employment plan provisions in section 142G.56, subdivision 3.
Subd. 5. Functional work literacy.
"Functional work literacy" means an intensive English as a second language program that is work focused and offers at least 20 hours of class time per week.
Subd. 6. Job counselor.
"Job counselor" means a staff person employed by or under contract with the employment and training services provider who delivers services as specified in sections 142G.51, 142G.53 to 142G.59, and 142G.65.
Subd. 7. Participant.
"Participant" means a recipient of MFIP assistance who participates or is required to participate in employment and training services under sections 142G.51 to 142G.53, 142G.55 to 142G.59, and 142G.71.
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Subd. 8. Provider.
"Provider" means an employment and training service provider.
Subd. 9. Suitable employment.
"Suitable employment" means employment that:
Subd. 10. Supported work.
"Supported work" means a subsidized or unsubsidized work experience placement with a public or private sector employer, which may include services such as individualized supervision and job coaching to support the participant on the job.
Subd. 11. Work activity.
(a) "Work activity" means any activity in a participant's approved employment plan that leads to employment. For purposes of the MFIP program, this includes activities that meet the definition of work activity under the participation requirements of TANF. Work activity includes:
(3) uncompensated work experience, including community service, the community work experience program as specified in section 142G.61, unpaid apprenticeships or internships, and supported work when a wage subsidy is not provided. Uncompensated work experience is only an option if the participant has been unable to obtain or maintain paid employment in the competitive labor market, and no paid work experience programs are available to the participant. Prior to placing a participant in uncompensated work, the county must inform the participant that the participant will be notified if a paid work experience or supported work position becomes available. Unless a participant consents in writing to participate in uncompensated work experience, the participant's employment plan may only include uncompensated work experience if the following criteria are met: