Source: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/2008/cite/256J.49/subd/256J.49.13
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Section 256J.49
256J.48 256J.50
2017 Subd. 13 Revisor Instruction 2017 c 5 art 10 s 7
2014 Subd. 4 Amended 2014 c 271 art 2 s 7
2014 Subd. 13 Amended 2014 c 312 art 25 s 8
2014 Subd. 13 Amended 2014 c 291 art 11 s 18
2012 Subd. 4 Amended 2012 c 187 art 1 s 41
2011 Subd. 13 Amended 2011 c 9 art 1 s 19
2009 Subd. 1 Amended 2009 c 79 art 2 s 16
2009 Subd. 4 Amended 2009 c 79 art 2 s 17
2008 Subd. 13 Amended 2008 c 326 art 3 s 1
2008 Subd. 13 Amended 2008 c 277 art 1 s 47
2007 Subd. 13 Amended 2007 c 147 art 2 s 32
2004 Subd. 4 Amended 2004 c 288 art 4 s 44
2003 Subd. 1a Repealed 2003 c 14 art 1 s 107
2003 Subd. 2 Repealed 2003 c 14 art 1 s 107
2003 Subd. 4 Amended 2003 c 14 art 1 s 65
2003 Subd. 5 Amended 2003 c 14 art 1 s 66
2003 Subd. 6 Repealed 2003 c 14 art 1 s 107
2003 Subd. 6a New 2003 c 14 art 1 s 67
2003 Subd. 7 Repealed 2003 c 14 art 1 s 107
2003 Subd. 9 Amended 2003 c 14 art 1 s 68
2003 Subd. 12a New 2003 c 14 art 1 s 69
2003 Subd. 13 Amended 2003 c 14 art 1 s 70
2001 Subd. 1a New 2001 c 9 art 10 s 35
2001 Subd. 2 Amended 2001 c 9 art 10 s 36
2001 Subd. 11 Repealed 2001 c 9 art 10 s 67
2001 Subd. 13 Amended 2001 c 9 art 10 s 37
2000 Subd. 13 Amended 2000 c 488 art 10 s 16
1998 Subd. 4 Amended 1998 c 407 art 6 s 90
1997 256J.49 New 1997 c 85 art 1 s 39
256J.49 EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES; DEFINITIONS.
The terms used in sections 256J.50 to 256J.72 have the meanings given them in this section.
Subd. 3.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. 4.Employment and training service provider.
"Employment and training service provider" means:
(1) a public, private, or nonprofit agency with which a county has contracted to provide employment and training services and which is included in the county's service agreement submitted under section 256J.626, subdivision 4; or
(2) a county agency, if the county has opted to provide employment and training services and the county has indicated that fact in the service agreement submitted under section 256J.626, subdivision 4.
Notwithstanding section 116L.871, an employment and training services provider meeting this definition may deliver employment and training services under this chapter.
Subd. 5.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 256J.521, subdivision 3.
Subd. 6a.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. 8.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 256J.50 to 256J.55.
Subd. 9.Participant.
"Participant" means a recipient of MFIP assistance who participates or is required to participate in employment and training services under sections 256J.515 to 256J.57 and 256J.95.
Subd. 10.Provider.
"Provider" means an employment and training service provider.
[Repealed, 1Sp2001 c 9 art 10 s 67]
Subd. 12.Suitable employment.
"Suitable employment" means employment that:
(1) is within the participant's physical and mental abilities;
(2) pays hourly gross wages of not less than the applicable state or federal minimum wage;
(3) meets health and safety standards set by federal, state and county agencies; and
(4) complies with federal, state, and local antidiscrimination laws.
Subd. 12a.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. 13. Work activity.
(2) subsidized private sector or public sector employment, including grant diversion as specified in section 256J.69, on-the-job training as specified in section 256J.66, paid work experience, and supported work when a wage subsidy is provided;
(3) unpaid work experience, including community service, volunteer work, the community work experience program as specified in section 256J.67, unpaid apprenticeships or internships, and supported work when a wage subsidy is not provided. Unpaid 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 unpaid 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 unpaid work experience, the participant's employment plan may only include unpaid work experience if including the unpaid work experience in the plan will meet the following criteria:
1997 c 85 art 1 s 39; 1997 c 200 art 6 s 1 1998 c 407 art 6 s 90; 2000 c 488 art 10 s 16; 1Sp2001 c 9 art 10 s 35-37,66; 2002 c 379 art 1 s 113; 1Sp2003 c 14 art 1 s 65-70; 2004 c 206 s 52; 2004 c 288 art 4 s 44; 2007 c 147 art 2 s 32; 2008 c 277 art 1 s 47; 2008 c 326 art 3 s 1