If a former Work First applicant/recipient who has in the past failed to comply with either a referral to a QPSA or QPSA treatment recommendation applies for Work First, refer the applicant back to the QPSA using the Substance Abuse Behavioural Checklist II screening tool. The QPSA will either assess the applicant if no prior assessment has been completed; or, if an assessment has been completed and a substance abuse diagnosis determined within the last 30 days, the QPSA will refer the applicant back to a treatment provider for treatment. If the assessment and diagnosis is not current, i.e., within the last 30 days, the QPSA will reassess. If the applicant is non-compliant with treatment recommendations, the Work First caseworker will initiate the steps to reduce the family’s need standard and put in place a protective payee.
