Work First 104D – FAMILY VIOLENCE OPTION

III. LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

Counties must develop a local plan addressing how the Option will be implemented and operated locally. The protocol must include, at a minimum:

• The qualified family violence agencies/individuals within the community who will accept referrals for Work First participants;

• The individual/agency responsible for screening/assessment;

• The worker within the agency responsible for giving notifications;

• Crisis intervention procedures.

A sample plan (Attachment 1) may be used as a guide for developing the county plan.

Each county must designate an individual(s) within DSS or get the assistance of an outside agency to conduct screenings and/or assessments.

The individual conducting the assessment must be trained in family violence. Although there is no licensing procedure for family violence professionals, counties should carefully select the individuals/agencies who will be responsible for conducting in-depth assessments. In making the selection, consult with 1 or more of the following: The Council for Women, the NC Coalition against Domestic Violence, or the local domestic violence program in the county or area recognized by the NC Council for Women.