35A-2-202 - Employment counselors -- Specialization -- Employment plan. - Utah Statutes

35A-2-202. Employment counselors -- Specialization -- Employment plan.
(1) At each employment center of a regional workforce services area established underSection 35A-2-101 there shall be employed one or more employment counselors.
(2) A client shall be assigned one employment counselor unless a client:
(a) needs only limited services under this title for which expedited procedures areappropriate; or
(b) receives diversion assistance under Section 35A-3-303.
(3) An employment counselor shall:
(a) develop an employment plan jointly with the client; and
(b) coordinate any services provided, brokered, or contracted for by the department tothat client.
(4) The employment counselor assigned to a client may be selected because of theemployment counselor's experience or knowledge in the benefits or services available under thetitle that best meet the specific needs of the client and the employment counselor's skills inworking with groups of clients to develop plans leading to self-sufficiency.
(5) (a) An employment counselor shall be:
(i) trained in the requirements of and benefits or services provided through employmentcenters in at least one of the following:
(A) Chapter 3, Employment Support Act; and
(B) Chapter 5, Training and Workforce Improvement Act;
(ii) capable of:
(A) conducting an effective assessment;
(B) negotiating an employment plan; and
(C) providing the necessary encouragement and support to a client; and
(iii) knowledgeable of:
(A) department policies;
(B) relevant law;
(C) current labor market conditions;
(D) education and training programs for adults; and
(E) services and supports available in the community.
(b) At the discretion of the director of a regional workforce services area, an employmentcounselor may receive special training in the requirements of or providing services under thestatutes listed in Subsection (5)(a)(i).
(6) (a) A client employment plan may include:
(i) services and support necessary for stabilization;
(ii) assessment and training; and
(iii) placement.
(b) The client employment plan shall consider the job opportunities available to the clientbased on the job market.
(c) The client employment plan shall be outcome-focused.
(7) If a client seeks cash assistance under Chapter 3, Employment Support Act, theassignment of an employment counselor and the creation and implementation of an employmentplan shall be consistent with Section 35A-3-304.

Amended by Chapter 21, 1999 General Session