[§346-267]  Case management.  The department may provide to a participant case management services to support and strengthen the participant's capacity to become self-supporting and to facilitate access to resources and opportunities required for self-support.  Case management activities may include, but are not limited to:

     (1)  Facilitating activities and services needed by a recipient who is working toward the goal of self-sufficiency;

     (2)  Assisting the individual and the family to obtain services needed to assure effective participation in the program;

     (3)  Facilitating communication between the participant and service providers;

     (4)  Providing initial support, assessment, and referral to appropriate services; and

     (5)  Monitoring the participant's progress to ensure that the individual receives required assistance in a timely and effective manner. [L 1990, c 321, pt of §1]