(1) For youth age 16 and older:

(a) the provider shall assist in preparing youth for economic independence; and

(b) the provider shall assist youth in obtaining the skills necessary for employment as determined to be appropriate to meet the individual's needs (i.e., completing applications, personal appearance, attitude toward employment, interviewing for jobs) .

(2) The provider must distinguish between tasks which youth are expected to perform as part of living together, jobs to earn spending money, and jobs performed for vocational training. Youth in care shall not be used as employees of the youth shelter care facility without prior approval of the department.