(1) For youth age 16 and older a program may assist in:

(a) preparing youth for economic independence; and

(b) obtaining the skills necessary for employment as determined to be appropriate to meet the individual's needs. Such skills include:

(i) completing applications;

(ii) personal appearances for employment situations;

(iii) attitudes toward employment; and

(iv) interviewing for jobs.

(2) A program shall 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 may not be used as employees of the program without prior approval of the department.

(3) Youth may be given an age appropriate, non-vocational work assignment within the youth's capabilities as a constructive experience. The work assignment must be in compliance with all state and federal labor laws.