Supervised Job Search is an activity in which the participant is primarily engaged in actively applying for work, building connections with prospective employers, and/or attending hiring events and other networking opportunities. Supervised job search activities must have a direct link to increasing the employment opportunities of individuals engaged in the activity. Participants may conduct these activities at any location appropriate to the activity, including, but not limited to their home, job sites, public facilities, or their SNAP E&T provider locations. Providers must attempt to make contact with the participant at least once per week and must successfully make contact at least once per month in order to continue participation in this activity. Providers must retain a summary of job search activities performed (including activity type, positions applied for or follow-up steps taken (if any), and any application barriers that may have arisen).

Providers must establish, in consultation with the participant, individual goals for the number of applications or contacts made each month. This standard should take into account the participant’s location and barriers. Providers must demonstrate through case notes or other means that they have engaged in regular meaningful communication with the participant about their job search.

Supervised Job Search focuses on searching for and applying for jobs with direct supervision, and is not intended to be a long-term activity.

For a time-limited participant: Supervised Job Search and Job Search Training are not countable activities unless they make up less than 50% of the required 80 hours per month. If combining Supervised Job Search or Job Search Training in order to meet the work requirement, 51% or more of the time must be spent in:

· A SNAP E&T activity other than Supervised Job Search or Job Search Training

· Title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

· The Trade Adjustment Assistance program

· A program of employment and training for veterans operated by the Department of Labor or the Department of Veterans Affairs (this does not include Jobs for Veterans)

· Paid employment

· Volunteering

Since this activity alone does not meet the work requirement for time-limited recipients, hours do not need to be recorded for this activity unless it is combined with another source of countable hours, such as employment or education. If the plan is to combine activities to earn additional months of benefits, this must be reflected in the EP and case noted

Workforce One Activity(ies): Supervised Job Search.

Job Search Training is an activity that strives to enhance the job search skills of participants by providing instruction and mentoring in job seeking techniques, increasing motivation and self-confidence for work, and understanding employer needs. Job search training activities are approvable if they directly enhance the employability of the participants. A direct link between the job search training activities and job-readiness must be established. The activity may consist of employability assessments, job placement services, one-on-one case management to reduce employment barriers, application assistance, and training in aspects of the job search process including resume writing, interviewing, appropriate dress, social skills, and using job search technology. Job Search Training is not intended to be a long-term activity.

For a time-limited participant: Supervised Job Search and Job Search Training are not countable activities unless they make up less than 50% of the required 80 hours per month. If combining Supervised Job Search or Job Search Training in order to meet the work requirement, 51% or more of the time must be spent in:

· A SNAP E&T activity other than Supervised Job Search or Job Search Training

· Title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

· The Trade Adjustment Assistance program

· A program of employment and training for veterans operated by the Department of Labor or the Department of Veterans Affairs (this does not include Jobs for Veterans),

· Paid employment

· Volunteering

Since this activity alone does not meet the work requirement for time-limited recipients, hours do not need to be recorded for this activity unless it is combined with another source of countable hours, such as employment or education. If the plan is to combine activities to earn additional months of benefits, this must be reflected in the EP and case noted.

Workforce One Activity(ies): Job Search Training.