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Job Search is a component that requires participants to make a pre-determined number of inquiries to prospective employers over a specified period of time. This may include telephone calling, walk-in contacts, completion of applications, or interviews. The component is designed so that participants conduct their job search independently or individually within a group setting. NOTE: For a time-limited ABAWD, participation in Job Search is not a countable activity unless it makes up less than 50% of the required 80 hours per month, or the participant is co-enrolled in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Workforce One Activity(ies): Independent Job Search.

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Job Search Training is a component that strives to enhance the job search skills of participants by providing instruction in job seeking techniques and increasing motivation and self-confidence. The component may consist of job skills assessments, job finding clubs, job placement services, or other direct training or support activities. Other activities may include resume writing workshops and learning how to use online job search tools. NOTE: For a time-limited ABAWD, participation in Job Search Training is not a countable activity unless it makes up less than 50% of the required 80 hours per month, or the participant is co-enrolled in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Workforce One Activity(ies): Job Readiness.

The county agency and the Employment Services Provider (ESP) may require participation in job search and/or job search training when completing the participant’s Employment Plan (EP). Requirements must be clearly specified in the EP so the participant knows and understands all expectations.

The need for monitoring job search progress will differ depending on the activities in the EP and the individual participant. Possible methods of monitoring include, but are not limited to, job logs, requiring verification of contacts or copies of completed applications, and calling personnel offices to verify that participants have applied and/or interviewed.

Participants may search for any currently available job that matches their skills and abilities. For example, a graphic artist may limit their job search to businesses that hire graphic artists, as long as there are current jobs available in those firms. The ESP must make clear to participants when the job search must be expanded to include other employers and what constitutes “suitable employment”.

If a participant accepts part-time employment that is insufficient to exempt the person from the SNAP E&T work and time limit provisions, the person must continue SNAP E&T participation in order to remain enrolled; employed part-time cannot be the only open activity.

The number of hours of participation must be adjusted to take into consideration the participant’s part-time employment. A participant who loses employment should be helped to move quickly back into the labor market.

The ESP must have on-going contact with the participant to determine progress, compliance, and any counseling or service needs. The ESP must have, at minimum, 1 monthly contact with each participant for these purposes, and this contact must be case noted.