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Combined Manual

Combined Manual


EMPLOYMENT SERVICES/SNAP E&T REQUIRED COMPONENTS

ISSUE DATE: 02/2023

MFIP:
Counties must offer ALL the following services as part of MFIP Employment Services (MFIP-ES):

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An overview of MFIP-ES.

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An assessment of the participant's ability to obtain and maintain employment which includes a review of the client's education level, prior employment, transferable work skills, and a review of existing job markets.

In addition, an assessment for participants who:

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Have barriers to employment the job counselor believes will not be overcome through job search.

 

OR

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Have completed 6 weeks of job search without obtaining suitable employment. See 0028.18.03 (Suitable/Unsuitable Work).

 

OR

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Are working 20 or more hours per week and the job counselor, the county, or the participant requests an assessment.

 

OR

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Are already involved in training or education activities at the time of enrollment in MFIP-ES.

 

OR

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Have worked for 6 consecutive months for an average of more than 20 hours per week.

 

OR

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Have met Family Stabilization Services (FSS) criteria. For more information on FSS, see 0011.34 (Family Stabilization Services).

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Assistance in developing an Employment Plan for participants who qualify for the Family Violence Waiver. This includes providing clients with the Family Violence Referral (DHS-3323) (PDF), referring them to an appropriate county or community agency. See 0005.12.12.09 (Family Violence Provisions/Referrals), 0028.15 (Employment Plan (EP)).

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Help in developing the client's Employment Plan. See 0028.15 (Employment Plan (EP)).

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Intensive job search.

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Coordination and/or provision of services a client needs to fulfill the terms of the Employment Plan, including post-employment follow-up.



DWP:
Within 1 working day of determining that the applicant is eligible for DWP, but before benefits are issued to or on behalf of the family unit, refer all caregivers to Employment Services. The referral to DWP Employment Services must be in writing and must contain the following information:

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Notification that, as part of the application process, applicants are required to develop an Employment Plan or the DWP application will be denied.

 

AND

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The Employment Services Provider’s name and phone number.

 

AND

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The immediate availability of supportive services, including, but not limited to, child care, transportation, and other work-related aid.

 

AND

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The rights, responsibilities, and obligations of participants in the program, including, but not limited to, the grounds for good cause, the consequences of refusing or failing to participate fully with program requirements, and the appeal process.

 

AND

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Employment Plans may not be written for longer than 4 months.



SNAP:
The following services may be provided and paid for with SNAP E&T funds:

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Promotion of SNAP E&T activities to eligible participants.

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Orientation. See SNAP E&T Manual 5.6 (SNAP E&T Orientation).

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Employability Assessment and Employment Plan. See SNAP E&T Manual 5.9 (Employability Assessment and Employment Plan (EP)).

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Supervised Job Search. See SNAP E&T Manual 5.10 (Supervised Job Search Training).

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Job Search Training. See SNAP E&T Manual 5.10 (Supervised Job Search Training).

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Workfare. See SNAP E&T Manual 5.11 (Workfare).

  

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Work Experience. See SNAP E&T Manual 5.12(Work Experience).

  

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Educational Programs. See SNAP E&T Manual 5.13 (Educational Programs).

  

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Self-Employment Training. See SNAP E&T Manual 5.14 (Self-Employment Training).

  

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Job Retention Services. See SNAP E&T Manual 5.15 (Job Retention Services).


When circumstances require intervention in areas outside the expertise of the ESP or require other resources, make referrals to the appropriate county or community agency. Issues which are often likely to require a referral include chemical dependency, mental or emotional health problems, family violence, physical health problems, and legal problems.

For more information about a specific service, see SNAP E&T Manual 5.3 (SNAP E&T Services).


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PREVIOUS REVISIONS

DateNotes
04/2022 in MFIP adds a cross-reference to 0011.34 (Family Stabilization Services).
12/2017 in SNAP updates ESL to English As a Second Language (ESL)/English Language Learning (ELL).
05/2015 in SNAP in the last paragraph updates FSET Manual to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training Manual (SNAP E&T Manual). No policy was changed.
04/2015 Removed WB.  This program was suspended 12/1/14.
08/2013 changes section title and update cross-references to 0028.03.04 (SNAP Assessment/EDP). No policy was changed.

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