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coaches provide case management for all participants. Participants receive training in professionalism, how to interview and SFC staff conduct mock interviews and assistance job searching. Participants engage in a variety of activities necessary for specifically defined work tasks, such as landscaping, maintenance, and cleaning. Those working in an administrative role may work at the reception desk or other general office duties. The on-the-job training helps participants learn skills such as basic work habits, task completion, and communication skills. - Marin County's program is a collaboration between the Marin County Parks Department, Marin County Probation Department, and PA-ETB. Participants work 37.5 hours a week, for the duration of their placement (between 3 – 6months) meeting the level of effort. Case management is provided by the assigned Marin HHS Employment Development Counselor. CalFresh E&T participants are placed in a Parks Seasonal Assistants position in which they learn and perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled grounds, natural resource and facilities maintenance work related to the operation and maintenance of County landscaped areas, parks and recreational facilities and open space areas designated for public use; to interact with the public and other situations and to perform related work as assigned. The intention of the component is to get formerly incarcerated individuals into a work setting that will teach soft skills (such as accountability, attendance,, and attitude), provide relevant training for an in- demand public sector field, give the individual a job they can add to their resume, and a work reference to move ex-offenders into a permanent unsubsidized position. The participant’s training plan outlines the competencies goals for equipment usage, basic landscaping, customer service, and maintenance skills. The component runs for three months up to six months, during which the participant is to conduct job search with the intent to secure employment at the end of the placement. Finding work can be challenging for individuals with a criminal record and the goal of the component is to help alleviate that barrier. Indicate the Target Population this component will serve. Select all that apply. ABAWDs English Language Learners Homeless Returning citizens (aka: ex-offenders) Single parents Students Those that reside in rural areas Underemployed Veterans Describe the criteria for participation. Include the skills, knowledge, or experience necessary for participation in the component. For example, literacy or numeracy levels, recent labor market attachment, computer literacy, etc. Individual participation requirements vary by county and job site and are based on participant interests, skills, and prior work history. 1/28/26, 11:04 AM State Plan CA FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-cafy26stateplan//index.html 125/286