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NON-EDUCATION, NON-WORK COMPONENT: SUPERVISED JOB SEARCH Provide a summary of the State guidelines implementing supervised job search. The supervised job search component will occur at approved locations where the activities of participants are directly supervised and tracked. Tools used in the supervised job search program may include virtual tools, such as websites, portals, or web applications. Counties and state partners offer a variety of locations and formats to best meet participant needs and, to the extent practicable, allow participants to choose their preferred location. Supervision can occur separately concerning the participant's job search activities but must be provided by skilled staff, either remotely or in-person, who provide meaningful guidance and support with at least monthly check-ins. Counties and state partners establish a supervised job search period that will provide participants with a reasonable opportunity to find suitable employment. If a reasonable period of supervised job search does not result in employment, placing the individual in a training or education component to improve job skills is recommended. Individuals may participate in the supervised job search component from the time a CalFresh application is filed. Services and activities under this component may include, but are not limited to job search training, master application, mock interviews, and resume development. Services provided to the participant vary, but below are some examples of what the participant can receive: - Santa Clara County's Goodwill of Silicon Valley (GWSV) provides Employability workshops as well as Computer Applications Workshops to CalFresh E&T program participants to enhance their employability skills. These workshops are three hours long and are facilitated by experienced/qualified staff. Workshop selections include Basic computer skills (number of workshops depends on the individual's skills), Resume writing and on-line job application skills, Job Search, Interviewing, Communication, and problem solving, and other topics as needed. Workshops also include trainings such as Computer Application Skills (these classes range from 12 to 16 hours and are offered at the beginning and intermediate levels.), Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, and other apps/software as needed. GWSV Employment Specialists meet with participants at least bi-weekly to assess their progress and address any barrier may impact their ability to progress in assigned component. - Santa Cruz County's Housing Matters (HM) program offers a range of services to support participants in preparing for and securing employment. These services begin with program orientation and include a comprehensive intake and employability assessment to determine the most appropriate employment path for each participant. Participants engage in supervised job search activities at HM’s on-site computer lab, where they receive real- time support and oversight from a CalFresh E&T Case Manager. Supervised job search activities include: - Job search training - Work readiness workshops - Resume writing assistance - Soft skills development - Mock interviews 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 75/286