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Describe how E&T case managers coordinate with other staff and services. Coordination can involve tracking E&T participation, sharing information that may be relevant to participation in E&T (e.g. information related to good cause or a work exemption), and referral to additional services. QUESTION RESPONSE FIELD How do E&T case managers coordinate with: SNAP eligibility staff E&T provider case managers primarily communicate with SNAP eligibility staff through the ASSIST Worker Web (AWW) eligibility system. E&T case managers send alerts and case comments in AWW. SNAP eligibility staff and E&T case managers also communicate by email and phone. How do E&T case managers coordinate with: State E&T staff E&T provider case managers communicate either directly or through their leadership with State E&T staff. Communications are in the form of emails, phone calls, and monthly meetings. How do E&T case managers coordinate with: Other E&T providers E&T provider case managers communicate with one another using emails or phone calls. How do E&T case managers coordinate with: Community resources E&T provider case managers communicate with community partners using emails or phone calls. How does the State agency ensure E&T participants receive targeted case management services through an efficient administrative process, per 7 CFR 273.7(c)(6)(ii)? E&T provider case managers deliver client-centered case management and services, including: outreach, intake, and assessment; referrals to community partners; barrier reduction support; individualized career planning; connection to basic education, pre-vocational services, work experiences, and workforce preparation activities; and facilitation to other resources such as financial literacy classes and out-of-area job search/relocation resources. Case managers will provide follow-up services for participants who obtain employment, including job retention services and employment verification. Case managers will assist as needed in activities relevant to documentation and quality assurance and ensure connection to and continuity of services. Case management services are monitored by DSS during bi-annual reviews with E&T providers. How do your offered case management services support the participant in the E&T program and provide activities and resources that help the participant achieve program goals? After completing the orientation and assessment, Career Team develops an individualized plan with goals with each participant. Career Team completes case management services with each participant at least weekly. As participants progress through their component, the frequency of case management check-ins may be changed to bi-weekly or monthly. While offering case management services, Career Team addresses potential barriers through referrals to community partners to help the participant achieve their goals. Career Team also checks participants' progress and whether new barrier reduction support is needed on a regular basis. How does the SNAP State agency ensure the case management services offered do not act as an impediment to successful participation in E&T? 1/28/26, 11:01 AM State Plan DE FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-defy26stateplan//index.html 33/96