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Title 7: SNAP Page 3 Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Employees’ Manual Chapter M: Employment and Training Program Referrals Revised October 11, 2024
1. IM is interviewing Adam, who has an E&T Referral link in WISE. IM clicks through and begins the referral process by asking the first questions available. Adam says he’s interested in training to get a better job and thinks he would be able to work within the next year. IM answers “yes” to the first two questions, and three more questions pop up. IM continues with screening and asks about interest in virtual services and also in the E&T program. Adam says no to virtual services but would like to work with E&T. IM answers “no” and “yes”, and then asks Adam if he would like HHS to make the referral to E&T on his behalf. He agrees, so IM answers “yes” to the final question and gives Adam the email to contact the E&T Specialist, as Adam stated he would rather communicate via email. IM completes the referral by clicking Save & Send. 2. IM is interviewing Brenna, who has an E&T Referral link in WISE. IM clicks through and asks Brenna the screening questions. She tells the IM she doesn’t want any help with education or training, and she’s not able to work within the next year due to her disability. IM answers “no” to the first two questions and clicks Save & Send to document the referral. Participants are eligible for the E&T program if they have a pending SNAP application or are receiving SNAP benefits and: ▪ Are 18 and older (special consideration given to 16- or 17-year-olds with an HS diploma or are working toward an HS diploma or equivalent), ▪ Are not receiving FIP assistance or other cash assistance under Title IV, such as Tribal TANF, and ▪ Will be able and ready to work within one year of education/training completion. The E&T Referral link will not populate in WISE for applicants or participants who do not meet the first two criteria listed above. See Participant Eligibility and Tracking for additional information on eligibility. Employment and Training Components Legal reference: 7 CFR 273.7(e)(1); 441 IAC 65.28(8) The E&T Program offers a range of services from basic skills to advanced training to accommodate persons with various levels of need and abilities.