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o Only four of those weeks may be consecutive. o A single reported hour of Job Search will count as one (1) week of Job Search activities in both the four (4) consecutive weeks and the remaining eight (8) weeks of the rolling 12-month period. o Participants may continue in this activity with other activities, to enhance their employability, if self-sufficiency through employment has not been obtained. However, the job search activity hours will not be counted when calculating the TANF work participation rate (WPR).

• For SNAP ABAWDs: o Supervised Job Search is not a qualifying activity unless offered in combination with other IMPACT activities and comprises less than half (10 hours) of the 20- hour requirement. o ABAWDs may also participate for a total of eight (8) weeks in Supervised Job Search in any 12 consecutive months when the activity counts for <50% of the total weekly required hours. 2540.10.20 JOB READINESS

Job Readiness: • Provides employment preparation for IMPACT participants. • Prepares the participant for employment of at least 20 hours per week. • Familiarizes them with general workplace expectations, behavior, and attitudes necessary to compete successfully in the labor market. • Provides practice in completing job applications, resume development, and interviewing techniques, job retention strategies and job coping skills provided through workshops. • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment or Rehabilitation Services to retain employment (not applicable to SNAP only recipients), will be considered Job Search and Job Readiness activities if deemed necessary by a qualified medical or mental health professional. 2540.10.25.05

JOB RETENTION (S)

The job retention component is meant to provide supportive services for at least 30 days and up to 90 days to individuals who have secured employment. Individuals are eligible to receive job retention services if: • Received SNAP benefits in the month of or the month before they start job retention activity/component. • After leaving SNAP unless the individual leaving SNAP due to a failure to comply with the general work requirement or an intentional program violation.

Individuals must have obtained employment while actively participating in SNAP E&T and completed at least one hour in an allowable activity. There is no limit to the number of times an