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Volume IIA OMTL-639 SNAP Work Requirements R.11/1/23 MS 3150 JOB RETENTION SERVICES (1) [Individuals who were employed and/or participated in training services through the E&T Program, who have secured employment and are no longer participating in an E&T component are eligible for job retention services (JRS). Individuals are eligible to receive JRS if they were employed and participating in E&T at the time their SNAP case discontinues due to income. JRS includes case management services from the E&T provider and transportation payments of up to $25 for 3 consecutive months once the SNAP case is discontinued. 1. Job retention services are provided for a minimum of 30 days up to 90 days, even if the individual is no longer receiving SNAP benefits. 2. These individuals are tracked as E&T participants even if they are not receiving SNAP benefits. 3. Individuals who volunteer for the E&T program but stop participating are exited from the program after two months of non-participation and are no longer eligible for job retention services.]