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NON-EDUCATION, NON-WORK COMPONENT: SUPERVISED JOB SEARCH Provide a summary of the State guidelines implementing supervised job search. Supervised Job Search is conducted by SNAP E&T Providers and Partners and requires the participant to complete their activity while being monitored on their progress. Supervised job search (SJS) may be conducted independently or within a group setting, and may also be conducted remotely, in-person, or a combination of both, based on the needs of the participant. SJS may take place at SNAP E&T Providers' or Partners’ facilities, in a computer lab/resource room, or virtually through Zoom and other conferencing platforms or systems. E&T Providers in the Loaner Laptop program can utilize the E&T laptops for participation in SJS, if needed. Participants who are work- ready (as determined by an assessment), recently unemployed, or demonstrate a ready to work pathway can enroll. This is to ensure that supervised job search activities have a direct link to increasing the employment opportunities of individuals engaged in supervised job search. Individuals who have completed another E&T component can also enroll in the Supervised Job Search. The time limit for this component is 12 weeks within 12 months, at 20 hours per week. If a participant reaches the maximum number of hours, their provider is directed to refer the participant to a different component. The typical and average enrollment period for SJS should not exceed 60 days. Abled Bodied Adult Without Dependents (ABAWD) can participate in this component, but not as a stand- alone component. The rule is that only half of the month can be counted in this component. If the ABAWD is still participating and not gained employment after two weeks, the participant must be placed in another component for the other half of the month. This can be repeated for a second month. Each participant must use Job Search Form to track and upload to the file on kA. Job searches must be no less than 10 a week. The form is submitted monthly. Participants in Supervised Job Search must have at least one meeting a week (remotely or in-person) with a E&T Provider/Partner staff member to review job search activities, get feedback, troubleshoot issues, and discuss next steps. Interactive software or other types of automated processes on a computer does not meet the requirement for this meeting with the E&T Provider/Partner staff. All interactions will be noted in the case management system. State staff approve provider locations for Supervised Job Search based on (1) skilled staff able to identify labor market needs, (2) access to computers and internet, and (3) the ability to track hours. These three criteria markers are tailored to meet the needs of participants for the purpose of interacting with a provider that has the necessary knowledge and skills to guide and support participants through a successful job search. E&T Provider/Partner Staff must ensure that participants have access to all materials needed when identifying the location and mode of supervision for SJS. The E&T staff will provide at least monthly feedback to the participant regarding current job search actions, suggestions to increase the likelihood of being hired, and discussing the next steps. The meetings will occur remotely or in- person and will be documented in case notes. Describe the direct path to employment. Aids E&T participants in locating and applying for employment in a supervised setting. 1/29/26, 8:20 AM State Plan KY FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-kyfy26stateplan//index.html 48/142