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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 (SJS) activities are directly supervised by the provider staff and can consist of but is not limited to: • Reviewing a participant’s resume or assist in development of a resume • Providing an overview of best practices in conducting a successful job search • Identifying and resolving any barriers to employment • Discussing a job search plan, responsibilities, and expectations during job search activity • Sitting with and providing oversite while the participant is searching for jobs All Supervised Job Search is done in the physical presence of a SkillUP case manager who can oversee the participant and assist at any time, providing the participant with one-on-one in-person support during this component. Supervised job search must occur monthly and should be appropriately paired with other components based on the participant’s need. Describe the direct path to employment. The SkillUP service model focuses on providing services and short-term training to the unemployed and underemployed that results in rapid attachment to work and reduces or effectively eliminates the need for public assistance. The handbook and all contracts have specific language outlining that the intent of SkillUP is rapid attachment to employment. Indicate the Target Population this component will serve. Select all that apply. ABAWDs Homeless Returning citizens (aka: ex-offenders) Single parents Students Those that reside in rural areas Underemployed Veterans Describe the criteria for participation. Include the skills, knowledge, or experience necessary for participation in the component. For example, literacy or numeracy levels, recent labor market attachment, computer literacy, etc. Criteria for participation is that the individual must be employable. 1/29/26, 8:18 AM State Plan MO FY26 - Amendment 1 https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-mofy26stateplan//index.html 56/226