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ASSESSMENT Does the State require or provide an assessment? Yes No Who conducts the assessment? Select all that apply. State Agency E&T Provider Self-Assessment Intermediary Local Office Other When are participants assessed? The E&T provider, Maximus, conducts the employability assessment at the initial case management appointment Describe the assessment. List the tools used in the assessment. Maximus conducts an oral and written employability assessment. SNAP E&T case manager assists the SNAP E&T participant in identifying their employment goals and barriers; the E&T case manager also helps to develop an Individual Employability Plan (IEP) and locates resources to accomplish identified employment goals. Maximus maintains a database which contains participant employability assessments. SNAP E&T participants may request a copy of the assessment and contact information for community resources to assist them in overcoming barriers. Maximus also provides a wellbeing assessment to address where the participant may need community resources. If the wellbeing assessment identifies a need for local community resources, Maximus will connect the E&T participant with the appropriate community resource agency. Does the assessment result in the completion of an individual employment plan? Yes No 1/29/26, 8:17 AM State Plan MT FY26 - Amendment 1 https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-mtfy26stateplan//index.html 28/103