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State Plan NM FY26 - Original Submission Page of 30 77 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? Assessment Prior to the assessment an orientation is done with the participant the assessment is not done until the participant is screened and referred, by an eligibility worker. Equus completes the assessment with the SNAP E&T participant during the one and done process or the appointment following the orientation. The assessments include a variety of questions related to barriers that follow the Whole Family Approach Model. There are two assessments, one in WP and the other in the form of a Word document (Household Assessment Questionnaire). Results from assessments are shared in case notes. The other optional assessment utilized by SNAP E&T providers is the O-Net survey. It is a series of 60 questions that provides an Interest profiler at the end of the questions. Results will be documented in case notes and shared with the client via email or hard copy. The provider assigns a representative for each SNAP E&T participant throughout the period of the SNAP E&T program which starts at the assessment and concludes at the successful completion of component(s) or withdrawal. The representative meets virtually or in person with the participant to begin case management services to complete the SNAP E&T approved comprehensive employability assessment and to begin developing an Employment Plan with appropriate activity tracks that are in line with their present circumstances. This assessment will guide the participants along their journey into the correct path for self-sufficiency. Describe the assessment. List the tools used in the assessment. The other assessment utilized by SNAP E&T providers is the O-Net survey. It is a series of 60 questions that provides an interest profiler at the end of the questions. Results will be documented in case notes and shared with the client via email or hard copy. The provider provides a representative for each SNAP E&T participant throughout the period of the SNAP E&T program which starts at the assessment and concludes at the successful completion of component(s) or withdrawal. The representative meets virtually or in person with the participant to begin case management services to complete the SNAP E&T approved comprehensive employability