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Describe how E&T case managers coordinate with other staff and services. Coordination can involve tracking E&T participation, sharing information that may be relevant to participation in E&T (e.g. information related to good cause or a work exemption), and referral to additional services. QUESTION RESPONSE FIELD How do E&T case managers coordinate with: SNAP eligibility staff This process varies by district and contracted provider. Coordination between SNAP eligibility staff and E&T case managers entails sharing of information related to provider determinations, instances of non-compliance, good cause determination, and changes in individual circumstances that may affect their employability status. Venture V providers are also required to coordinate services with their respective district to determine the extent to which participation in a Venture V Program satisfies any work requirement that may be mandated by the district. Further, once a SNAP recipient becomes employed, providers must submit proof of employment to the district for purposes of required SNAP budgeting and to OTDA for performance payment purposes. How do E&T case managers coordinate with: State E&T staff This process varies by district and contracted provider. Each district develops procedures to coordinate services with E&T providers. Coordination between district employment staff and E&T case managers entails sharing of information related to an individual’s participant reimbursement needs, the completion of an employment assessment, development of an individualized employment plan, SNAP E&T component assignments, as well as tracking and monitoring an individual’s participation in an assigned component. How do E&T case managers coordinate with: Other E&T providers This process varies by district and contracted provider. Each district develops procedures to coordinate services with E&T providers. Coordination between E&T case managers and other E&T providers entails sharing of information related to an individual’s participant reimbursement needs, the completion of an employment assessment, development of an individualized employment plan, SNAP E&T component assignments, as well as coordination of the individual’s participation in assigned components and other activities. How do E&T case managers coordinate with: Community resources This process varies by district and contracted provider. Each district develops procedures to coordinate services with E&T providers and other community resources which can include, direct service integration, community outreach coordination, etc. For instance, some districts have community outreach coordinators and others host community resource fairs or other provider/community outreach events to educate case managers and improve provider coordination. How does the State agency ensure E&T participants receive targeted case management services through an efficient administrative process, per 7 CFR 273.7(c)(6)(ii)? Individuals enrolled in a SNAP E&T component approved by the district must also receive case management services delivered by district staff and/or a SNAP E&T provider, including comprehensive intake assessments and reassessments, individualized employment plans, progress monitoring, and coordination with service providers. Case management services may also include referrals to activities and supports outside of the SNAP E&T program, but districts can only use E&T funds for allowable components, activities, and participant reimbursements. Individual specific component assignments are based on information gathered through the assessment process related to the participant’s interests, needs and goals and are outlined in the 1/29/26, 9:29 AM State Plan NY FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-nyfy26stateplan//index.html 39/312