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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? Providers are expected to complete an assessment within the first 30 days following a referral to ensure participants receive services that are appropriately aligned with their goals and needs. While some providers may begin the assessment process prior to receiving a formal referral, they understand that any time spent before an official referral is not reimbursable under SNAP E&T. Describe the assessment. List the tools used in the assessment. Participants in the SNAP E&T program who agree to participate in the OK SNAP Works program will undergo a comprehensive assessment and collaborate with their provider to create an Individualized Employment Plan. These assessments may include, but are not limited to, the PAIRIN, Job Start Ready Employability Assessment, and Education & History Intake Form, and may vary by partner. These tools aim to identify the participant's education and employment needs, as well as any barriers they may face, to prepare them for the workforce. The comprehensive intake assessment involves a one-on-one interview where various aspects of the participant's background are discussed. This includes their education, work history, interests, hobbies, strengths, weaknesses, skills, certifications, licenses, and test scores like HiSET (if applicable). The assessment also addresses barriers, recommended activities, participant reimbursements, and follow-up plans. During the assessment process and throughout their participation in the program, E&T providers share pertinent information with participants. OK SNAP Works staff may review assessments of randomly selected participants during case file reviews as part of the annual management evaluation. Starting in FFY 2025, OK SNAP Works introduced a mandatory "voluntary agreement form." This form is a crucial part of the participant's intake and/or assessment and must be retained in the participant's case file. The agreement form includes a section that informs participants about available support services and provides a space for them to sign and date, acknowledging their understanding and agreement. 1/29/26, 9:31 AM State Plan OK FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-okfy26stateplan//index.html 31/156