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NON-EDUCATION, NON-WORK COMPONENT: JOB RETENTION Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. This component is designed to support SNAP E&T participants who secure employment or enhance their job status through participation in SNAP E&T activities or services. Job retention services encompass: • Case management • Assistance in acquiring or reimbursing costs for essential items such as uniforms, work attire, equipment, supplies, or tools needed for the job • Coverage for job-required test fees (e.g., occupational licensing, certification, or credentialing directly tied to maintaining current employment) • Transportation support • Provision of other necessities essential for maintaining employment and achieving satisfactory performance in their new roles The job retention component is meant to provide support services for at least 30 days and up to 365 days to individuals who have secured employment. Individuals are eligible to receive job retention services if they received SNAP benefits in the month of or the month before they start job retention and may receive job retention services after leaving SNAP unless the individual is leaving SNAP due to a failure to comply with the general work requirement or an intentional program violation. The participant must have secured employment after or while receiving other E&T services. There is no limit to the number of times an individual may receive job retention services, as long as the individual has re-engaged with E&T prior to obtaining new employment. To ensure consistency across SNAP Works providers, Job Retention (JR) providers must: • Accept only SNAP E&T participants referred by the State agency who have secured employment. • Provide JR services within 30–365 days of employment start. • Offer only allowable supports (e.g., uniforms, equipment, transportation, test fees, case management). • Document and report services provided and participant employment status monthly. • Inform participants of supportive services and allowable reimbursements. • Ensure compliance with federal and state nondiscrimination, SNAP E&T, and reporting requirements. • Direct Service Expectation: Contracted providers or their approved subcontractors are expected to do the work themselves and directly deliver the majority of services. Providers acting only as pass-throughs are not consistent with the intent of SNAP E&T, unless otherwise approved by the State Agency in the provider’s work plan and/or contract. Level of Effort Job Retention services may be provided for up to 365 days per employment placement. Services must remain directly tied to maintaining employment and cannot extend beyond one year from the date of hire. 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 55/156