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NON-EDUCATION, NON-WORK COMPONENT: SUPERVISED JOB SEARCH Provide a summary of the State guidelines implementing supervised job search. Supervised Job Search (SJS) is a non-work component offered by State-approved E&T providers. Supervised Job Search activities helps participants obtain suitable employment through effective job search techniques, resume building, practicing interviewing questions, completing employment applications, and more. State- approved guidelines for any OK SNAP Works SJS component include: a qualified staff member present and available for participants, and the participant’s completed activities be tracked and reported monthly. Participant activities will be logged daily (either electronically or manually), and participants must have the provider overseeing the component validate its accuracy by entry of case notes or other mediums. SJS tracking information must include the following: name of participant, the time spent in the component, and the activities completed by each participant during the component. When offered virtually, a trained staff member will be present to monitor, guide, and track participant activities. Our locations are based, and approved, on the location of our contractual partners that meet the SJS guidelines. The level of effort required for this component varies by provider. ABAWD’s can only participate in SJS for less than half their 20 hour/week, 80 hour per month, requirement. ABAWDs’ will be informed that to be in compliance with their work requirement, they will need to unpaid work. Supervised job search activities must have a direct link to increasing the employment opportunities of individuals engaged in the activity. If a reasonable period of supervised job search does not result in employment, placing the individual in a training or education component to improve job skills will likely be more productive. Supervised Job Search (SJS) providers will: • Accept only SNAP E&T participants referred by the State agency. • Provide on-site or virtual supervision by qualified staff during scheduled SJS sessions. • Ensure SJS activities are directly tied to employability (job applications, resumes, interviews). • Maintain accurate records of participant activities, hours, and outcomes. • Submit attendance and activity reports monthly to the State agency. • Comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, SNAP E&T, and data 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. • Inform participants of supportive services and allowable reimbursements. Level of Effort Supervised Job Search is a short-term activity with a maximum duration of 16 weeks. Participants are expected to engage regularly in structured job search activities under staff supervision. Describe the direct path to employment. Each organization facilitating SJS activities offers support services to aid participants in pursuing and securing appropriate employment opportunities. These services encompass, but are not restricted to, a) practicing interview questions, b) conducting mock interviews, c) assisting with job applications, d) imparting effective job search strategies, and e) updating resumes. Prior to commencing any component, providers conduct assessments to gauge participants' skills and identify potential barriers to success. Furthermore, they furnish supportive, community-oriented services and make referrals to enhance participant achievement. OK 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 61/156