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NON-EDUCATION, NON-WORK COMPONENT: SUPERVISED JOB SEARCH Provide a summary of the State guidelines implementing supervised job search. In Oregon, SNAP E&T Participants who are work ready (as determined by assessment and Workforce Boards’ work readiness definitions), recently unemployed, or need assistance with job search will be referred to the Supervised Job Search (SJS) component. Supervised Job Search must have a case plan that includes oversight, tracking, review, and assessment, as well as providing regular, or at least one time per month, check-ins, or meetings to report on the job search progress or to adjust the case plan. All services must be provided in a state approved location. ODHS approved locations, as listed in an organization’s STEP proposal, are where Supervised Job Search will be completed. These sites may include the physical site of the organization, off- site locations or by using a virtual platform. A case plan including Supervised Job Search will list all the mutually agreed upon job search locations. At subsequent follow-up meetings conducted at the State Approved Locations, the completed job search will be reviewed and discussed. The case plan will be updated with any future activities. Any job search completed that is not included in the case plan will not count as Supervised Job Search. If a participant would like additional job searches to be included in their case plan, communication needs to be made with the SNAP E&T provider to have it added. Once added to the case plan, this would be considered Supervised Job Search. The expectation of a SNAP E&T Provider is to assist the SNAP E&T participant in obtaining a career path offering a living wage which leads to economic mobility and stability. Describe the direct path to employment. Oregon requires all SNAP E&T Providers to meet the state definition of Supervised Job Search (see above). Oregon has a comprehensive definition and process of what the SNAP E&T Provider must do to meet the criteria of SJS. By requiring each Provider who selects SJS to meet the criteria (regular meetings and case management with the participant, consider Sector Strategies, identify specific job leads, ensure the participant has all the information/tools needed to apply for specific job leads, and follow up after applications to discuss what went well/could be improved) Oregon is confident the individuals referred to SJS will have the skills needed to be successful, and the program is tailored to increasing employment opportunities in the community. 1/29/26, 9:33 AM State Plan OR FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-orfy26stateplan//index.html 88/378