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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 component serves job-ready participants engaged in job-seeking activities, either individually or as a group at state-approved locations. Case managers validate client’s job search activities through discussions and guidance at minimum once per month. Job-seeking activities may include counseling, provision of local labor market information, and instruction in job-seeking skills, and a minimum effort of 12 hours per month. Job Search can be conducted at state-approved locations including American Job Centers, online via CWDS/Job Gateway, or at facilities operated by a contracted E&T service provider included in this Plan. Locations were selected based on alignment with PA’s workforce development system, and to ensure E&T participants may utilize the job search component in a space similar to the one in which they engage in other components. Online or internet-based job applications will be tracked by the case manager, who will provide continuous advice to participants as the component progresses. Describe the direct path to employment. PA DHS has ensured a direct link for Supervised Job Search in each contracted program. SNAP EARN is required to provide employability assessment and case management to all participants not only by regulation, but also by program design through their contract. They complete a service plan and have access to Job Search Training services to assist. SNAP EARNs are contracted with the Workforce Development Boards, are able to leverage local resources and employer partnerships, and uniquely suited to providing the Supervised Job Search component. SNAP JETS are designed so that Supervised Job Search is only offered following completion of vocational education or work experience components, when participants are ready to put their new skills into action. As part of the onboarding process for each new SNAP JETS third party partner, PA DHS reviews the partner’s ties to employers in the community as well as the job coaching and placement services. Indicate the Target Population this component will serve. Select all that apply. ABAWDs Homeless Returning citizens (aka: ex-offenders) Single parents Students Those that reside in rural areas Underemployed Veterans Describe the criteria for participation. Include the skills, knowledge, or experience necessary for participation in the component. For example, literacy or numeracy levels, recent labor market attachment, computer literacy, etc. Participation in this component is determined at the contractor level. Each contractor may determine the suitability of a participant for this component. Typically, individuals are encouraged to enroll in a supervised job search period following successful completion of another SNAP E&T component. Will this component be offered statewide? Yes No 1/29/26, 9:34 AM State Plan PA FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-pafy26stateplan//index.html 41/386