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125 Workfare is a household responsibility, meaning that all non-exempt household members can share the hourly obligation over the course of a month. For example, a two-person household receiving $200.00 in SNAP benefits per month and living in South Carolina where the minimum wage is $7.25 is limited to a maximum of 27 hours per month ($200.00 / by $7.25 = 27.58 or 27 hours). The SNAP E&T program can apportion the hours between household members as it sees fit (1 person 27 hours or each person must participate 13 ½ hours). SNAP E&T will not require participants to work beyond that maximum.

6. Job Retention Services

Job Retention Services are a time-limited training and support process that assist SNAP recipients in assessing job needs and provides assistance and resources when they gain employment after participating in another E&T component. SNAP E&T will allow up to 30 days of Job Retention Services per year regardless of number of times a client participates in the Employment and Training program.

Job Retention Services include but are not limited to counseling/case management, support services/transportation, referrals to other services/navigation services, clothing required for employment, equipment or tools required for employment, test fees, licensing and certifications. Additional services may be allowed based on a preapproval by the SNAP E&T program area at the state office.

9 . 5 R E I M B U R S E M E N T F U N D S F O R E M P L O Y M E N T A N D T R A I N I N G ( E & T ) P R O G R A M P A R T I C I P A N T S The E&T Coordinator may authorize reimbursement funds to E&T participants.

(A) The Agency will provide reimbursement funds for participants needing reimbursement for transportation up to $150.00 monthly during component participation. (B) Reimbursement will also be provided for a component-related expense in the amount up to $150.00 provided the participation occurred in a SNAP E&T component for that month. Personal Protective Equipment, background checks and test fees are an allowable support service for SNAP E&T participants who are enrolled in a qualifying in-person education or vocational training component. Medical tests (ex. Tuberculosis skin test) needed to participate in various vocational training programs will be available based on state funding. (C) Job Retention Services will be provided for a maximum period of 30 days per federal fiscal year to individuals who have secured employment after participating in another E&T component and remain eligible for SNAP benefits. Individuals leaving SNAP (who no longer qualify for SNAP benefits) who have secured employment within 30 days of participating in another E&T component can also receive up to 30 days of retention services. The maximum support services allowable for Job Retention Services will be $150.00 over the 30-day period.

NOTE: Funds for expenses and reimbursements may be paid directly to the provider or to