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Describe how E&T case managers coordinate with other staff and services. Coordination can involve tracking E&T participation, sharing information that may be relevant to participation in E&T (e.g. information related to good cause or a work exemption), and referral to additional services. QUESTION RESPONSE FIELD How do E&T case managers coordinate with: SNAP eligibility staff E&T case managers and Employment Specialists, communicate monthly, at a minimum, with SNAP eligibility staff regarding participation, good cause, exemptions, and any other pertinent participant information. How do E&T case managers coordinate with: State E&T staff Component participation, ABAWD participation hours, and case management hours and notes are tracked in the FIND system in ACCESS for DLR. Both DLR and DSS have access to this information. Pertinent information is shared with SNAP eligibility staff monthly, at a minimum. Non-compliance and sanctions are entered into the ACCESS system and mail via ACCESS is automatically sent to the SNAP eligibility worker to notify them. Case management includes keeping detailed case notes. Case notes are routinely reviewed during all monitoring sessions to evaluate compliance and identify opportunities for improvement. The third party partner communicates monthly with state office staff. The third party partner will be able to communicate by email to the E&T State office staff or by phone with any questions or needs for technical assistance. The above information will be tracked manually by the third party partner via a provided spreadsheet to gather all the needed information. Quarterly file reviews that will be conducted for both E&T partners to ensure case management is correct and current. How do E&T case managers coordinate with: Other E&T providers n/a How do E&T case managers coordinate with: Community resources E&T case managers have strong relationships with local community resources, such as community worksites and education and training sites. This allows staff to place E&T participants into appropriate programs, monitor participation, and share information. How does the State agency ensure E&T participants receive targeted case management services through an efficient administrative process, per 7 CFR 273.7(c)(6)(ii)? Each E&T participant works closely with an individual case manager/Employment Specialist. The case manager works with the participant one-on-one to complete assessments, personal employment plan development, goal setting, and develops rapport with the participant. This relationship allows case managers to stay up to date with a participant’s situation and allows them to adjust employment plans accordingly. How do your offered case management services support the participant in the E&T program and provide activities and resources that help the participant achieve program goals? At DLR the Employment Specialist is responsible for the completion of case management services, enrollment into components, and other assessments. Case management will be provided to all E&T participants throughout the duration of their E&T participation and will occur monthly at a minimum, which may be in person, virtually, or via phone but could be more frequent depending on the component, situation, and barriers the participant is facing. 1/29/26, 9:37 AM State Plan SD FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-sdfy26stateplan//index.html 32/84