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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 When an E&T case manager needs to coordinate with the eligibility staff they will send an instant message, or an email and cc the designated E&T email address. How do E&T case managers coordinate with: State E&T staff When an E&T case manager needs to coordinate with the state E&T staff, they will send an email. How do E&T case managers coordinate with: Other E&T providers Our employment counselors at WDD provide supervised job search assistance and case management to SNAP customers. They assess each customer's needs and review their existing assessments to determine the most suitable training options. This ensures that the training aligns with their employment and educational goals, and a plan is developed to help them achieve those goals. How do E&T case managers coordinate with: Community resources The employment counselor is able to utilize community resources to further help the E&T participants. 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)? The employment counselor is specifically assigned to provide tailored case management services to the E&T participant. The employment counselor has contact at least once per month to make sure the E&T participant understands the requirements and goals of the state’s E&T program. As part of the case management process, the employment counselor utilizes a plan that was created and is reviewed during each contact to monitor progress, provide support, and assess any barriers as the E&T participant completes the job search requirements. After resources and referrals have been provided, the employment counselor documents referrals in UWORKS. The employment counselor follows up on the referral at the next contact with the participant. If additional contact and support is needed for the E&T participant, the employment counselor engages with the participant more frequently to make sure the participant is on track to complete the E&T program requirements successfully and obtain gainful employment. 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? The services provided are tailored to the individual to help them learn the skills needed to find employment and increase their households income. Based on the customers assessment we address skills such as resume building, interview skills, networking, job search strategies, professionalism and budgeting basics. How does the SNAP State agency ensure the case management services offered do not act as an impediment to successful participation in E&T? Before a referral is ever made, the referral is screened for appropriateness. Once the referral is submitted, the WDD employment counselor meets with the referred customer and assesses their individual needs. If the 1/29/26, 10:24 AM State Plan UT FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-utfy26stateplan//index.html 31/56