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2. Supervised Job Search

Job Search activities that occur at in state-approved locations or systems where job-search activities are directly supervised and the timing/activities are tracked. This component requires participants make a predetermined number of inquiries to prospective employers over a specified period. Examples of state approved locations may include but are not limited to American Job Centers (A.J.Cs), Public Libraries, Employment Service Organizations (E.S.Os), 50/50 Providers and use of software/electronic platforms which track & time job search activities. Supervised Job Search may be self-paced and can occur remotely or in person, but engagement with a skilled person must occur at least monthly. Supervised Job search activities must have a direct link to increase employment opportunities.

a. Participants assigned to this component must participate in up to 8 weeks of supervised job search every 12 months.

b. Supervised Job Search may be performed individually or in a group setting.

1. Individual

A participant makes a predetermined number of job contacts on his/her own.

2. Group

A group of participants access telephones, computers, fax machines, newspapers, photocopiers and any other equipment to aid in a job search.

c. The participant must schedule up to 48 job interviews or submit up to 48 applications/resumes to prospective employers per 8-week session. The SNAP E&T worker must provide support and direction to the registrant throughout the supervised job search assignment.

1. The participant must be registered with the nearest Virginia Employment Commission Office. Registration with the Virginia Employment Commission will be considered as one employer contact.

2. The participant must report employer contacts in writing to the SNAP E&T worker by completing the SNAP E&T Supervised Job Search Form.

3. To qualify as an employer contact, four conditions must be met:

a. The participant must present himself/herself to an employer as being available for work;

b. The employer must ordinarily employ persons in areas of work for which the participant is reasonably qualified in terms of experience, training or ability;

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VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES SNAP EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING

10/25 VOLUME V, PART XXV, PAGE 7

2. Supervised Job Search

a. Participants assigned to this component must participate in up to 8 weeks of supervised job search every 12 months.

b. Supervised Job Search may be performed individually or in a group setting.

1. Individual

A participant makes a predetermined number of job contacts on his/her own.

2. Group

A group of participants access telephones, computers, fax machines, newspapers, photocopiers and any other equipment to aid in a job search.

1. The participant must be registered with the nearest Virginia Employment Commission Office. Registration with the Virginia Employment Commission will be considered as one employer contact.

2. The participant must report employer contacts in writing to the SNAP E&T worker by completing the SNAP E&T Supervised Job Search Form.

3. To qualify as an employer contact, four conditions must be met:

a. The participant must present himself/herself to an employer as being available for work;

b. The employer must ordinarily employ persons in areas of work for which the participant is reasonably qualified in terms of experience, training or ability;

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