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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 ICAN Case Managers communicate details to eligibility staff via the ICAN coordinators at ESD. If information received by the ICAN coordinators needs to be reviewed by eligibility staff the ICAN coordinators will email pertinent information to the local office management group for follow up. Information that is typically shared using this method includes, but is not limited to: • 3SVT, TANF and ICAN eligibility questions; • Employment status; and • Verification requirements. ICAN-RU providers communicate with RUFA Supervisors, and Case Managers through ongoing check in meetings and email. Additionally, pertinent information is communicated through case notes. If information is exchanged that could impact benefit eligibility, the coach will notify eligibility staff. How do E&T case managers coordinate with: State E&T staff ICAN Case Managers communicate/coordinate with state E&T staff (ICAN coordinators) on an ongoing basis. This communication is done primarily through email but also includes regular ongoing ICAN case manager and participant reimbursement meetings and one-on-one technical assistance. Information that is typically shared using this method includes, but is not limited to: • Participant reimbursement questions and requests; • Case management system assistance; • 3SVT, TANF and ICAN eligibility and enrollment questions; • Employment status; and • Verification requirements. ICAN-RU providers communicate/coordinate with state E&T Staff (RUFA Central Office Staff, RUFA Case Managers and RUFA Supervisor) on an ongoing basis. This communication is done primarily through email but also includes monthly or bi-weekly check ins. Information that is typically shared using this method includes, but is not limited to: • Participant reimbursement questions and requests; • Vermont Job Link assistance; • 3SVT, TANF and ICAN eligibility and enrollment questions; • Employment status; • Verification requirements; and • Information that may require RUFA Case Manager assistance, such as housing support. How do E&T case managers coordinate with: Other E&T providers ICAN Case Managers communicate/coordinate with other E&T providers in several ways. • Invest EAP services coordinators (Case Coordination - Case Managers): o will coordinate Regional ICAN provider meetings, o provide participant reimbursement support, o trigger that an employment team needs to be built around participants, o coordinate ongoing team meetings, and, o refer participants to other ICAN and non-ICAN providers for component services. • Case Managers: o will bring cases to Regional ICAN provider meetings, o provide participant reimbursement support, o trigger that an employment team needs to be built around participants, o coordinate team meetings, as needed, and, o refer participants to other ICAN and non-ICAN providers for component services. ICAN-RU providers communicate and coordinate with other providers in several ways. • ICAN-RU providers within the same agency attend regular agency team meetings. • All ICAN- RU providers can participate in ESD trainings and meetings. This allows them an opportunity to communicate with other E&T providers. How do E&T case managers coordinate with: Community ICAN Case Managers communicate/coordinate with community resources in several ways. • Referrals to component services provided by community 1/29/26, 10:27 AM State Plan VT FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-vtfy26stateplan//index.html 40/159