WAG 21-06-07-h: Job Search Training

PM 21-06-07-h.

Job Search Training

1. FCRC or SNAP E&T Provider:
   • Reviews and discusses the Job Search Training component with each customer.
2. FCRC:
   • Completes Page 1 and signs on Page 4 of the Employment and Training Assessment (Form IL 444-5179) to refer a customer to Office of Workforce Development. Emails Form IL444-5179 to the respective email address below.
   • Enter in the subject line of the email: SNAP E&T Referral and the case number. Do not put a customer's name in the email. 
     • Region 1 send to: DHS.FCS.SNAPRegion1@illinois.gov
     • Region 2 send to: DHS.FCS.SNAPRegion2@illinois.gov
     • Region 3 send to: DHS.FCS.SNAPRegion3@illinois.gov
     • Region 4 send to: DHS.FCS.SNAPRegion4@illinois.gov
     • Region 5 send to: DHS.FCS.SNAPRegion5@illinois.gov 
3. Workforce Development
   1. Enter the information on Form IL444-5179) into ISETS within 2 workdays.
   2. Once the information has been entered into ISETS, determines if there is an appropriate SNAP E&T Provider for a customer referral. If there is a SNAP E&T Provider with slots available, processes the referral in ISETS. 
   3. If a SNAP E&T Provider slot is not available, place the customer on a waiting list. Notifies the customer of their placement on the waiting list.
   4. If there are SNAP E&T services available but not a SNAP E&T Provider, then the Office of Workforce Development will serve as the Provider offering Case Management and supportive services. If SNAP E&T services or a SNAP E&T Provider are not available, the Office of Workforce Development will notify the customer and the FCRC.
4. SNAP E&T SNAP E&T Provider:
   • Uses ISETS to make and accept referrals, manage SNAP E&T participation and enter case notes, progress report information and issue supportive services.
5. Office of Workforce Development or SNAP E&T Provider:
   • Completes customer's attendance and progress in ISETS.
6. Office of Workforce Development or FCRC or SNAP E&T Provider:
   • Verify the need for all supportive service expenses and their costs. This information must be furnished by the customer. To authorize supportive payment for expenses, see WAG 21-06-11.
   • Note: The FCRC should only issue supportive services if they cannot be issued by the servicing SNAP E&T Provider (a bus pass to attend the initial meeting with the SNAP E&T Provider).