Section 121.162  Program Requirements

a)         Local office staff are to advise all individuals applying for or receiving SNAP about the SNAP E&T voluntatry program at initial application, at redetermination, or with each contact with the individual.  The local office shall explain the voluntary program and provide the individual with information about the SNAP E&T program.  At the individual's request, a referral will be made to a contracted provider, community-based organization, or community college/university of the individual's choice that offers services to assist the individual in getting work and training skills that will lead to employment.

b)         Any individual who volunteers shall work with the DHS Family Community Resource Center or provider to complete an assessment and an Employability Plan to determine that individual's needs. The Center will make the appropriate referrals.

c)         If offered through the contracted provider, community-based organization, or community college/university, individuals in the voluntary SNAP E&T program may take part in one or more of the following activities:

1)         Basic Education;

2)         Vocational Training;

3)         Job Readiness;

4)         Supervised Job Search;

5)         Work Experience;

6)         Earnfare; and/or

7)         Community Workfare.

(Source:  Amended at 44 Ill. Reg. 5348, effective March 11, 2020)