The Employment and Training (SNAPET) component of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides job search and job search training, education, training and work experiences to qualified SNAP recipients. The role of the program is to provide SNAP recipients with opportunities that will lead to paid employment and decrease dependency on public assistance programs.

Assessment

Participants in the program receive an assessment by SNAPET staff to determine their job readiness. If needed, a plan is developed that outlines the participant’s course of action in the program that will lead to self-sufficiency.

Some SNAPET participants may have disabilities, including temporary medical conditions, or are caring for household members with disabilities, that may affect program participation. Disabilities may be identified during the application process or later at a SNAPET assessment. When the SNAPET worker has documentation of a verified disability and the effect of the disability on program participation, accommodations must be put in place so that the participant is not denied the opportunities available through SNAPET.

Accommodations

Accommodations for individuals with disabilities may include, but are not limited to the following.

• Part-time or flexible hours for work activities
• Providing the individual with work activities in a specific work environment that enables the individual to participate in work activities
• Providing types of jobs or work activities that are consistent with the person's limitations
• Activities that are scheduled so they do not conflict with ongoing medical or mental health treatment or care-taking responsibilities
• Additional notices of program appointments
• Additional explanations of program rules
• Job coaches
• Additional time to complete program requirements
• Additional intervention before an individual is sanctioned for non-compliance with SNAPET program requirements

Contact

Employment Services Program
434-972-4010