Specifications include, but are not limited to: SSYI Contracted Education Service Partner Requirements: SSYI Educational services are defined as services that maintain high school or alternative enrollment and graduation, assist with the attainment of HiSET/GED qualifications, or other educational services, which include but shall not be limited to remedial education services, tutoring, after‐school and out‐ of‐school programs, customized learning plans, evening classes, study skills trainings, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes and credit recovery programs. ; Education providers will utilize an industry standard academic assessment tool to effectively assess the skills and knowledge of each client prior to the start of programming.; Education plans or Individual Service Plans (ISP) that do not address attainment of a HiSET certification, or a high school diploma must be approved by the Director of SSYI prior to enrollment in SSYI programming.; Preference will be given to applicants that demonstrate a history of success in achieving HiSET/GED or high school credentials for “proven risk” population. ; SSYI Education Providers shall: Provide orientation to each client prior to enrollment in Educational Services. ; Administer industry standard assessments and placement testing (where appropriate).; Educational Curriculum may be offered via classroom based, hybrid, and distance education delivery methods managed by an instructor with appropriate educational experience. ; Ensure that an appropriate supervision structure for clients is in place as part of its Educational Services model and accurate time and attendance records are maintained for all clients participating in educational services.; SSYI Contracted Occupational and Employment Services Partner Requirements: SSYI Occupational and Employment Service Providers shall utilize a tiered training and employment model that includes: Soft Skill Development: Implement a robust Work Readiness Curriculum (See Appendix) for all clients, subject to review by BPHC and BPD. The Work Readiness Curriculum shall aim to develop skills and behaviors required to obtain and maintain entry‐level employment. Such skills shall include but will not be limited to reliability, adaptability, communication, cooperation, problem‐solving and initiative. The Work Readiness Curriculum must be offered in a classroom setting and managed by an instructor with appropriate work readiness experience. The program should design a protocol and approach for delivering3 these services to clients unable to participate in programming in a classroom setting due to safety or other concerns. The program shall ensure clients participating in subsidized employment who have not completed the Work Readiness Curriculum, attend Work Readiness Curriculum classes, and receive at least 2 hours of work readiness skills training each week. ; Occupational training: Programs that address skill deficiencies and enhance the employability of clients. Such services may include but shall not be limited to: classes leading to credentials such as driver’s permits, First Aid/CPR and industry‐recognized certifications. ; Transitional Employment: Assist with identification and placement of SSYI clients in Subsidized Employment opportunities designed to help clients gain work readiness, life, and technical skills necessary to successfully obtain and retain unsubsidized employment. Services shall also include assistance with determining eligibility for Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act (WIOA) programs. ; In addition to maintaining a tiered employment model, SSYI Occupational and Employment Service Providers shall: Provide orientation to each client prior to enrollment in Occupational Training and Employment Services, including but not limited to the specifics of each tier (e.g., length of time and expected progression through tiers) and the categories of services provided to clients. ; Ensure that an appropriate supervision structure for clients is in place as part of its Occupational Training and Employment Services model and accurate time and attendance records are maintained for all clients participating in employment services. ; Ensure that clients participating in Subsidized Employment supported with SSYI funding do not work more than 30 hours per week.
