Program and Service Benchmarks. In-School Youth CONTRACTOR shall meet the following benchmarks for program design and service delivery after eligibility determination: Week # Services and Activities By Week 2 • Comprehensive Assessments (basic skills, career interest assessments, job history, educational achievement, supportive services) • Resume Completed • Referrals to partners, CBOs, FBOs, etc. as needed • Individual Service Plan (ISP) • If applicable – communication established with probation officer, parole officer, vocational rehab counselor, xxxxxx youth case manager, SSA case worker. By Week 3 Begin Career Exploration Activity By Week 4 • Work Readiness Workshops (including but not limited to business etiquette, dressing, basic writing/not using text-lingo, and interview skills) in preparation for Work Experience and unsubsidized employment. Work Readiness is an ongoing activity. • Job Search skills (ongoing activity). By Week 6 Begin Work Experience: • CONTRACTOR shall submit their planned Work Experience hours per week and maximum number of hours based on the line item identified in Attachment C and the performance requirements outlined in Attachment D • CONTRACTOR has the option to wait to provide Work Experience opportunities until the summer to ensure that participant’s academic achievement is not affected during the school year. • Exception to number of Work Experience hours may be made by the WIB office. By Week 50 • Post-Test for Literacy / Numeracy if participant is Basic Skills Deficient. • Exit Plan • Post-Exit Follow-Up Services Plan Ongoing Services to Avoid Gaps in Services • CONTRACTOR shall ensure that participants are engaged in and receive substantial services every 60 to 90 days to avoid gaps in services. Substantial services include, but are not limited to workshops, job shadowing, tutoring/academic assistance, SAT and CAHSEE preparation, work experience, pre-vocational training, career exploration activities, and job search assistance. • A substantial service does not include: 1. A standard mailing; 2. A basic question answered with little expenditure of staff time; 3. Access to or use of electronic self-services; 4. A determination of eligibility to participate in the program; 5. Self-described job search that does not result in a referral to a job; or 6. Contact with participant or employer to only obtain employment status, educational progress or need for additional services or income support payments. By Week 52 • Participant to be Exited With: 1. Placeme...
Program and Service Benchmarks. In-School Youth CONTRACTOR shall meet the following benchmarks for program design and service delivery after eligibility determination: Week # Services and Activities By Week # Ongoing Services to Avoid Gaps in Services • CONTRACTOR shall ensure that participants are engaged in and receive substantial services every 60 to 90 days to avoid gaps in services. Substantial services include, but are not limited to workshops, job shadowing, tutoring/academic assistance, SAT and CAHSEE preparation, work experience, pre-vocational training, career exploration activities, and job search assistance. • A substantial service does not include: 1. A standard mailing; 2. A basic question answered with little expenditure of staff time; 3. Access to or use of electronic self-services; 4. A determination of eligibility to participate in the program; 5. Self-described job search that does not result in a referral to a job; or 6. Contact with participant or employer to only obtain employment status, educational progress or need for additional services or income support payments. Post-Exit Follow-Up Services • Post Exit Follow-Up Services are required to be provided at minimum, 12 months after exit. • Allowable activities and services include: 1. Supportive Services 2. Resume updates 3. Job referrals 4. Tutoring 5. Job shadowing 6. Re-employment planning 7. Workshops
