Common use of Strategies/Procedures for Increasing Program Clause in Contracts

Strategies/Procedures for Increasing Program. Attendance‌ a. Described below are the district policies and/or procedures used to reduce the number of times participants fail to participate in work activities. This includes absences with good cause: MCDSS continues to increase attendance and participation by: Reviewing the performance of contracted providers to determine which have the best performance and will replicate where possible and remediate weaker performers. Assigned liaisons to work with the contracted employment program providers to identify gaps, implement solutions and best practices. Utilize a team to monitor program compliance and take corrective action when necessary. MCDSS was selected to participate in a research study funded by ACS, to study behavioral interventions that lead to increased compliance with employment activities. Federal researchers with the BIAS Next Gen project have reviewed appointment letters and assessment/orientation materials from a behavioral science aspect to create changes that may result in increased compliance. Study launched in 2018 and ended November 2019. Results from this study will be available in 2021. In an attempt to identify barriers for individuals who have received 60 months of assistance, MCDSS is using the Mini Mental Health screening tool during timing out interviews on a voluntary basis.

Strategies/Procedures for Increasing Program. Attendance‌Attendance a. Described below are the district policies and/or procedures used to reduce the number of times participants fail to participate in work activities. This includes absences with good cause: MCDSS continues to increase attendance and participation by: Reviewing the performance of contracted providers to determine which have the best performance and will replicate where possible and remediate weaker performers. Assigned liaisons to work with the contracted employment program providers to identify gaps, implement solutions and best practices. Utilize a team to monitor program compliance and take corrective action when necessary. MCDSS was selected to participate in a research study funded by ACS, to study behavioral interventions that lead to increased compliance with employment activities. Federal researchers with the BIAS Next Gen project have reviewed appointment letters and assessment/orientation materials from a behavioral science aspect to create changes that may result in increased compliance. Study launched in 2018 and ended November 2019. Results from this study will be available in 2021. In an attempt to identify barriers for individuals who have received 60 months of assistance, MCDSS is using the Mini Mental Health screening tool during timing out interviews on a voluntary basis.

Strategies/Procedures for Increasing Program. Attendance‌ a. Described below are the Attendance‌ Describe district policies and/or procedures used in place to reduce the number amount of times time participants fail to participate in work activities. This includes , including absences that are with good cause: MCDSS continues to increase attendance and participation by: Reviewing the performance of contracted providers to determine which have the best performance and will replicate where possible and remediate weaker performers. Assigned liaisons to work with the contracted employment program providers to identify gaps, implement solutions and best practices. Utilize a team to monitor program compliance and take corrective action when necessary. MCDSS was selected to participate in a research study funded by ACS, to study behavioral interventions that lead to increased compliance with employment activities. Federal researchers with the BIAS Next Gen project have reviewed appointment letters and assessment/orientation materials from a behavioral science aspect to create changes that may result in increased compliance. Study launched in 2018 and ended November 2019. Results from this study will be available in 20212020. In an attempt to identify barriers for individuals who have received 60 months of assistance, MCDSS is using the Mini Mental Health screening tool during timing out interviews on a voluntary basis.