Common use of Supportive Services Clause in Contracts

Supportive Services. The program staff will be trained in and maintain professional development opportunities in how to best assess and identify when support services are needed to ensure client success. Prior to using funds for these services, GMSI will assist the client in exploration of personal resources and other community programs and in making plans for addressing ongoing needs. Although in some cases supportive services are necessary in order for customer’s to obtain and retain a job. When necessary, GMSI will provide transportation assistance, emergency childcare, clothing and emergency housing. Supportive services should be used as a tool for work. The need for these items should not interfere with a customer being successfully employed.

Supportive Services. The program staff will be trained in and maintain professional development opportunities in how to best assess and identify when support services are needed to ensure client success. Prior to using funds for these services, GMSI will assist the client in exploration of personal resources and other community programs and in making plans for addressing ongoing needs. Although in some cases supportive services are necessary in order for customer’s to obtain and retain a job, WIA dollars should be the last the resort used. When necessary, GMSI will provide transportation assistance, emergency childcare, clothing and emergency housing. Supportive services should be used as a tool for work. The need for these items should not interfere with a customer being successfully employed.