Job Readiness RFP Re-Bid

The Clark County Department of Job and Family Services is seeking a provider to facilitate Soft Skills in the Workplace/Job Readiness Workshops, Computer workshops, and/or provide site development, assignment, and management of a Work Experience Program (WEP)/Workfare program. The provider will work with the department to deliver these services to individuals in need, with the goal of helping them transition to personal responsibility and self-sufficiency. The scope of work includes providing job readiness instruction, computer workshop instruction, and WEP/Workfare program management. The contract will be awarded for a two-year term, with the option to extend for an additional year. The department will provide all pre-enrollment activities, including eligibility determination, assessments, and case management. • The target population for the Soft Skills in the Workplace/Job Readiness and Computer workshop modules will include Ohio Works First (OWF) applicants/participants, Seek Work participants, Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program (CCMEP) participants, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Employment and Training program (SNAP E&T) participants, Able Body Adults (ABAs) participants, and OMJ Universal Customers. • The target population for the Work Experience Program (WEP)/Workfare program site development, assignment, and management will include OWF applicants/WEP participants, SNAP E&T Workfare participants, and ABAs participants. • The provider will be expected to cooperate with department case management staff regarding referrals and progress throughout the classes and to address any issues that arise. • The provider will be expected to communicate with department case management staff regarding referrals and progress throughout the WEP/Workfare program, collect timesheets, and address any issues that arise.