TANF Jobs Program

The Arizona Department of Economic Security is seeking a statewide contractor to modernize and deliver the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Jobs Program under the Federal Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) pilot. The contractor will transition the program from compliance‑based monitoring to a results‑oriented model that emphasizes individualized re‑entry plans, rapid engagement, credential attainment, and long‑term economic mobility for TANF‑eligible families. Core responsibilities include developing and executing a comprehensive work plan, providing employment‑focused case management, delivering workforce development services, managing a web‑based case‑management system, and meeting a suite of performance benchmarks tied to employment stability, earnings, and reduction of SNAP reliance. The contract includes a fixed‑price administrative component, incentive‑based payments for outcomes, and reimbursable pass‑through costs for direct participant services. • Develop and operate a statewide service‑coordination and employment‑services infrastructure aligned with the FRA pilot’s results‑oriented framework. • Provide case management, Individualized Re‑entry Plans, and credentialing support to all eligible TANF participants, ensuring timely IRP execution and milestone completion. • Deliver a secure, WCAG‑compliant web‑based case‑management system, meet uptime SLA (≥ 99.5 %), and submit monthly/quarterly performance and financial reports. • Meet performance benchmarks for employment rates, median earnings, SNAP independence, and credential attainment; earn incentive‑based payments for exceeding targets.