Description
The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) is seeking proposals from employment agencies to provide a team of Community Health Workers to support vulnerable populations across the City of Detroit. The selected Contractor will be responsible for the recruitment, hiring, and paying of the 4 Community Health Workers. The workers must be certified Community Health Workers or already enrolled in a CHW training program. The project duration is approximately 48 weeks, from September 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. The City of Detroit will provide all technology, laptop, and cell phone, and will approve all time and participation biweekly. The City will also provide workstations and mileage reimbursement monthly.
• The Community Health Workers will be responsible for health system navigation and resource coordination, health promotion and coaching, and improvement of physical fitness.
• The workers will be expected to work throughout the City of Detroit and represent the Department at events that may occur after hours or during the weekend.
• The staffing agency will be expected to utilize a specific position description for the recruitment of the Community Health Workers.
• The agency will be required to provide a detailed budget, including proposed annual salary and fringe benefits rate for each of the 4 employees, as well as a breakout of any project-related administrative expenses.