Description
The City of Columbus is seeking a contractor to provide in-home and community-based family mentoring services to families with youth at risk for violence. The contractor will provide services to 14 families over a 12-month period, with the goal of strengthening family relationships, improving parenting skills, and reducing risk factors associated with youth violence. The services will include family assessment, mentoring, parenting coaching, and family engagement activities. The contractor will be required to maintain documentation and submit quarterly performance reports.
• The contractor must have experience working with high-risk youth and families.
• The contractor must have knowledge of adolescent development and violence prevention.
• The contractor must have training in trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, de-escalation, and culturally responsive practices.
• The contractor must be able to provide services in the home or community setting.
• The contractor must be able to work with families from diverse backgrounds.