Description
The Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a provider to operate a 50-bed moderate-risk residential program for males between the ages of 10 and 21 who require Juvenile Sexual Offender Treatment Services. The program will provide innovative delinquency programming and treatment services, including health and nursing services, career and technical education services, and academic services. The provider will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and operating the program, which will be located in a Department-owned building in Tampa, Florida, or a Respondent-owned/leased building in the State of Florida. The program will provide a therapeutic environment for youth and will include services such as case management, behavior management, and mental health and substance abuse treatment. Some of the key requirements for the program include:
• Providing a 50-bed moderate-risk residential program for males between the ages of 10 and 21
• Offering innovative delinquency programming and treatment services
• Providing health and nursing services, career and technical education services, and academic services
• Ensuring a therapeutic environment for youth
• Providing case management, behavior management, and mental health and substance abuse treatment services
• Maintaining a staff-to-youth ratio of at least 1:8 during awake hours and 1:10 during sleep hours
• Providing transportation, care, and custody for youth during program operation
• Ensuring that all staff are trained in stress management, adolescent healthcare, and behavior management