Solicitation of Interest #013: Syracuse City Emerging Adult Domestic Violence Court Defendant Case Management Services

The specific services will include: 1. Connect defendants to community-based service delivery systems, including abusive partner intervention program (APIP), social services, and substance abuse treatment. 2. Maintain project logs, reports, and records in appropriate files and database(s), including documenting all defendant interactions and services provided in accordance with program protocols. 3. Attend court meetings, staffing meetings as appropriate, and trainings as appropriate. 4. Appear in court on days court is in session. 5. Assess the health, education, employment, housing, immigration, therapeutic, medical, substance abuse, counseling and other social service needs of each defendant. 6. Coordinate referrals and link defendants to community-based resources, including shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and treatment services. 7. Maintain regular contact and follow-up with defendants to ensure continuity of care 8. Maintaining all records and files relating to each defendant. 9. Provide professional oversight/consultation for assigned case manager. 10. Work collaboratively with court staff, law enforcement, and community partners to promote victim safety and offender accountability. 11. Participate in case reviews, multidisciplinary meetings, and relevant trainings. 12. Deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive services in all defendant interactions. 13. Assist in identifying gaps in services and strengthening community response efforts. 14. Demonstrate familiarity with social service agencies, community resources, and support programs available throughout Onondaga County. Required Staffing: Case Manager(full-time). The Case Manager should have: - A thorough knowledge of domestic and sexual violence and an ability to work effectively in a crisis-orientated setting with diverse individuals. - Strong interpersonal, oral communication, and written communication skills. - Ability to develop a positive, compassionate rapport with defendants, including addressing issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, or other violent trauma. -Knowledge of community-based service delivery systems, in particular thorough knowledge of different treatment paths and social services. -Prompt response to crisis as well as thorough and consistent follow up to victims, defendant, and delivery systems. -Appreciation and respect for other cultures and people of diverse backgrounds. UCS is soliciting interest for prospective providers of the services listed above. UCS seeks letters of interest to provide the services for the period 2/1/2026-12/31/2030, with an estimated annual funding amount of $200,000. To indicate interest in and eligibility to provide these services, send the following documents via email to: Alina Zielinski [email protected] • a line-item budget equal to the estimated annual funding for the period 2/1/2026-12/31/2026 • a letter of interest including the ability to deliver project services and the current principal activities To receive consideration, the letter of interest must in the format defined herein and must include a brief description of any prior experience providing these services and capacity, including qualifications on an organizational level, to provide case management services. Letters of interest and forms are due at the address above by 2:00pm on Monday, January 5, 2026.