Description
Erie County’s Department of Social Services is seeking a qualified provider to deliver after‑hour, trauma‑informed youth development programming for detained youth (ages 11‑19) at its Secure Detention Facility. The service must run evenings and weekends for a full 52‑week year, offering 2‑3 hour sessions 2‑3 days per week, with groups of up to 16 participants. The contractor will be responsible for curriculum delivery across emotional intelligence, entrepreneurship, re‑entry planning, and parenting development, while complying with DEI, language‑access, and ADA requirements and providing detailed performance data for county reimbursement. Funding is limited to $54,000 for FY 2027, with administrative costs capped at 15 % and reimbursement on a per‑session basis.
• Target audience: detained youth ages 11‑19, stays ranging from 11 days to 2 years.
• Service schedule: Mon‑Fri evenings (≈ 6‑8 p.m. per Q&A; RFP lists 3:30‑8 p.m.) and Sat‑Sun 10 a.m.–8 p.m., 2‑3 hours per session, 2‑3 days/week.
• Required staffing: high‑school‑qualified, NYS Child Abuse cleared staff; designated Language Access and ADA coordinators; gender‑paired staffing for female youth preferred.
• Deliverables: curriculum implementation, data collection (critical incidents, recidivism, satisfaction surveys), monthly invoicing, and compliance documentation (insurance, certifications, audit).