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The SGA
The Proposal
The Award
The Program
US Department of Labor – Employment & Training Administration
6 – 12 Awards nationwide
48 months in length
• 3 months preparation
• 24 months recruiting
• Up to 21 months services
• 9 months follow-up
Research emphasis
Choose noncustodial parent OR ex-offender target populations
Required partners include: Child support enforcement, Criminal justice agencies, One-Stops, Employers
Amount - $3 – 6 million
CCA chosen as lead agency
Focused on noncustodial parents - recruit 1000 eligible persons; randomly select 500 for services
Asked for $5.98 million
Used PSI model of lead agency and collaborative service strategy through contracts for essential services and supports
Planned 3 case management sites
Planned 4 transitional work crews
Enhancements included:• Legal – Family law, Civic Restoration• Literacy/Education – Basic Ed, Pre-GED, Certificate• Industry-Recognized Credentials – NWRC, NCRC• Job Skill Training – Certificate, completion of degree• Programs• Life Skills Training - Parenting/• Communication/Relationships • Participant Supports – clothing, tools,
transportation• Family Mediation• Financial Literacy – Asset Building, Home
Ownership• Referrals – MH, DV, D & A counseling
Just over 90 applications nationwide
Chose 14 to do site reviews – ours was June 2
Focus was on ability to carry out proposal and
program:
• Validity of collaborations
• Ability to recruit necessary numbers
• Strength of lead agency’s fiscal ability
Contacted on June 24
7 grants awarded
CCA awarded $5.7 million
National meeting July 27-28 to hear details
Community & FaithBased Organizations
Onondaga CountyDept. of Social
Services
Family Courts
One-Stop (CNY Works)
VA Vocational RehabilitationProbation/
ParoleCommunity Marketing
Recruiting/ReferralsIntake process to ensure eligibility; Random assignment; Orientations; Referral to Case Manager site; Outside referrals as needed; Program data management
Assessment/PlanningInitial assessment (background, strengths/skills, barriers); Begin service referrals
Work ReadinessOne week intensive curriculum - required attendance; Assignment to Work Crew
Transitional Jobs Assignments
4 day work week 1 day job seeking skills
& job search Paid participation Placement into
competitive job Crew Supervisor for
each TJ crew
Support Services
Legal – Family law, Civic Restoration Literacy/Education – Basic Ed, Pre-GED,
Certificate Industry-Recognized Credentials –
NWRC, NCRC Job Skill Training – Certificate, completion
of degree programs Life Skills Training - Parenting/
Communication/Relationships Participant Supports – clothing, tools,
transportation Family Mediation Financial Literacy – Asset Building, Home
Ownership Referrals – MH, DV, D & A counseling
Outcomes
FT/PT Competitive Employment Career Advancement Improved family skills Improved Child Support Post-Secondary Education Apprenticeships
Support Service Coordinator(Subcontract)
Support Service Coordinator(Subcontract)
Operations Coordinator(Lead Agency)
Operations Coordinator(Lead Agency)
Transitional Jobs Assignments(Lead Agency)
Crew Supervisor(s) 4 day work-week 1 day job seeking skills, job
search, support services Paid participation – daily
wage Placement into competitive
jobs may occur from the TJ program
Transitional Jobs Assignments(Lead Agency)
Crew Supervisor(s) 4 day work-week 1 day job seeking skills, job
search, support services Paid participation – daily
wage Placement into competitive
jobs may occur from the TJ program
Support Services(to be requisitioned by ESS as needed
for support of employment outcomes)
Legal – Family law, Civic Restoration Literacy/Education – Basic Ed, Pre-
GED, Certificate Industry-Recognized Credentials –
NWRC, NCRC Life Skills Training - Parenting/
Communication/Relationships Job Skill Training – Certificate,
completion of degree programs Family Mediation Financial Literacy Referrals – MH, DV, D & A counseling
Support Services(to be requisitioned by ESS as needed
for support of employment outcomes)
Legal – Family law, Civic Restoration Literacy/Education – Basic Ed, Pre-
GED, Certificate Industry-Recognized Credentials –
NWRC, NCRC Life Skills Training - Parenting/
Communication/Relationships Job Skill Training – Certificate,
completion of degree programs Family Mediation Financial Literacy Referrals – MH, DV, D & A counseling
Case Management Services Multiple subcontracts with organizations
located in the communities they serve No less than one Employment Services
Specialist responsible for case management and placement outcomes
Case Management Services Multiple subcontracts with organizations
located in the communities they serve No less than one Employment Services
Specialist responsible for case management and placement outcomes
EmployerAdvisory Council
Work Readiness (Subcontract)
Focus on work behavior, attendance, peer & supervisor relationships
Work Readiness (Subcontract)
Focus on work behavior, attendance, peer & supervisor relationships
Placement Supports(Subcontract)
Updated job listings Employer events, tours,
presentations Resume development/review Practice Interviews
Placement Supports(Subcontract)
Updated job listings Employer events, tours,
presentations Resume development/review Practice Interviews
Participant Supports(to be requisitioned by ESS as needed
for support of employment outcomes)
Work/interview clothing Transportation – bus passes Fees – licenses, certifications
Participant Supports(to be requisitioned by ESS as needed
for support of employment outcomes)
Work/interview clothing Transportation – bus passes Fees – licenses, certifications
ParticipantAdvisory Council Planning
Advisory Committee (PAC)Lead Agency
Program DirectorProgram CoordinatorFiscal Staff (Account Clerk)Support Staff
Lead AgencyProgram DirectorProgram CoordinatorFiscal Staff (Account Clerk)Support Staff
Announcements and RecruitingRoll-out at GSW Meeting Week 2Identify Recruitment Strategy Week 5Create Project Brochures & Literature Week 9Begin RecruitingStart Work Readiness Week 15Start first 2 work crews Week 17
(Nov.)
Planning Advisory Committee and Other CommitteesPAC Meetings monthly – time TBAAdditional Committees to include Participant Advisory,
Employer Advisory, ad hoc as needed Week
Staff Hiring/TrainingCreate Job Descriptions Week 2Advertise Positions Week 3Interviews Week 6Selection/Start Week 8/9
ContractsCreate contract language Week 2Finalize CM site selection criteria Week 2Determine process for other contracts Week 3CM Announcements Week 3CM Proposals received Week 5 (Aug)CM site selections Week 7CM site staff hired Week 10CM training starts Week 11
Work CrewsBegin contacts with potential work crew sites
Week 5Begin hiring Work Crew Leaders Week 9Employer Advisory Council meets Week 13Hire Work Crew Leaders Week 14
FederalUSDOL Washington meeting Week 4
…Contact …
Mike PasqualeCenter for Community Alternatives422-5638 [email protected]
Mike IrwinGreater Syracuse [email protected]