Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Department of Corrections, Division of Health and Rehabilitation Services (department) is soliciting for a Substance Abuse Reentry Coordinator program (program). Services under the resulting contract are to be provided to Alaska department facilities statewide including the provision of care coordination to gain access to specialized treatment, case management and support services for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) re-entering the community. The department’s goal with this RFP is to have services to aid in assessing an individual’s needs, coordinating an individual’s care, identifying any barriers to re-entry and resources that are available to overcome identified barriers and coordinate the services needed for an individual with an SUD to successfully reenter the community. The department has identified the target population, outcome performance measures and several process indicators. The department has identified needs, gaps in services, and critical elements that are required to implement the program. The contractor shall provide the following critical program elements: 1. Coordinating SUD care across criminal justice and substance use disorder health systems utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach; 2. Coordinating safe sober housing; 3. Assisting with initial application, maintenance and reinstatement of entitlements and support benefits; 4. Assistance with vocational rehabilitation and supported employment; 5. Assistance with linkages for food, clothing, transportation and childcare. 6. Knowledge of community partnerships with the same goal regarding the health and rehabilitation of the client returning to the community 7. Knowledge of American Society of Addition Medicine (ASAM) Criteria and conducting SUD assessment with ASAM Criteria best practices 8. Prepare the client for community-based treatment and living in the community. 9. Have knowledge of Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) model and ability to use when needed.