SSN-RC-2016-055 - Proposed Sole Source Contract - Social Skills Program-Jewish Family Service

PROPOSED SOLE SOURCE AWARD TO JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF ROCKLAND COUNTY FOR SOCIAL SKILLS PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ADULTS DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER, SOCIAL COMMUNICATION DISORDER, ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER OR SOCIAL ANXIETY - $42,750
 
The County of Rockland is considering the issuance of a Sole Source award to Jewish Family Service of Rockland County for the provision of a Social Skills Program for young adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Social Communication Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder or Social Anxiety. Funding amount is contingent on the adoption of the County of Rockland 2017 Annual Budget. As such, the final funding amount may differ from the estimated amount provided in this notice.
 
This award may be made on a sole source basis in accordance with the Rockland County Procurement Policy.
 
The contract fills a need for:
 

• The social skills program is designed for young adults, ages 15-27, who are preparing to graduate from high school or who have aged out of school.  This program is geared towards individuals who have been previously diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder or Social Anxiety.

• Teach and help develop appropriate social skills in young adults, which promote independence, friendship and healthy living. The focus of this transition program is to help the participant make a smooth transition from high school to work and/or higher education. Within the group modules participants will have the opportunity to discuss and process issues relating to, but are not limited to, leaving the high school setting, dealing with life-stage changes, continuing school versus working, self-awareness, people skills/proper manners, time management skills, interviewing for a job, getting along with coworkers/conflict management, being independent (doing laundry, money management, etc.) and continuing relationships/dating.

• This group therapy program will run year-round and will meet for one hour per week. The group will be broken down into smaller modules (themes) in order to give group members some structured topics while also allowing for them to bring in topics they feel are important during a given week. Some group sessions will take place on campus where the focus is on process and learning a skill. Other group meetings will take place in the community to help participants practice learned skills in a more generalized setting.