Specifications include, but are not limited to: An objective of the Department of Social Services is to help Temporary Assistance recipients enter the workforce. Employment and Training Services is a consistent path out of poverty toward economic self-sufficiency. The purpose of the RFP is to secure the services of agencies to provide employment and training services that will address barriers to employment for Temporary Assistance recipients. These services may include but are not limited to: work experience; education (HSE and ESL) and job skills training; vocational training; job readiness training; supervised job search; job development; financial literacy; job placement and retention services; case management; monitoring and support for compliance with treatment plans for individuals with substance abuse and/or medical (physical/psychological) disorders who have the potential for restoration to selfsufficiency; and other employment related activities Goals: 1. To engage Temporary Assistance recipients in work activities for the required number of hours, as per federal work participation requirements. 2. To address barriers or potential barriers to employment experienced by the participant. 3. To enhance the participant’s work skills and soft skills by providing individualized help to acquire the skills and education that will improve their employability. 4. To assist participants in obtaining available and appropriate supportive services. 5. To transition participants who demonstrate job proficiency and job retention skills into positions with private and public sector employers. 6. To assist participants in obtaining available work supports to retain employment.