Specifications include, but are not limited to: Qualified entities to develop resources and provide job placement and support services in the North Country including supported employment (SEP) and non-supported employment (non-SEP) job development, placement and support services in alignment with the current menu of CRP services. The Bureau’s goal is to receive robust proposals from entities, which include a plan to provide approved CRP services and PE services and can include but are not limited to: Pre-Employment Activities Package: The Pre-Employment Activities Package is designed to “rapidly engage” a participant in the exploration of work activities. This service is intended to be intensive exploration for 4-6 weeks. Job Development Packages: Activities expected in the package include job search, interviewing, labor market data and education, informational interviewing, tours, job shadows, employer engagement. Job Analysis Reports: an assessment of the job match completed. The CRP will assess the participant on the job for a minimum of two weeks to identify where additional training and or supports are needed for successful job retention. Barrier Intervention: provide support to the Participant while in a job to reduce, eliminate or circumvent barriers to successful independent employment on that job. Some of the specific activities that can occur in BIP are: Job Coaching, Job Modification and the implementation of Natural Support. On-the-job training (OJT) Situational Assessment (SA) Developing Work-based Learning Experiences
