Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Contractor shall: 1. Offer victims and community members an opportunity to interact with youth to discuss the harms caused and the actions needed to repair the damage caused by these acts. Examples include but are not limited to, Restorative Panels, Circles, and Restorative Family Group Conferences. 2. Complete the Youth Assessment and Screening Instrument (YASI) pre-screening to determine risk and coordinate protocols for referring youth to services based on risks and needs. 3. Provide individualized case management services to youth and families which may include but are not limited to the following: a. Attendance at family and school team meetings b. Therapeutic treatment meetings c. One on one support to youth and families d. Community based visits e. Attendance at case plan reviews f. Attendance at court hearings g. Drug and alcohol test h. Curfew checks 4. Provide Restorative Skills development that includes conflict resolution, social skills development, problem solving and decision making, community services, victim and community impact, and respectful communication. 5. Hire staff that meet the programs minimum educational requirements of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and complete a background check on all new hires that includes the DCF-FSD Child Protection Registry, Adult Protective Services Registry and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). If there are any records from the Child Protection or Adult Protective Services registries the applicant will not be eligible for employment. The Contractor shall also ascertain reasons for termination from previous employers. If the information found does not disqualify the applicant from employment but is concerning around the applicant’s appropriateness to work with youth, then the Contractor shall discuss the concerns with the State Program Manager to determine if an offer of employment is appropriate. 6. Ensure staff complete mandated reporter training, YASI training (provided by the state), and that staff are trained in trained in restorative justice principles within six months of hire. Ensure staff are supported with other training opportunities. 7. Implement Motivational Interviewing as written in the DCF Family First Prevention Plan. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a method of counseling clients designed to promote behavior change and improve physiological, psychological, and lifestyle outcomes. Youth served shall exhibit fewer maladaptive behaviors and exhibit an increase in pro-social decisions. 8. Participate in quarterly meetings with the local DCF/FSD District Office to ensure the requirements of the contract are met and adherence to the roles and responsibilities for each agency.
