Specifications include, but are not limited to: The successful proposing agency must demonstrate the ability to work in a dynamic, changing public education environment, including persistently underperforming schools. Work will include: 1. Assessment- a comprehensive assessment in relation to the issues identified on the referral within 14 days of case opening. Assessment must be documented on a FASP and in progress notes in CONNECTIONS. 2. Engagement – engage children and families in goal-setting and treatment planning based on families’ needs and strengths 3. Intervention - It is expected that the services provided by the successful proposer will incorporate the following strategies: - Include services that recognize problem behaviors as skill deficits which can be overcome, in most cases, with sufficient motivation, effort, and effective treatment. - Teach productive behavior to replace maladaptive behavior. - Teach individualized problem-solving skills that can be used by family members to respond to and manage crisis and problem situations. - Teach families basic skills such as using public transportation systems, budgeting, and where necessary, dealing with the social services system. - Educate families in areas more commonly associated with counseling, such as child development, parenting skills, anger management skills, communications, and assertiveness. - Utilize a range of research-based interventions, including crisis intervention, motivational interviewing, parent education, skill building, and cognitive/behavioral therapy
