Updated Q&A:USDA FS Clinician support services for Cass JCCC

1 US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Performance Work Statement -- 1 of 12 -- 2 Contents Project Title ................................................................................................................................................................3 General Information ....................................................................................................................................................3 1.0 Background and Purpose .................................................................................................................................3 Contractor Requirements .............................................................................................................................................3 2.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks ..........................................................................................................................3 4.0 Deliverable / Schedule ........................................................................................................................................9 5.0 Materials and Equipment .................................................................................................................................. 10 6.0 Travel ............................................................................................................................................................. 10 7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel ............................................................................................................................... 10 8.0 Security Requirements ..................................................................................................................................... 12 9.0 Data Rights ..................................................................................................................................................... 12 10.0 Section 508 - Electronic and Information Technology Standards........................................................................ 12 11.0 Governing Regulations, Handbooks, and References ........................................................................................ 12 -- 2 of 12 -- 3 Project Title Clinical Support Services for USDA Forest Service Job Corps Center – Services may include Nurses, Center Mental Health Counselors, and Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counselors. General Information 1.0 Background and Purpose Job Corps is a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA) program. Job Corps is designed to assist young people who need and can benefit from the wide range of services provided at a Job Corps center. Services include the following: basic education, High School Diploma (HSD) program; General Educational Development (GED); vocational skills training; residential living program; healthcare; and related support services. The comprehensive combination of training and support services is designed to help each student become a responsible and productive citizen. Student populations range from 100 to over 300 students depending on the Center’s On-Board Strength (OBS). Job Corps is a self-paced program: therefore, a student’s length of enrollment varies. Students may remain in the program for up to two years, but the average length of enrollment is approximately eight months. The purpose of this contract is to provide the Centers Support Services. Student enrollment and outcomes for each center are affected by recruitment and attrition rates, labor market conditions, trends in provider burnout and engagement, and other factors. This has led to supply and demand imbalances that are sensitive to subtle shifts in policies and organizational priorities, variability of critical staffing needs across time and geography, and the need for expanded utilization of support services. Contractor Requirements Each order will list which positions will be required at each center. 2.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks A. Position – Center Mental Health Counselor A.1. – Task 1-General A.1.1 Possess the ability to work both independently and as a member of a healthcare team to provide optimal services to a population of financially disadvantaged youth, typically ranging from 16 to 24 years in age. A.1.2. Attend monthly conference calls, webinars, and DOL trainings, on site trainings as available during regular scheduled hours of service. If unavailable to attend, notify the Health and Wellness Director and obtain notes and pertinent information. A.1.3. Ensure patient privacy for all assessments; maintain, safeguard, and ensure the confidentiality of all required student health records when they are in the health clinic or in the possession of health and wellness team members, in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). A.1.4. Provide Mental Health services in a positive and productive manner to facilitate student willingness to pursue recommended mental health treatment plan, if applicable. Services will have a general emphasis on early detection, diagnosis, and prevention/education. Provide student services in such a manner to obtain positive student satisfaction survey results as determined by Job Corps. A.1.5. Not to engage in any research projects and/or publications relating to Job Corps health activities without prior written approval from the Job Corps National Office in Golden, CO. A.1.6. Report adverse student behavior incidents to the HWD, Center Director or Contracting Officer’s (CO) Representative (COR) in a timely manner. A.1.7. Understand that mental health services shall be subject to monitoring and review by Job Corps assessment teams, and cooperation and compliance with such teams is required. Participate in DOL and -- 3 of 12 -- 4 Forest Service assessments, completing requested questionnaires, conferences, and monthly teleconferences in adherence to the PRH requirements. A.1.8. Contractor shall provide a monthly statu…