New York State Contract Reporter #2136603

Statewide Customized Employment Initiative Grant for People with Developmental Disabilities

This opportunity from the New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities seeks a nonprofit grantee to lead a statewide Customized Employment Initiative for people with developmental disabilities. - Government Buyer: - New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) - Services Requested: - Administration of the Customized Employment Initiative - Assessment of service providers' adherence to Customized Employment (CE) principles - Evaluation and improvement of organizational culture at provider agencies and partner businesses - Technical assistance and individualized training for CE service providers - Business outreach to expand employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities - Development of a comprehensive assessment plan and sustainability guide - Notable Requirements: - Maintain fidelity to CE principles as defined by credentialing entities such as Marc Gold and Associates and Griffin Hammis - Utilize or develop assessment tools (e.g., from the National Customized Employment Fidelity Center) - Collaborate with an advisory committee including representatives from multiple New York State agencies - Target outcome: employment for 45-60 people with developmental disabilities and creation of a shareable guide for ongoing improvements - Applicants must be prequalified in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant for service delivery rather than product procurement.

Description

This solicitation seeks to fund one grantee up to $350,000 per year for four years to identify and eliminate gaps in Customized Employment (CE) services across New York State. The goal is to increase and sustain employment for people with developmental disabilities (DD) by working with providers of CE services to develop appropriate employment opportunities. The project involves a two-pronged approach assessing CE principles adherence and culture at provider agencies and partner businesses. Key deliverables include a comprehensive assessment plan, individualized training programs, culture building, business outreach, and ongoing advisory committee collaboration to strengthen CE service delivery and sustainability.

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