STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: September 9, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Elizabeth Reich
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a one-year service contract, with two one-year renewal options, for job search, skill training, and placement assistance for seniors for the Office of Community Care - Citizens Development Center dba Achieve, most advantageous proposer of three - Not to exceed $115,146 - Financing: General Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This service contract provides job search, skill training, and placement assistance for the seniors age 60 and over for the Office of Community Care. The purpose of the Senior Services Employment program is to provide assistance, training, and advocacy to enable senior individuals with disabilities, to successfully obtain and maintain employment. Individuals served through this program are low- and moderate-income seniors who live in the City of Dallas. This contract facilitates access to well suited jobs for seniors through hands-on job preparation and job search assistance, trusted partnerships with area employers, employer education, and advocacy.
The program provides comprehensive services to seniors with disabilities so that they can successfully obtain and maintain employment. This program prepares the client for the job search through job readiness training including the creation of a professional resume and cover letter and instruction in interview skills. This training improves their ability to professionally present themselves. The program also offers job placement assistance, job search referrals, computer skills training, and transportation.
A five-member committee from the following departments reviewed and evaluated the qualifications:
* Budget and Management Services (1)
* Office of Community Care (2)
* O...
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