STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Workforce, Education, & Equity
AGENDA DATE: September 14, 2022
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Community Care
EXECUTIVE: M. Elizabeth Cedillo-Pereira
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the first of two twelve-month renewal options to the service contract with Citizens Development Center dba U&I, and f/d/b/a Achieve, to provide a senior employment program for the period September 10, 2022 through September 9, 2023 - Not to exceed $102,600.00, from $82,270.00 to $184,870.00 - Financing: General Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This service contract provides job search, skill training, and job placement assistance for seniors aged 60 and over for the Office of Community Care. The purpose of the Senior Services Employment Initiative 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 assistance, and transportation.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On April 25, 2022, the Senior Affairs Commission was briefed on the Senior Services Employment Init...
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