23A75DJ000001

Organization Location: Harrisburg, PA 17121
POC Name: Jennifer Reams
POC Phone: (717) 772-1951
POC Email: JREAMS PA.GOV

Total funding requested: 1,500,00
Target enrollment no. 200
Service locations:
Minimum-security federal prisons in Pennsylvania
USP Canaan Camp (Waymart, PA)
USP Lewisburg Camp (Lewisburg, PA)
FCI Loretto Camp (Loretto, PA)
FCI McKean Camp (Lewis Run, PA)
FCI Schuylkill Camp (Minersville, PA)
Low-security federal prisons in Pennsylvania
FCI Allenwood Low (White Deer, PA)
FCI Loretto (Loretto, PA)

Proposed major activities: Pennsylvania's proposal focuses on job club and navigation services through the development of three unique positions: a project manager, education program managers, and service navigators. The project manager will be critical in managing, coordinating, and leading an effective and collaborative working environment among all program stakeholders and cross-agency partners. The education program manager(s) will initiate the enrollment process with those interested in participating in our programming and manage job club.

The service navigator(s) will place focus on stage two and three of our project and will serve as a point-of contact of the participant, similar to a social worker or case manager. The service navigator will manage a maximum caseload of 20 program participants. The service navigator will assist with barriers before the participant's release, including identifying and addressing basic needs, housing plans, transportation needs, identification information, financial planning, supportive services, and program referral needs such as mental health, counseling, and substance abuse services, if not provided by the RRC already.

Job club - is a networking group that helps individuals prepare for employment and reentry through coaching, collaboration, and training. The job club curriculum will consist of an essential skills training program that would introduce skills necessary in the program participant's personal and professional life. Peer mentoring

Expected outcomes: Reduce recidivism for program participants below state average of 62
Improve employment outcomes amongst program participants
50 employment rate Q2 and 45 employment rate Q4
At least 50 of program participants who obtain employment receive at least 1 additional job quality metric
Increase capacity of justice and workforce system partnerships

Proposed partners:
Low-security prisons and minimum-security camps
PA Department of Corrections (DOC)
PA WDB Reentry Committee
Bureau of Workforce Partnership Operations (BWPO)
Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs)
PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD)
Pennsylvania Reentry Council (PARC)
Non-profit reentry services and reentry coalitions
PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP)
Reentry coalitions
Employers and employer groups

Brief summary: The PA Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) is working towards an expansion of services by incorporating an employment-focused peer mentoring component into its existing PROWD program. The additional funds will strengthen the program outcomes and provide the ultimate goal of sustained high-quality employment and reducing recidivism. L&I in partnership with the PA Goodwill Reentry Collaborative is proposing the addition of a structured peer mentoring program for its participants in stage 2 of its Restart program, funded through the First Step Act (FSA) initiative.

Pennsylvania Department Of Labor & Industry

17.270 - Reentry Employment Opportunities

Employment and Training Administration (ETA) [DOL]

Office of Workforce Investment [DOL - ETA]

Pennsylvania United States

State-Wide

A-DJ-23-001