H79SM088363

Gang Alternative, Inc.'s Project Engage [Embracing Navigational Guidance to Promote Autonomy in Employment] - Gang Alternative, Inc., a Department of Children and Families-licensed and international CARF accredited non-profit organization, will implement Project Engage [Embracing Navigational Guidance to Promote Autonomy in Employment].

This initiative is designed to provide culturally sensitive and linguistically-appropriate self-sufficiency focused employment services to adults with serious mental illness (SMI) or co-occurring mental and substance use disorders (COD) in South Florida's tri-county area (Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties).

The population of focus has amongst the highest percentage of immigrants in the United States, including those for whom English is a second language or those who speak little or no English. Project Engage will use an evidence-based supported employment model, enhanced by motivational interviewing evidence-based technique.

Goal 1: Empower adults in the focus population to obtain competitive employment to become self-sufficient.
Objective 1.1: 100% of individuals referred to the program will be engaged by their Employment Specialist (ES) within 1 week of receiving referrals.
Objective 1.2: 80% of individuals will explore job opportunities with ES within 1 month of program enrollment.
Objective 1.3: 65% of enrollees will secure competitive employment in the field of their choice.
Objective 1.4: 60% of enrollees will secure jobs with wages at least 25% above Florida's minimum wage.

Goal 2: Empower adults in the focus population to retain competitive employment to become self-sufficient.
Objective 2.1: Monthly, ES will make at least 4 contacts with enrollees.
Objective 2.2: 70% of enrollees placed in jobs will retain employment at 3-month follow-up.
Objective 2.3: Establish a clinical treatment team (inclusive of ESs) within 4 months post-award.
Objective 2.4: 100% of enrollees who express interest will be engaged by a Benefit Specialist to create a personalized benefits plan.

Goal 3: Establish and sustain advisory groups.
Objective 3.1: Establish a Supported Employment Advisory Group that will meet monthly in year 1, bi-monthly in year 2, and quarterly from years 3-5.
Objective 3.2: Engage GA's existing Employer and Industry Advisory Committee as the "Business Advisory Council" to meet quarterly to engage and elicit feedback from local employers.

In year 4, 5 individuals will be served, and 75 for years 2-5, for a total of 345 over a 5-year period.

Gang Alternative

NOT APPLICABLE

93.243 - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance

Division of Grants Management [HHS - SAMHSA]

Miami, Florida 331812725 United States

Single Zip Code

Transforming Lives Through Supported Employment Program (SM-23-008)

Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 300% from $800,000 to $3,200,000.