The Diana Screen - Sexual Risk Applicant Tool, eCl 2411444

Background
The Department of Human Services is seeking to implement a pre-hire risk management screening tool known as The Diana Screen, developed by Dr. Gene Abel and sold by Abel Screening, Inc. This tool aims to identify applicants who may fail to recognize sexual boundaries between adults and youth, thereby mitigating potential risks to youth in the Department's care.

The initiative is driven by the need to enhance the hiring process for direct care staff who have routine contact with youth.

Work Details
The contract involves the provision of The Diana Screen, a computer-based screening tool designed to assess applicants' recognition of sexual boundaries. The tool is administered at a 4th grade reading level in both English and Spanish and generates immediate pass/fail results.

It is intended for use in hiring direct care staff within the DYS Institutional Programs. The total cost for the first year is $19,098, with annual renewals projected at $17,648 for four additional years, culminating in a total five-year cost of $89,690.

Additional costs include a training fee of $125 per person and an administration location fee of $299 for setup plus $199 annually per location. The pricing structure for screening varies based on volume, with bulk discounts available.

Period of Performance
The contract term is one year with options for annual renewals up to five years.

Place of Performance
The services will be performed within the geographic locations where DYS Institutional Programs operate.