Title
Probation Department recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Make findings in accordance with County Ordinance Chapter 3.13, Section 3.13.030 that it is more economical and feasible to contract out with The Carey Group, Inc. to provide services under this Agreement 3556 to the Probation Department in training and policy development in alignment with evidence based practices;
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement 3556 with The Carey Group, Inc. to provide specialized training to Probation Department employees in Motivational Interviewing and Case Planning and to provide consulting services to develop policies on an “as requested” basis. This agreement is for a term beginning upon final execution of the agreement and expiring on January 31, 2021, for a not to exceed amount of $78,000.00; and
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement 3556 including future amendments which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the agreement, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: General Fund.
Body
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Over the last several years the state has been moving towards evidence based practices as the standard for programs and services. The Probation Department's service delivery model is built on an evidence-based practices framework, which has been proven through the scientific study of operant conditioning and social learning as an effective tool to influence behavior change in an offender population. The Carey Group, Inc. focuses on providing personnel, services, training materials, and books, as-needed to provide training, guidance, and consulting services to probation staff in using and implementing Case Planning and Motivational Interviewing programs. The Carey Group Inc. will also provide personnel and services necessary to provide consulting services for policy development and to monitor the Probation Department’s alignm...
Click here for full text