HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-13-0043 06-24-13 BackupCRA Summer Youth Training Institute (SYTI)
CLARENCE WOODS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SOUTH EAST OVERTOWN PARK WESK
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
1490 NW 3RD AVE. SUITE 105
MIAMI, FL 33136
CRA SUMMER YOUTH TRAINING INSTITUTE
A. AGENCY INFORMATION
Name: URGENT, Inc,
Address: 1000 NW 1st Ave. Ste. 100 Miami, FL 33136
Phone: 786-439-1544
Fax: 866-811-7778
Email: office@urgentinc.org
Contact Person: Saliha Nelson
B. YOUTH TO BE SERVED
1. General Description
District: SEOPW CRA, Overtown
Classification: Prevention
Gender: Male and Female
Age: 15-24
Number of Youth Served: 50
2. Youth Referral Determination:
Youth will be referred to participate in the program through a network of community -based
organizations and self -referrals. The following process will be used to determine whether a youth
will receive the contracted services:
a) When the program Case Manager has been referred a youth, he or she will pre-screen the
youth to ensure he/she meets the minimum requirements to participate:
Complete a Pre -Screen assessment to determine if minimum age and address
requirements are met.
ii. If youth meets risk, age and address requirements, the Case Manager will begin a case
file. Acceptable documents include:
- School registrar print out with address
Utility Bill
- Birth Certificate
- State Issued ID
- School ID
All acceptable addresses will be certified by Urgent Inc. and approved by the CRA.
iv. Eligible the youth will be notified to provide the following documents for consideration:
Internship Application
Most recent report card
Copy of state issued photo identification
- Copy of social security card
Resume
Adult recommendation form
- W-2
v. Finalize program enrollment and update and maintain Case File
3. Youth Eligibility
Targeted for priority participation are 50 youth ages 15-24 residing within the boundaries of the
SEOPW CRA and/or Overtown.
4. Limits on Youth to Be Served:
The program will not serve youth who have a current open delinquency referral. Targeted youth
will be those who have never have been arrested, or who may have been arrested but are no
longer under any DJJ or court -ordered supervision. Moreover, the program will provide no more
than 20% of services to youth residing outside of the City of Miami District 5 boundaries.
C. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED
The CRA Summer Youth Training Institute is a 6-week summer program that will provide 40 youth
between the ages of 15-24 one hundred and fifty (150) work experience and training. The four core
components of the program include 1) Orientation and Work Readiness, 2) 6-Week Work Experience
and Training, 3) Continuing Education, Case Management and 4)Recognition Ceremony. It is
anticipated, that 85% of youth will successfully complete the summer program. Successful completion
is determined by youth attending 85% of all offered services. Youth may be terminated from the
program if they fail to attend the mandatory orientation week, have poor attendance or become overly
disruptive and demonstrate unsafe behaviors that put others safety into question. Over the course of
two months youth will participate in each of the core components. Details of each component are
outlined below:
1) Orientation & Work Readiness- Frequency- Daily. Length- 4 hours. Duration 2 Days (Wednesday &
Thursday).
Youth will participate in a 16 hour work readiness orientation and training week-long workshop
utilizing the evidence based framework of Career Beginnings. Career Beginnings helps youth
research and prepare to apply to college/vocational school, receive career and work readiness
counseling and instruction, identify skills and interest, create a resume, develop professional
etiquette skills, dressing for success, how to handle conflict and solve problems at school, in the
workplace and in the community. The use of career mentors; the business community and
university partners are utilized. At the conclusion of the training, youth will have completed:
resume, professional etiquette, mock interview, skills & assets assessment and industry related
research. Youth will also be assigned a work experience and training track at this time.
2) 6-week Work Experience & Training (WET)- Four Tracks. Frequency- Daily (Monday -Thursday).
Length- 4 hours. Duration- 6 weeks.
a. Film Institute- Since 2009 the SEOPW CRA has partnered with the American Black Film Festival
(ABFF) to support and promote the Overtown and Park West community redevelopment area
as conducive to film and television production. Toward this end, the Film Life Institute engages
and trains youth on the various disciplines and career opportunities that exist within the motion
picture industry. Youth engaged in this opportunity will learn, create and showcase a short film,
network with industry professionals and serve as ushers during the ABFF. Under the direction of
industry professionals youth will gain valuable work experience and begin to build a portfolio of
work to advance their efforts in this emerging Miami industry.
b. Art & Cultural Tourism Institute- The SEOPW CRA Redevelopment plan dictates that a key
economic engine for the Overtown community is the development of arts and cultural tourism
experiences for the area. Since 2012, the Art & Cultural Tourism Institute engages and trains
youth to provide guided Historic Walking Tours of Overtown, provide theatre backstage support
and participate in the continuation of a community mural designed to revitalize the Historic
❑orsey Park, home to games played by Negro League Baseball. In partnership with the Black
Archives History and Research Foundation of South Florida and Urgent Inc. both community -
based organizations anchored in Overtown, youth with learn, share and help re-create the rich
history of their community and play a key role in its revitalization.
c. Social Entrepreneurship Institute- Since 2008, the SEOPW CRA has partnered with Miami Dade
College's International Hospitality Center to provide workforce development training and
employment placement in the local hospitality and retail industries. Youth participating in this
Track will be trained and exposed to various hospitality operations, customer service, interview
skills, and computer skills instructed by faculty from Miami -Dade College in collaboration with
managers from the hospitality and retail fields. Youth will be placed in the community to gain
hands-on work experience upon completion of the training.
3) Continuing Education, Training (CET)- Frequency- 1/week(Friday). Length- 4 hours. Duration- 6
weeks.
Participants come together one day a week to reflect on their service -learning experience, learn
new skills and work on their culminating project presentation.
4) Case Management- Frequency- As Needed (Monday -Friday). Length- 1-2 hours. Duration. 8 weeks
In addition, students requiring additional socio-emotional support will receive small group or one-
on-one job counseling and case management aimed to link youth with needed community
resources.
5) Recognition Ceremony & Institute Expo- Frequency- 1 time. Length 2 hours. Duration- 1 day.
At the conclusion of the service -learning experience and training opportunity youth, trainers and
career mentors are recognized for their service. Exceptional students gain recognition and host
agencies and trainers going above the required commitment are applauded. Students must also
share their experiences and what they learned with the community and key stakeholders at the
event. Students successfully completing the program will receive and educational stipend.
D. SERVICE LIMITS
Priority placement will be given to youth who reside within the SEOPW CRA boundaries. Second
priority will be provided to youth residing in the community of Overtown zip code 33136, but outside
of the CRA SEOPW boundaries as established by the Miami Dade North/Central Empowerment Zone
Boundaries. Finally, last priority will be given to youth residing in City of Miami's District 5. All direct
services will be provided within the Redevelopment Area.
E. SERVICE LOCATIONS AND TIMES
1. Service Location:
a) Youth- Culmer Service Center 1600 NW 3rd Ave. Miami, FL 33136
b) Admin- 1000 NW 15t Ave Suite 100 Miami, FL 33136
2. Service Times:
a) Youth- Mon -Friday 10:00am — 3:00pm, excluding state holidays
b) Administrative- Mon -Friday from 10:00am-5:00pm, excluding state holidays
F. STAFFING & PERSONNEL
The Program will be administered by a Project Administrator and Financial Manager. Support staff
include a Program Coordinator, Budget Coordinator, Social Worker, Project Assistant, Institute
Trainers, Interns and Evaluator. All staff will obtain and pass a Level 2 Background Screening and
become oriented and trained prior to the start of direct services.
Key Project Staff
Project Administrator
Role: The Project Director will manage the grant program to ensure that implementation and
prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with the grant contract; 50% of time will be
dedicated to this project.
Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor's Degree and 5 years related experience.
Financial Officer
Role: The Finance Manager will manage and maintain the financial accounts for the grant program in
the accounting system including recognition of grant receivables & expenditures. 15% of time will be
dedicated to this project. Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor's Degree and 5years related experience
Project Coordinator
Role: The Project Coordinator will be to implement, evaluate, promote and oversee the program. She
will also ensure program compliance with contract requirements, maintain documentation and submit
program reports. 25% of time will be dedicated to this project. Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor's
Degree and 4 years related experience.
Budget Coordinator
Role: The Budget Coordinator will prepare accurate invoices, payroll submissions, budget and grant
fiscal reports. Grant fiscal reports will be given to the Finance Director for review and approval. 25% of
time will be dedicated to this project. Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor's Degree and 3 years related
experience.
Project Assistant
Role: The Project Assistant will under direction, performs a variety of supportive and coordination
functions working with students, trainers, host agencies and community agencies to implement
program. Promotes student participation, works as part of a team to promote related events; recruit
volunteers; prepare training packets, maintains personal and telephone contacts with youth,
facilitators, parents, and researches material and performs other program duties as assigned. 100% of
time will be dedicated to this project. Qualifications: High School Diploma, intermediate computer
skills and 1-3 years related work experience.
Institute Trainers/Facilitators
The Institute Trainers/Facilitators will be responsible for outreach, recruitment, placement, training
and monitoring for student progress. They will implement and document program services, and
prepare data for program reporting. 100% of time will be dedicated to this grant program.
Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor's Degree with 2-3 years related experience.
Case Manager
The Case Manager/Social Worker will screen and assess youth for participation. He/She will also
provide additional support and encouragement to especially high -risk youth participating in this
project. He/She will provide resource and referral to other community services as necessary, perform
crisis intervention, and hold small group and/or one-on-one counseling and perform worksite
monitoring to promote youth healthy functioning and successful completion of program activities.
100% of time will be dedicated to the grant program. 100% of time will be dedicated to this project.
Qualifications: BSW or related degree with minimum 1-2 years' experience.
Project Intern
Role: The Project Intern will assist then project team in all activities. Specific duties include
preparation of program materials, social media updates, correspondence, copying, filing and working
with all program partners. Qualifications: Undergraduate or Graduate student in related field,
volunteer experience required.
Project Evaluator
Role: Perform and independent evaluation of the program to include the design, implementation,
improvement and outcomes of a program. Qualifications: PhD with 2-3 years of research and
evaluation experience.
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Role: The Project Director will manage the grant program to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are
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dedicated to this project,
Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor's Degree and 5 years related experience.
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Salary Rate
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Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor's Degree and 5years related experience
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Project Coordinator (PT), Idependent Contract
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program compliance with contract requirements, maintain documentation and submit program reports. 25% of time
will be dedicated to thls project. Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor's Degree and 4 years related experience.
Hours/Week
Salary Rate
Duration/
Weeks
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$19
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Total
$6,080
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Role: The Project Assistant will under direction, performs a variety of supportive and coordination functions working
with students, trainers, host agencies and community agencies to implement program. Promotes student
participation, works as part of a team to promote related events; recruit volunteers; prepare training packets,
maintains personal and telephone contacts with youth, facilitators, parents, and researches material and performs
other program duties as assigned. 100% of time will be dedicated to this protect. Qualifications: High School Diploma,
intermediate computer skills and 1-3 years related work experience.
Hours/Week
Salary Rate
Duration/
Weeks
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Total
$6,720
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The Institute Trainers/Facilitators will be responsible for outreach, recruitment, placement, training and monitoring
for student progress. They will implement and document program services, and prepare data for program reporting.
100% of time will be dedicated to this grant program. Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor's Degree with 2-3 years
related experience.
Hours/Week
Salary Rate
Duration/
Weeks
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Total
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CRA Summer Youth Employment Program
FY 2013 Budget
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The Social Worker will screen and assess youth for participation. He/She will also provide additional support and
encouragement to especially high -risk youth participating In this project. He/She will provide resource and referral to
other community services as necessary, perform crisis intervention, and hold small group and/or one-on-one
counseling and perform worksite monitoring to promote youth healthy functioning and successful completion of
program activities. 100% of time will be dedicated to the grant program. 100% of time will be dedicated to this
project. Qualifications: BSW or related degree with minimum 1-2 years experience.
Hours/Week
Salary Rate
Duration/
Weeks
20
$17
8
Position
Total
$2,720
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The Compute Systems Management willupdate database youth for participation. He/She will also provide additional
technical support
Hours/Week
Salary Rate
Duration/
Weeks
15
$18
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Total
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The Project Intern will assist then project team in all activities. Specific duties include preparation of program
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Qualifications: Undergraduate or Graduate student in related fleld, volunteer experience required.
Hours/Week
Salary Rate
Duration/
Weeks
25
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Salary Rate
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Weeks
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$37,392
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Role: Perform and Independent evaluation of the program to include the design, implementation, Improvement and
outcomes of a program. Qualifications: Phd with 2-3 years of research and evaluation experience.
Hours/Week
Salary Rate
Duration/
Weeks
6
$85
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Total
$4,080
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- FICA, Unemployment, Workers Comp and travel
allowance
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Total
Allowance
Personnel
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$12,065
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CRA Summer Youth Employment Program
FY 2013 Budget
D- Program Expenditures
1- Background Checks ($71/each x 5 staff)
2- Material and Supplies ($2000/Institute)
3- Participant Workbook & Supplies ($40/training & education
workbooks and supplies x 40 participants)
5- Program T-Shirts ($10.88/each x 50 participants + $15.23/each x 10
staff} + tax
6- Final Recognition Event ($12/person x 100 attendees)
7- Participant Snacks ($5 lunch x 50 participants x 6 weeks (Fridays
only))
8- Printing/Office Supplies
E- Administrative Fee (Retainer
Sub Total
Sub -Total
$ 355.00
$ 8,000.00
$ 1,600.00
$ 696.30
$ 1,200.00
$ 1,500.00
$ 2,100.00
$15,000
Grand Total
$15,451
$15,000
$150,048
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10%
100%
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