What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe government authority in Wilkes-Barre, PA, seeks sensory-based occupational therapy and consulting services. These services will support the integration of occupational therapy to promote the well-being of young children. The goal is to incorporate sensory-based occupational therapy into early childhood settings. This will provide consultation-based supports to ensure children have equitable access to tools and strategies for success. Services should enhance the sensory processing and integration skills of young children. Applicants must possess current, valid licensure as an occupational therapist.
Scope of work
- Assess daycare and preschool environments, practices, and staffing complements.
- Make recommendations for environmental adaptations, training, and support to daycares and preschools.
- Report findings and recommendations to Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Early Intervention.
- Submit Progress Monitoring Summary Reports for each site at baseline, completion, and follow-up.
- Collaborate with MH/DS Staff and each site to implement recommendations.
- Identify and report performance outcome indicators to Youth and Family Training Institute and County Office.
- Link children identified as needing Mental Health services with appropriate community agencies.
Minimum qualifications
- Current, valid licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
- Must be able to serve populations in Luzerne and Wyoming Counties.
- Adherence to National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS).
- Adherence to Luzerne County trauma training policy (6-10 hours of Trauma-Informed training).
- New employees must complete Trauma 101, 102, and 103 through Lakeside Global Institute or MH/DS Office.
Documents to include with your response
- Organization name, address, and primary contact
- Overview of services currently provided relevant to this RFI
- Geographic areas served
- Description of staffing structure and qualifications
- Data demonstrating program outcomes, effectiveness, or reach (if available)
- Partnerships or collaborations with other agencies
- Capacity for scaling services if needed
- Estimated costs or funding requirements with proposed fee schedule per 15-minute unit
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email
- Instructions
- Submit in PDF format to [email protected], limited to no more than 5 pages, referencing RFI reference ID MHDS-111626 in the email subject line.