FAMILY SKILLS CONTRACT OTTAWA COUNTY

2026-11-03

Service # 1 of 1 : Family Skills Services The Contractor Must : Service descriptions must be clear and specific so the contract is enforceable and can be appropriately monitored and audited . The service description should clearly define : The service title . Service to be provided . When service will begin . Duration of service . The referral process ( if applicable ). How the provision of service is to be documented . How the termination of service to a client is determined and documented . How and when the contractor will communicate with MDHHS . The expected time frames for performing tasks . Provide Family Skills Workers with a flexible work schedule to meet the needs of referred clients during non - traditional hours . Visit the client ’ s residence within 14 calendar days of referral to conduct a strength - based interview . Develop a written service plan in collaboration with the client within 30 calendar days of the initial home visit . The service plan must include : a ) Reason for the referral b ) A narrative description of the family home situation c ) Assessment of client ’ s needs Housing Education Employment Transportation Childcare d ) Assessment of risk factors Domestic violence Substance abuse Special needs children Young and teen parent Health issues e ) Case goals , objectives , and projected outcomes f ) A list of activities to be performed by the Contractor and schedule of contacts g ) Any other information deemed by the Contractor to relate to the successful outcome h ) An Adult / Adolescent Parenting Inventory pretest ( AAPI ) or equivalent of the family ’ s assets and strengths , support systems , employment skills , and financial support issues 4 ) Provide the service plan to the MDHHS referring worker for approval and signature within 30 calendar days of the initial home visit . Provide at least four face - to - face contacts with client over a one - month period . Job shadowing direct workers to a face - to - face client visit is reimbursable under this contract . Billing for time and travel to an outside training , lecture , or workshop is not allowable . Provide intensive supportive interventions including : a ) Conflict resolution b ) Family planning c ) Career planning d ) Self - sufficiency e ) Education f ) Health maintenance g ) Environmental health h ) Role modeling i ) Child appropriate expectations j ) Goal setting k ) Any other that relate to the successful outcome of the case 7 ) Provide the services specified in the service plan as approved by the MDHHS referring worker . These services must include instruction and information in a form suitable for the education and abilities of the client . Services may involve modeling , demonstrations , and supervision in any of the following areas : a ) Child care : ( 1 ) Assist clients in identifying and remedying impediments to home safety and health of the child including : proper storage of household chemicals , household security , and dressing children for the weather ( 2 ) Demonstrate child management skills that are appropriate to the age of the child ( 3 ) Teach appropriate child care techniques including : Personal hygiene Protection from injury in the environment When to seek medical advice Age - appropriate diet Proper discipline techniques and parenting roles Age - appropriate attention and supervision ( 4 ) Monitor clients to ensure their children are attending school . Provide advice to overcome obstacles with school staff regarding behavioral problems and / or special needs services . ( 5 ) Arrange tutoring for the client ’ s children as needed . b ) Home management : ( 1 ) Assist the client in improving housekeeping skills by teaching or modeling house cleaning , laundry , maintaining kitchen cleanliness . ( 2 ) Assist the client in improving money management skills by demonstrating cost effective shopping techniques and developing a plan to pay monthly household bills on time . ( 3 ) Assist the clients in finding and maintaining adequate housing . Advocate for maintenance and home improvements for home safety , sanitation , and security directly with the landlord . c ) Nutrition : ( 1 ) Demonstrate and teach meal planning that provides well - balanced meals and snacks ( 2 ) Provide the clients with menus and recipes that use basic food groups and demonstrate preparation ( 3 ) Provide cost free publications showing nutritious food choices and how to obtain them ( 4 ) Take the client to the grocery store to buy groceries d ) Support : ( 1 ) Assist clients and limit social isolation by attending hearings , medical appointments , and circumstances where your presence is beneficial . ( 2 ) Provide transportation as part of the service plan as needed . ( 3 ) Assist clients in utilizing community resources including public assistance , religious networks , health related services , food banks , and other resources available to the client . e ) Teach , model and engage clients on the importance of Infant Safe Sleep practices for all families with an infant under a year old , including : Review the MDHHS What Every Parent Needs to Know safe sleep video , or similar educational tool . Discuss safe sleep and how it is practiced at critical times and document in the case file . 8 ) Confirm with the MDHHS referring worker that an Early On referral has been made for all clients with a child under three years old or with an identified behavioral / developmental need . 9 ) Follow up with the client by telephone , reminder card or personal visit after each missed appointment . A reminder card must be used for one missed appointment . A telephone call or personal visit must be used for two or more missed appointments . Notify the MDHHS referring worker by telephone of each appointment missed within five calendar days . 10 ) Participate in case consultations and conferences , as requested by MDHHS or monthly , whichever is most frequent .

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