AGREEMENT
THISAGREEMENTmade andentered in this | gay ofJONUClG021 , byand between the COUNTY OF PERRY, a municipal corporation, having its principal office in the
Borough of Bloomfield, Perry County, Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to as “PERRY COUNTY” and JUSTICE WORKS YOUTH CARE AGENCY, 1500 Ardmore Boulevard, Suite 410, Pittsburgh, PA 15221, hereinafter referred to as “Independent Contractor”.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Independent Contractor has agreed to provide Justice Works Services as outlined in the attached program/service description sheets, set forth in Exhibit A which is attached hereto, incorporated herein by reference thereto.
Referrals to Justice Works Youth
Care will be made by Perry County Children and Youth Services caseworker staff and Perry County Juvenile Probation staff.
WHEREAS, the Perry County Children and Youth Services Agency has recommended to the Perry County Board of Commissionersthat the within Agreement be executed by Perry
County on behalf of the Perry County Children and Youth Services Agency.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto, for and in consideration of the sum set forth herein, and for other valuable and good consideration, and intending to be legally bound hereby, do mutually covenant and agree asfollows:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein by reference thereto.
2. Term:
This Agreement will be in effect retroactively from July 1, 2020 through June
30, 2021.
This Contract shall be subject to termination by either party upon thirty(30)
days written notice. 3.
Contract Amount:
Perry County agrees to make payments to Independent Contractor
as specified on the attached Rate Sheet(s), set forth in Exhibit B which is attached
hereto,
incorporated
submitted
to
Perry
Bloomfield, PA
herein
County
17068.
by
reference
Children
and
thereto.
Youth
Monthly
Services,
invoices
P.O.
Box
should
123,
be
New
Said invoice will specify full name of client served, date of
service, service provided, amount of time provided, and total charge for each case family.
.
It is understood that Contractor is an independent contractor in respect to their
performance under this Agreement and shall assume all risks and responsibilities for losses of every description in connection with the service which can be attributed either
directly
or
indirectly to
employees
as
hired
by
Independent
Contractor.
Independent Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the County, its agents and employees, for or on account of any damages or loss, including the cost of litigations or legal counsel, resulting from the actions of the said employees of Independent Contractor in fulfilling the terms of this Agreement.
. It is understood that Independent Contractor carries current professional liability and general liability insurance at a minimum of $1,000,000.00 as well as current PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal and FBI clearances, and will provide a copy of the same to Perry County Children and Youth Services.
Said clearances shall remain current during the
life of the contract.
The within Agreement shall be construed according to the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. . This Agreement cannot be assigned by Independent Contractor without the express written consent of Perry County.
8.
The within Agreement shall be binding on the heirs, successors, and assigns of the parties hereto.
9.
The parties hereto agree that the Perry County Children and Youth Services Agency shall monitor compliance in accordance with applicable law as set forth in Exhibit C
which is attached hereto, incorporated herein by reference thereto.
10.The
Independent
Contractor
agrees
to
comply
with
any
additional
patient
confidentiality requirement relating to health information imposed by the Federal or Commonwealth governments or by the County (“Other Privacy Requirement’) and to promptly execute and deliver documents and instruments necessary in the reasonable opinion of the County to comply with applicable law and to confirm the Service Provider's compliance with its obligations under the Applicable Law, including but not
limited to HIPAA, other privacy requirements and this Confidentiality section of this Agreement.
The specific obligations of the Service Provider and County are addressed in the Business Associate attachment to this Agreement (Exhibit D). 11 .The Independent Contractor shall submit to the County Individual Service Plans,
Progress Reports, Encounter Forms and Discharge Summaries in accordance with applicable state regulations, the court, or funding requirements. should
evidence
services
provided
as
outlined
in the
Said documentation
Independent Contractor's
program description. a.
Such reports shall contain any and all information requested and shall be submitted to the County on a monthly basis.
b. The Independent Contractor will submit monthly reports for clients served, dropped out, cancelled or missed scheduled appointments. c.
The Independent Contractor shall maintain books, records, and documentsthat support the services delivered, that the fees earned are in accordance with the contract, and that the Independent Contractor has complied with the contract terms and conditions.
d.
The County, as part ofits fiscal management responsibilities, reserves the right
to perform financial and/or performance audits.
The county shall have access
at all reasonable times to, and the right to examine any records of, the Independent
Contractor
involving
transactions
related
to funds
expended
through this Agreement.
12.1f services are not provided and/or if the provisions of the contract are not met, the County reserves the right to withhold payment to Independent Contractor.
13.Agreement extensions: should parties fail to agree to rates applicable to the next Agreement year, the rates and terms of this Agreement will continue to apply and be binding on the parties for the services described herein until a new agreement has
been executed.
Upon the execution of a new agreement, any financial adjustment
shall be reconciled as of the beginning of the contract period.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals the day
and year first about-written.
ATTEST:
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Shannon Hines — Chief Clerk
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Brenda L. Watson— /\
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DanielS. Heit President/CEO Justice Works Youth Care, Inc. Independent Contractor
EXHIBIT B
FEE (RATE) SCHEDULE
ee ,
Justice Building Better Futures for Youth and Community
1500 Ardmore Boulevard
Telephone: (877) 525-5992
Suite 410
Fax: (412) 241 - 6675
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
www. justiceworksyouthcare.com
Perry County Rate Sheet FY 2020-2021 Prepared for Juvenile Probation & The Office of Children and Youth
STOPP® $82.00/hourly A 60 day, high impact, 24/7 crisis and stabilization program; proven to keep children safe and at home despite
profound dysfunction. Staff is in the home of a new referral within 3 hours and implements a comprehensive treatment goal plan that assures child safety, reduces out of home placements, and improves family functioning.
JustCare® Intensive $77.00/hourly JustCare® Standard $77.00/hourly A flexible resource for CYS/JPO agencies serving as continuing care reunification (managed care) program and
a community-based service designedto alleviate challenging family situations. JustCare utilizes evidence based practices that include Truancy Remediation (WhyTry), Girls Circle, and Thinking for a Change.
FGDM $3,000/Successful conference $1,000/successful referral but no conference
$250 unsuccessful referral JWYCprovides coordination & facilitation for this evidence based practice. The referred family has the opportunity to create their own solution to critical concerns and reach “bottom line” OCYS & JPOcriteria.
Visitation - $135.00 pervisit
JusticeWorks YouthCare will conduct monthly visits to assess placement safety for settings such as foster care, group home, residential placement, kinship, etc. Referrals made for visitation clients (no more than once in a 30
day period) as per documents required by State or County requests.
WhyTry Truancy Remediation $77.00/hourly
“WhyTry” is an internationally recognized intervention model targeting risk factors and issues related to
academic engagement. “WhyTry” combinestheoretical and empirical principles, solution-focused interventions, understanding social and emotional intelligence, and multisensory learning.
VIP (Violation Initiative Program)(BARJ included)® $80.00/Hourly
VIP® utilizes STOPP® stabilization methodology for chronic non-compliant juvenile delinquents whoare at high risk of being detained and placed for violating probation, family or community standards. VIP® staff meets with the youth in the community, coordinate with school officials, and can do curfew checks. VIP®
follows the BARJ competencies and offers a flexible range for high to moderate risk cases.
Community Service - $60.00 per hour JusticeWorks Community Service Program (CSP) will provide opportunities and supervision for Pike County youth, between the ages of 10 -18, to fulfill their court-imposed community service andrestitution obligations. The program focusis to find alternate sites for youth to provide community service with program outcomes tracked. Thinking for a Change (T4C)
$150 per group (Mini-group size 2-5 youth)
T4C encourages participants to recognize the connections between thinking errors and anti-social behavior
traits. The curriculum introduces cognitive self-change, pro-social skill development, and a formal problemsolving framework using both cognitive and behavioral elements of skill exploration. This strong commitment to the CBT framework improves outcomes for those involved. Family Finding 365.00 hourly
This model provides strategies to locate and engagerelatives of children living in out of home care. The goal is to provide each child with the life-long connections that only a family can offer. Connecting and reconnecting youth with their families involves an extensive search and discovery processto identify and then engage family members.
Internet based search tools may be used to identify and locate family members. Therapist and children fly throughout the country to connect with family membersor find relatives who live as close as next door. The family leads the planning process to ensure they remain engaged andcan potentially provide life-long support for the young
person. The support offered by newly found family members may include inviting the child to spend the holidays with them or, in some cases, providing a permanent homein whichthe child can grow and flourish. All activities for Family Finding services are billable at the hourly rate.
Visit Coaching - $75.00 hourly
Justice Works will be using the framework designed by Marty Beyer, Ph.D. utilizing the Visit Coaching model. Coached visits allow parents who maybe at risk to their children or to another parent to experience parent-child contact while in the presence of an appropriate third party. Billable Performance Guide
Direct Contact:
1.
Billing includes face to face, actual client contacts by phone, accompanyingclients to appointments, attending court, specific case functions as indicated by CYS/JPO, or other collateral contacts.
2. May bill for up to 2 failed consecutive contacts without approval by CYS/JPO to continue. No more than 30 minat a time. 3.
Direct contact time includes meetings with the client, family member, worker, another community provider, supervised visits, observations, participation in a Family Group
Decision Makingor similar service (All staff in attendanceis billable separately). 4.
As part of the engagement process, families will have an opportunity to take part in the development of progress notes. Family’s that help in note documentation will be clearly identified in the note that they participated in writing the specific entry.
Indirect Contact — Indirect contact is defined as time used to write case notes, supervision, and preparing monthly and court reports. Indirect billable contact time billed at the hourly rate is defined as driving to and from the client’s residence or location and attending CYS/JPOreviews. Discharge Planning: Notification of case closure must provide a minimum of 7 days for JWYCto appropriately close a case andset up all aftercare supports.
Collateral/Client Service Report: Collateral contact is billable in the form of building resource contacts for a family or youth.
“Step Down” in Care: JYWCrequires 7 days notice to prepare for case step down orupto adjust to the case needs, and ensure safety and well-being ofall parties involved. This time allows JW to notify other caregivers of the modification and to make their own personal adjustments to support the family and youth. Phone Calls:
1. Phone calls to clients are billable. 2. Phonecalls are billable as related to a crisis situation.
3. Phonecalls are billable when contacting a case worker, or other community provider. Court: All court ordered timeis billable. Extra-Ordinary Travel: Outside travel is reimbursable for all travel to and from locations, as defined by the county or state, and at the IRS rate and guidelines identified by this contract service guide. Authorization of Services: If it is agreed that services are approved to be completed- via email, letters, fax —
county must honorthis service request by this agent of the county. Expiration of Services: JWYC will provide at least 10 days notice prior to expiration of authorization. Invoicing: JWYC requires an itemized listing of all invoices to accompany payment. Please notify the program director of any adjustments madeto the invoice.