Request for Bids
Youth Fit for Life - Program Consultant
Contact:
Kimberlie Stowell, Human Resources Manager
Center for Dispute Settlement
16 E. Main Street, Suite 800
Rochester, NY 14614
(585) 546-5110 ext. 112
kstowell@cdsadr.org
Basic Information:
The Center for Dispute Settlement is seeking a consultant to oversee the Fit for Life
Program. The program is expected to run from November 2008 — June 2009.
For over thirty years, the Center for Dispute Settlement has worked to create conflict
resolving communities by helping to identify the capacity and resources within individuals
and the community to effectively resolve disputes quickly, informally and peacefully.
Established in 1973 by the American Arbitration Association, the Center for Dispute
Settlement was the first of its kind in New York State and among the first three dispute
resolution centers in the Country. The Center for Dispute Settlement provides alternative
dispute resolution processes for all eight counties in the 7th Judicial District of New York
State. These processes include conciliation, mediation, arbitration and facilitation. Training
is offered in the areas of mediation, arbitration, facilitation, conflict resolution, conflict
management and anger management.
Fit for Life Program Overview:
Fit for Life is a youth educational program featuring activities which includes life skills
training and skill development that focus on conflict resolution processes including, anger
management, negotiation, conflict management and mediation skill development,
complemented by the use of the arts, sports and entertainment. The program is a
collaborative partnership with Youth Lifeline America, founded by former NFL Super
Bowl Champion, and Rochester native, Roland Williams. The program is administered
utilizing an approachable but disciplined method of teaching life skills and educational
elements including Conflict Resolution.
Youth will actively participate in mediation training classes/sessions utilizing the Working
Together to Resolve Conflict Peer Mediation Curriculum and Working Together to Resolve
Conflict Resolution Curriculum for conflict management and anger management sessions
utilizing the D.R.A.M.A (Dispute Resolution And Managing Anger) curriculum.
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Proposals Should: Include a one page outline to incorporate the following activities:
Youth Peace Camp — Week of February 2009
o During the school's Winter Break participants will participate in a series
of half-day trainings, team building, and skill development activities
Monitoring of Academic Progress Component — November 2008 — June 2009
o Monthly reporting on academic standing of participants
o Follow up and referrals for additional academic help/tutoring
Life Skills Workshops/Training — Weekly meetings — Dates TBD based on youth
participants input
o Activities to encourage healthy lifestyle choices
o Professional perspectives provided in the areas of:
Conflict Debriefing
Diversity/Cultural Competency
Esteem development
Financial literacy
Leadership skills
Team building
Health and Fitness
Nutrition
Sports, Arts, Career Exploration Events — Throughout the term of the program — Dates TBD
based on specific schedules of events
o Participants will have the opportunity to attend local college fairs, on-line career
exploration, sporting, arts and cultural events
Measurements of a Successful Project:
Consultant will demonstrate a decrease in involvement in conflicts that escalate
into aggression
Consultant will demonstrate an increased knowledge of conflict resolution,
anger management and negotiation techniques for program participants
Consultant will document the increased exposure to educational opportunities
Consultant will demonstrate increased participation in physical activities
Consultant will document program participants increased exposure to healthy
life choices
Consultant will provide Facilitation in conflict resolution and anger
management at the Youth Lifeline Sports Camp in June 2009
Assumptions and Agreements:
The project dates are from December 3, 2008 — June 30, 2009* (Possibility of an extension through
December 31, 2009).
Consultant will be working with economically disadvantaged youth ages 13 — 17 currently enrolled in
the Rochester City School District’s I'm Ready Community Learning Center in Rochester, NY.
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Consultant will work with three (3) groups of 25 youth at 10 week intervals over the
course of the 30 week project period.
It is expected the Consultant's weekly time requirement will not exceed 2.5 hours per
week; except during the week of the Youth Peace Camp.
Selection criteria:
The Center for Dispute Settlement will give preference to applicants who provide
demonstrates support of The Center's mission, "To use and promote peaceful dispute
resolution processes throughout our communities." The ideal applicant subscribes to the
notion of self-determination and empowers others to be "in-charge" of their own destiny.
The Fit for Life program will involve a tremendous amount organization, coordination,
and the ability to navigate various systems. Applicants must have experience working with
adolescents and demonstrated ability to relate to youth. Familiarity with and experience in
conflict resolution and anger management concepts is desirable.
Please provide the following information in your response:
1. One Page Activity Outline
2. Current Resume
3. List of 3 references
4. Cost of Consultant's Services
Proposal Deadlines:
September 29, 2008
November 14, 2008
November 25, 2008
December 3, 2008
Request for Bids Issued
Bid Submission Deadline
Notifications Made
Begin Consulting
Please submit proposal to:
Kimberlie Stowell, Human Resources Manager
Center for Dispute Settlement
16 E. Main Street, Suite 800
Rochester, NY 14614
Tel. (585) 546-5110 ext. 112
Fax (585) 546-1534
OR
In .PDF or Microsoft Word document format by 5pm
Eastern Standard Time on or before Friday,
November 14, 2008 at kstowell@cdsadr.org