Annex A - State of New Jersey

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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

DIVISION OF FAMILY DEVELOPMENT

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

CONTRACT AWARD or RENEWAL PACKAGE

REFUGEE SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAM

Annex A:

Program Summary

Contract Renewal Package

Required Documents and Forms

Contract Summary Sheet

Authorized Signatures

Service Delivery Information

Program Narrative

Renewal Documents:

Index of Required Contract Documents

Contract Checklist

Document Verification Sheet (DVS)

Executive Order 129

Certification of Suspension and Debarment

List of Contracts/Grants

Contract Forms (List of Required Documents Available on DFD Website)

Annex B Helpful Hints

Federal Award Information

Instructions

Program Summary

Enter the information on the site where services for this program are provided.

Contract Summary Sheet

Enter Agency Name, Address, Telephone and Contract No.

, Federal Identification

No., Contract effective dates (as noted in the DFD contract award letter) and contract ceiling (per Annex B).

Enter CEO and Agency notice information. All data must be completed.

Authorized Signatories

Enter Authorized Signatory for the Contract (as authorized by Agency Bylaws or Board

Resolution).

IMPORTANT - This is the address where the signed contract and all relevant legal correspondence will be mailed – so please ensure this is the accurate address.

Service Delivery Information

Service will be provided as follows for each day of the week, enter the hours the agency will provide contracted services. Please indicate if there is a difference among any of the contracted services in the program specific narrative.

Emergency Provisions Describe any special arrangements which have been made to handle emergencies, e.g. voice mail instructions, special telephone numbers etc.

Service will not be provided on the following occasions List the occasions and dates when service will not be provided, e.g. December 25-Christmas, July 4-Independence

Day, etc.

Program Narrative

*Please see specific instructions attached to this section

ANNEX A - Program Summary

Program Name:

Site Address:

City, State, and Zip

Site Phone Number: - -

Program Director/Coordinator

Telephone #: - -

Fax: - -

E-Mail:

STATE OF NEW JERSEY - DIVISION OF FAMILY DEVELOPMENT

ANNEX A – CONTRACT SUMMARY SHEET

Provider Agency

Mailing Address

Telephone Number

Provider Agency Fiscal Year End

- -

Contract Effective Date to

Contract #

Federal ID

#

Contract Ceiling $

Organization Type County

Municipal (i.e. School)

% Indicate % of profit charged towards contract

Private, Non-Profit

Private, For-Profit

Faith-Based

Hospital-Based

Chief Executive Officer

Title

Mailing Address

Telephone Number - -

Fax Number

E-Mail Address

- -

All routine notices relevant to the administration of the program should be sent to:

Name & Title

Mailing Address

Telephone Number - -

Fax Number - -

E-Mail Address

Do you currently receive payment by Automatic Deposit (ACH) for this contract?

Yes No

Division of Family Development

Annex A

Authorized Signatures

List names and positions of persons authorized to sign the following and number of persons required to sign each transaction.

Name/Address Position

# of Signatures

Required

1

Contract

2

3

1

1

Financial Reports

3

Contract 1

Checks

3

1

2

3

1

1

Agreements

2

3

Note 1 - Enter Authorized Signatory for the Contract (as authorized by Agency Bylaws or Board

Resolution). This is the address where the signed contract and all relevant legal correspondence will be mailed. This should be the individual who signs the SLD (page

23). This may not be the same individual as noted in the Annex A summary sheet. In the event of emergency notification, please include e-mail and fax number.

Contract Signatory

Title

Mailing Address

Telephone Number

Fax Number

E-Mail Address

- -

- -

Division of Family Development

Annex A

Service Delivery Information

Contract #

Program Name:

Site Address:

City, State, and Zip

Site Phone Number: - -

Program Director/Coordinator

Telephone #: - -

Fax: - -

E-Mail:

Service will be provided as follows (designate time):

Sunday

From

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Services will not be provided on the following occasions:

Date (s) Occasion

To

Division of Family Development

ANNEX A

PROGRAM OPERATIONS NARRATIVE

REFUGEE SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM

ANNEX A

PROGRAM GOALS AND DESCRIPTION

The Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Family Development (DFD) recognizes that critical social services and supports are needed for new refugee arrivals and eligible populations resettling in New Jersey to help them transition to their new life. Refugee Social

Services (RSS) under the Office of Refugee and Resettlement Program (ORR) is 100% federally funded, under Part 400 of Title 45 under the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to provide an array of employability and supportive services that foster personal responsibility, promote economic self-sufficiency and social adjustment.

Categories of Refugees and Eligible Immigration Status for ORR services:

Refugees in possession of an I-94 stamped “Admitted as a Refugee Pursuant to Section

207 of the Act” are eligible for services;

Parolees who have an I-94 with “paroled as a refugee” or “207” stamped or written on the document are eligible;

Cuban/Haitian entrants who have been granted parole, applied for asylum, or are in exclusion or deportation proceedings but have not received a final order of deportation;

Asylees;

Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) from Iraqi and Afghan; and

Certified Victims of Trafficking.

The primary purpose of New Jersey’s RSS is to assist eligible populations to adjust socially and attain the skills needed to find employment and becoming self-sufficient as quickly as possible through an array of services. These services are provided in collaboration with a network of service providers to ensure that the necessary support and assistance is given in accordance with

ORR’s priority in providing services.

Priority in Providing Services

All newly arriving refugees during their first year in the U.S. who apply for services;

Refugees who are receiving cash assistance;

Unemployed refugees who are not receiving cash assistance;

Employed refugees in need of services to retain employment, achieve job upgrades, or attain economic independence.

Services Available and Time Limits

Providers should consider the strengths, resources, and community capacity to ensure that refugees access the highest quality of services within their community. These services are an important aspect of helping refugees integrate and become contributing members of their communities as quickly as possible.

The Division believes that successful resettlement requires a continuum of support and services of State and local government, public and private partners, community-based agencies, and refugee resettlement agencies. DFD strives to provide a comprehensive approach to the RSS program through a network of culturally competent providers and resettlement agencies, local community resources, and supportive social services through the County Welfare Agencies

(CWAs) and employment services, such as the One Stop Career Centers (OSCCs) to foster social and economic self-sufficiency as soon as possible.

Description of Possible Services as indicated in 45 CFR 400.154

Employment Services – must include an Individual Employment Plan (IEP) and Family Self

Sufficiency Plan (FSSP ) to determine the appropriate skills, training and services necessary to help the individual or family become self-sufficient through timely employment. Examples of services include:

1.

Employment Assessment Services – adjunct services (aptitude for certain professions, skills testing, job coaching and development).

2.

Job search, placement, and follow-up.

3.

On the job training – provided by prospective employers with expected outcome of employment.

4.

Vocational Training – that provide ready skills in a short period of time and part of the

IEP and FSSP plans a.

Tuition reimbursement –available for vocational training, skills certification, licenses, etc. upon DFD’s approval.

5.

Skills Certification – recertification of licenses; except for certain restrictions – must meet the criteria for appropriate training in 45 CFR 400.81(b).

6.

English language instruction – with emphasis on formal and certified instruction, and as it relates to obtaining and retaining a job – no other resources available a.

ESL – details of type and services – certified, schedule, duration

(ESL and vocational training must be provided to the fullest extent feasible outside normal working hours to avoid employment interference).

7.

Transportation – when necessary for employability services or for acceptance or retention of employment – no other resources available.

8.

Translation and interpreter services, when necessary in connection with employment or participation in an employability service.

9.

Case Management Services – as defined as the determination of specific service(s) to which to refer a refugee in accordance with an employability plan, referral to such service(s), and tracking of the refugee’s participation in such services employable.

10.

Other Service – for example, information and referral services, (these were previously mentioned above).

11.

Social Adjustment Services – household budget & management, health related services, short-term counseling (crisis).

The employment-related descriptions listed above are specific eligible social service activities for the purpose of obtaining gainful employment in accordance with ORR guidelines. For all individuals accessing services under this grant, individuals must be given every opportunity to quickly access services and supports to assist them in becoming integrated members of American society and employed and to become self-sufficient. In addition, they should not be duplicative of existing service delivery systems.

Though social services are up to 60 months, as established by 45CFR 400.152, priority for providers should be for those that have been in New Jersey for less than 12 months.

Learning English is a very critical and primary component of obtaining employment. Instruction can take place in a wide range of settings which must be considered when referring or providing these services to ensure that individual needs and varying schedules are being met. If certified and flexible ESL services are offered in the community, individuals should be informed of those services to consider meeting the schedules of the families.

Another important component of the ORR program is refugees easily accessing culturally and linguistically supportive social services. The resettlement agencies are required to refer individuals to the CWA to obtain federally funded benefits and services, such as medical, food and if eligible, cash assistance to assist them in becoming integrated into their new society. This is in an effort to meet their basic needs while emphasizing self-sufficiency. The referral process will ensure expedited services to these appropriate and critical benefits.

Likewise, the CWA also will refer eligible individuals that need culturally and linguistic ORR employability social services; such as cultural orientation, job readiness, preparation and placement, as well as, supportive and ESL services to the local resettlement agencies.

The resettlement agency contracted with DFD must provide those prescribed employability services as outlined above in accordance with ORR’s regulatory provisions at 45 CFR 400.154.

MONITORING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.

DFD will conduct a minimum of two annual site and chart reviews.

2.

DFD will conduct unannounced site and chart reviews.

3.

The State refugee coordinator should be informed, or made aware of, critical or unusual events (such as criminal or federal investigation); all monitoring/site visits from ORR and/or the national agency and a copy of that agency’s final report; budget and/or funding reductions; staffing changes and/or other changes or events which could affect your agency’s operations or could cause concerns and/or problems to the community and/or the State of

New Jersey.

Administrative General Requirements

Participate in collaborative meetings and committees with key partners related to the scope of work outlined in this contract.

Employ adequate qualified and bilingual staff to meet the performance requirements or deliverables of the contract.

Develop and utilize sound fiscal and programmatic accountability procedures and policies, which are approved by DHS/DFD.

Train staff on confidentiality practices and implement policies to safeguard confidential and private information.

Maintain accurate and current client information in accordance with State and Federal recording requirements.

Identify disaster recovery protocol and procedures for shifting services in the event of extreme circumstances, such as a natural disaster or significant damage to the service location, and provide a detailed Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan that will be implemented in the event of an emergency.

Conduct an annual self-assessment and evaluation to ensure that program services are informed by research, best practices and to measure the impacts of service delivery on programs and clients.

Establish a process to extract and analyze data.

Key Statutory and Regulatory Requirements under this contract:

The provider agency assures that it will comply with required statutory requirements and ensure

Federal and State funds are utilized for eligible clients and services in accord with DHS/DFD policies and regulations. At a minimum, the agency will: a.

Have internal controls and performance measures to determine whether the rules are accurately applied; b.

Adhere to applicable Federal rules and State program compliance requirements; and c.

Assure appropriate use of funds for allowable services to carry out the goals and objectives of the program.

Eligible Clients

In accordance with program funding requirements – only clients that meet program eligibility criteria should receive services. The provider agency is required to maintain a system of internal control and appropriate processes to ensure the integrity of program funding.

Personnel Requirements

The agency director or program designee must attend and participate in DFD-sponsored inperson meetings and trainings, or conference calls as directed by the DFD Program Staff.

Fiscal Standards and Accountability

Recipients and sub-recipients of Federal and State funds are responsible for the proper use of such fund. Simply, this means that the funds are used for the intended purpose with compliance with all Federal, State and contract regulations. All parties are responsible for the transparency and accountability for the funds and are subject to administrative, contractual and legal sanctions for the misuse and/or improper use of these funds. Provider Agencies are considered subgrantee/recipients under this contract and are subject to Federal laws, regulations and provisions of this contract as set forth in this document; and must ensure adherence to all applicable regulations, including: a) Contract funds are allocated to meet program objectives and for the purpose as intended.

b) Fiscal and accounting procedures are sufficient to permit the preparation of required reports and the proper reconciliation of expenditures to adequate source documentation to establish funds have been used appropriately for the intended purpose in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and contract cost principles. a.

Annual completion of the Single Audit, as required. b.

Funds are not used to support inherently religious activities, such as religious instruction or activities. c.

Funds are not used to support lobbying activities to influence proposed or pending

Federal or State legislation or appropriations. d.

Funds are expended in accordance with all pertinent laws and regulations.

Allowable Cost

The determination of allowable costs is defined in the Standard Language Document

(SLD), RFP, DHS and DFD Cost Reimbursement Manual (CRM) and the DHS

Contract Policy and Information Manual (CPIM). Expenditures are defined as those costs which are restricted to activities related to programmed plan development; complaint files management; public hearing information; program monitoring and coordination; report preparation; evaluation of program outcomes; personnel management; travel; equipment; supplies; audits and response management; and indirect costs such as maintenance of facilities, utilities, and general management staff.

General Program Requirements

The use of State and Federal funds must adhere to all governing laws and regulations including those contained in the: i.

New Jersey regulations. ii.

DHS/DFD Contract terms contained in the SLD and RFP. iii.

DHS/DFD contract rules and regulations contained in the CRM and

CPIM. iv.

DFD instructions and guidance memos, including all approved amendments or revisions. v.

All other Federal, State and local laws and regulations.

The agency must meet all contract expectations as described in the RFP as well as those detailed in this contract. Failure to meet any performance standard and contract expectations can be grounds for revision of the contract whereby current funding is reduced, contract is suspended or terminated and can affect future consideration for funding.

In addition to the core areas of program delivery, provider agencies must maintain administrative and fiscal accountability, meet reporting requirements, and ensure program integrity to meet all program compliance and performance standards. As recipients of government funds, all agencies must adhere to all Federal and State laws and regulations as stated above.

DFD PROGRAM AND FISCAL REPORTS

The goal of program reports is to use data to improve program services, service delivery and utilization. Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Reports may include but not be limited to:

1.

Monthly and Quarterly reports on every client serviced is required and should include but not be limited to:

a.

Federally required reports (monthly, trimester and a the Annual Goal Plan) b.

DFD required reports:

1. Arrival data i.

2. Asylees data ii.

3. Number of clients serviced iii.

4. Number of employment placements unduplicated

2.

Other program reports as requested by DFD in the timeframe required.

All program reports should be submitted to Renee Ingram at renee.ingram@dhs.state.nj.us

Fiscal Reporting Requirements

The agency is required to submit program and fiscal reports within the required timeframes. At a minimum, the following reports are required:

Fiscal reporting is required on a quarterly basis combining subcontracted and direct agency expenditures. Actual expenditures must be reported using the Annex B form on a cumulative basis by the 20th day of the following month after the close of each calendar quarter.

The Final Report of Expenditures (ROE) is due 120 days after the contract period ends.

The expenditure reports must contain an original signature of the CEO and fiscal officer designated by the agency for this program.

An initial advance payment will be issued when the contract is fully executed. Future quarterly reimbursements will occur subsequent to DFD’s receipt and review of the expenditure report for the previous quarter and as long as all other contract deliverables are met.

All reports are to be sent to:

DFD, Office of Contract Administration

P.O. Box 716

Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0716

Attention: Contract Fiscal Unit

Payment Terms

The initial advance payment representing 25% of the contract ceiling will be issued when the contract is approved and signed. Subsequent quarterly advance payments are issued upon receipt and review of the quarterly ROE and, assuming all other contract obligations are current and there are no violations of any other contract provisions. Adjustments to a quarterly payment may be made for a variety of reasons, including provider agency spending patterns, DFD fiscal review issues, audit matters that come to our attention, or as needed to meet program delivery and DFD

Budget/ Fiscal issues.

Annex A - Narrative and Questions

A.

Narrative

Please provide a detailed written narrative of your agency’s proposed program. The program description should present a clear picture of the program’s structure, staffing, description and implementation of specific services to be provided (as detailed in the Annex A scope of work) and service delivery methods/process, referral process if applicable, coordination with other collaborators/stakeholders and local service providers as applicable. The agency’s description should explain how and where the services will be provided and by whom – detailing the use of all consultants and subcontractors with details of the agency’s monitoring of the services from consultant and subcontractors.

The narrative should include a detailed implementation plan for the completion of the DFD program including all components detailed in the scope of work.

B.

Annex A Questions

Please concisely respond to the questions below:

1.

Staffing: Describe staff positions, responsibilities and provide staffing structure information. (Provide their position, titles, duties, and the percentage of time worked in the program). a.

If staff time is charged to more than one program and/or grant, describe the process used to ensure the allocation of time spent on each program/grant is correct or supported. b.

Who supervises the provision of services/activities/outcomes and ensures they are timely, documented and reported? c.

What kind of staff in-service training do you provide to the program staff? d.

Will any services be provided by consultants or subcontractors? If so, please provide details of the consultant/subcontractor (i.e. scope of work, terms of the agreement, reimbursement terms, key staff including areas of expertise and credentials). Copies of the agreement must be attached or contract approval will be delayed.

2.

Provide a brief overview of your agency’s program and specific role with administering the ORR program. The narrative should include: a.

Your agency’s success and/or challenges administering the program last year. b.

Provide statistics of how many clients were served through ORR funds – and the services provided – indicate the types of populations serviced. c.

Explain the goals and objectives for this contract period. d.

Describe the need for the grant and how it is going to be utilized. e.

Indicate other Federal, match dollars and amount, etc.; used for the same or similar services and/or populations. f.

Describe what employability services your agency will provide. Include the following: i.

Type of employability services, as outlined above. ii.

If ESL is provided, please provide details – (certified instructors, type of instruction basic, structured, classroom or home setting; on-site or referred, various levels, number of hours per week, how many instructors, language spoken etc.).

g.

Description of how you will ensure that the prioritized populations are being serviced. Priority is for new arrivals and the unemployable – within the first year of arrival. h.

Explain your referral process with the CWA and other community resources and collaboration efforts. Accessing supportive social services is paramount due to the urgent need to obtain basic services. i.

Provide details of your staffing composition – experience and language, percentage of time allocated under this contract, and projected staff to client ratio.

Cultural and linguistically competent staff is essential due to the language and social barriers many of the populations face.

3.

Describe how your internal process and monitoring procedures ensure that refugees do not receive duplicated services if they are eligible for services under more than one grant.

4.

Describe how your agency plans to evaluate the program. Explain how your agency plans to collect data. Identify any strengths and weaknesses from prior evaluations.

5.

Explain the monitoring and quality assurance of the program including: a.

Submit a copy of the Agency’s Quality Assurance and Monitoring Policies and

Procedures. b.

Provide information on refugee’s satisfaction survey for program services. How often is this survey done? If your agency does not have a customer survey, please describe your plan to implement one. c.

Does the agency have a wait list for any services? If yes, how does the agency determine which refugees receive services and when?

6.

What systems are in place to ensure that accurate records are maintained for completing all required program and fiscal reports?

7.

How does your agency provide linguistically and culturally appropriate services to clients? Provide information on your program staff’s multi-lingual capacity (languages, cultural and translation services). a.

How does your program ensure compliance with Title VI (LEP policy)? Are program forms, flyers and other written materials translated into client’s native language? Do clients sign forms indicating their understanding of the program requirements and services? How is this issue addressed with illiterate clients? b.

Describe your agency’s English language and literacy services.

8.

What barriers or challenges do you anticipate in the implementation of the program goals, objectives, activities and achieving its outcomes? a.

Identify any challenges, limitations, or restrictions on services and coordination. b.

What will be your agency’s strategy for addressing the challenges?

9.

Describe how your agency will meet the objectives, goals, and deliverables of the contract as detailed in the scope of work.

10.

What systems are in place to ensure that accurate records are maintained for completing all required program and fiscal reports?

11.

Describe your agency’s purpose, philosophy, goals, and objectives.

12.

How does the mission of the program align with your agency’s mission? Describe how the program will benefit/impact the community?

13.

Identify and describe any unique capabilities of your agency in delivering the service.

14.

Identify any changes, challenges, limitations, restrictions, and priorities on meeting the scope of work requirements.

15.

Identify past year program goals and summarize performance outcomes. Provide a summary of select agency accomplishments. If this is a renewal contract, describe at a minimum how has your program developed and made progress toward its goals in the past.

16.

What barriers, if any, have impacted your agency’s ability to meet program goals?

17.

Describe the agency’s outreach efforts and communication efforts for the program.

18.

If fees will be collected from recipients of any services outlined in the Contract

Requirements, state the anticipated annual amount of revenue. Also state how those revenues will be used to offset the contract’s costs.

DIVISION OF FAMILY DEVELOPMENT

REFUGEE TRAINING AND/OR VOCATIONAL SERVICES

SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND TUITION ASSISTANCE REQUEST

Date of Referral:

Agency:

Contract #

Student’s Name:

Address:

Employed

Type of Support or

Services

Yes or No

Vocational Training

If Yes how long

Computer Training

License or Certification

*Alternative ESL (non-traditional)

*Transportation Services

Child Care

Beginning and End

Dates

Reason for

Training

Your signature below verifies that these statements are true:

Student has been in the United States a maximum of 60 months

Training is to help obtain employment or upgrade employment

No other financial assistance was received that would duplicate this request for assistance

No other resources available in the County or accessible transportation

Student Signature: Date:

Agency Staff Signature: Date:

DIVISION OF FAMILY DEVELOPMENT USE ONLY

Amount Requested: $

Amount Approved:

Amount Disapproved:

$

$

Staff Signature: Date:

Supervisor’s Approval:

Date:

* Transportation - must complete a separate transportation reporting form

* ESL – must be a certified structured program and individual must be working

Refugee Resettlement Program

Social Service Grant

Contract Compliance Standards

Compliance Standard Indicators/Documentation

Cultural and Linguistically Competent

Employment Orientation

Orientation provided in clients’ language or in partnership with a Translator.

Ensure Person eligible for services

Employment Cultural Orientation completed within

5 days of arrival in their language

Person informed of ORR program and social service grant services for up to five years

Person informed of welfare benefits & work requirements; as well as other relevant supportive services - ESL programs, and social service supports.

Person informed of ESL and Vocational Training tuition assistance through social service grant

Person informed of modes of transportation and assistance through the social service grant

Person informed of Rights and Responsibility

Person informed of Agency’s Grievance Policy

Materials and information of ORR benefits in clients language or translated

Status, arrival data, intake and case notes

Intake forms along with any documents and case notes

Signed document

Case notes

Case notes

Case notes or signed receipt

Signed document

Signed document

Employment and Self-Sufficiency Plan Plan included in case file, along with any documents and case notes.

Signed Plan Comprehensive Employment and Self Sufficient

Assessment conducted utilizing a standardized form – identifying strengths, challenges, and plan of action.

Joint self-sufficiency or Employment Plan developed with individual’s and staff signature

Referrals and Supportive Services

Signed Self Sufficiency Plan included in case file

Person referred for supportive services no later than one week after arrival

Official DFD referral document in file

Person accompanied to initial visit to Board of

Social Services with a translator if required

Case note

Medical Insurance (Medicaid) obtained within 30 to 45 days

Food Stamps obtained within 30 to 45 days

Application Date

Application Date

Transportation provided for employment related appointments

Log Sheet and case notes

Referred for ESL Assessment and Placement Test Include assessment in file, start date, and schedule.

Refugee Resettlement Program

Social Service Grant

Contract Compliance Standards

Employment Services

Readiness, Preparation, and Placement

Indicated on Employment Plan and case notes Provided Job readiness services; i.e. coaching, counseling, resume, job etiquette and expectation

Person notified of job leads, interviews or openings in accordance with Employment Plan

Document in case notes and referral services

Referred to jobs and/or interviews

Person escorted for job interview

Transportation assistance provided

Referral in case file and documented in case notes

Documented in case notes

Receipt and client signature

Placed in Job

ESL

Referred to Free ESL classes

Enrolled in certified formal ESL Instruction

Documented in case file

Referral form

Documented in case file

Training

Vocational Training Assistance Provided

Referred to Community Resource Programs

Tuition Application – must be eligible and aligned with IEP and SSP

Referral notification

DFD Referral Form

Case Management and Follow-up

Person assisted with obtaining social and supportive services at the local welfare agency

Helped obtained immigration and citizenship information and services, and documentation

Case notes and/or referral

Person assisted with school enrollment, medical services, other eligible supportive services etc.

Separate case record or section for ORR social services

Case notes

Case File

Follow-up on employment at 60, 90 & 180 days Documented in file with outcomes

Follow-up on ESL, training completion and job placement or upgrade

Staffing and Administrative Oversight

Documented in file with outcomes

Adequate staff to meet contract deliverables Full-time employment specialist staff for 50+ caseload

Staff culturally and linguistically compatible with clients servicing

Services provided in a manner that is compatible with clients language and cultural background

Knowledgeable staff on refugee and social service Experience and background

Timely submission of all required DFD reports

Collaborative partners and community resources

Submission of report

Referral types and placements

Timely complaint resolution Quick Turnaround time to resolve issue

I have read the ORR social service grant Program Deliverables and Contract Compliance Standards and agree to comply with each deliverables and standard:

Authorized Signature:

Print: Title:

Date:

Refugee Resettlement Program

Social Service Grant

Contract Compliance Standards

The below individual(s) have been admitted to the United States, and meet Office of Refugee and

Resettlement Program eligibility immigration status and identification requirements as sited in N.J.A.C

10:90-10:6.

Date:

Referring Agency:

CWA:

Staff:

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Applicant Name: ___________________________________ D.O.B.:

Family Unit Size: Language(s) Spoken:

USCIS Status: ______________ Alien #:

Date of Arrival or Status was Granted: _____________ *Match Grant Program: ( ) Yes ( ) No

Phone #: Address:

Cash Assistance

Services and/or Benefits Requesting

Food Stamps

A Translator will be present: ( ) Yes ( ) No Name of Translator:

Medicaid

Refugee Agencies

Catholic Charities Diocese of Camden

1845 Haddon Ave, Camden, NJ 08103

856-342-4100

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark,

976 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102

973-733-3516

Lutheran Social Ministries of NJ

189 South Broad St, Trenton, NJ 08601

609-393-4900

International Rescue Committee

10 West Grand St., Suite A,

Elizabeth, NJ 07201

908-351-5116

Jewish Family & Vocational Service of

Middlesex

32 Ford Avenue, 2 nd

floor, Milltown, NJ 08850

732-777-1940 ext 1124

Jewish Vocational Services

111 Prospect St., East Orange, NJ 07017

973-674-3672

*Individuals who are enrolled in the Match Grant Program cannot receive cash assistance benefits.

Title 45: Public Welfare - PART 400—REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT PROGRAM

Any cash grant received by the refugee under the Department of State or Department of Justice

Reception and Placement programs may not be considered in determining income eligibility.

N.J.A.C. 10:90-10.1 - Any cash assistance from the referring agency or sponsor shall be treated as unearned income.

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DIVISION OF FAMILY DEVELOPMENT

INDEX OF REQUIRED CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATOR:

NAME OF

AGENCY:

CONTRACT

NUMBER:

CONTRACT

PERIOD:

This index provides details of all required documents that must either be included with the contract package

(see checklist) or must be available on site for inspections as noted in the Document Verification Sheet

(DVS). Forms that are not included in the following pages, can be found by accessing the website at www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dfd/info and clicking on the link for Standard Contract Documents.

Document

Required with first

Contract and as

Amended

Required

Annually and as

Amended

Checklist

Required for on-site

Verificati on - DVS

Form

Check if submitted with package

Contrac t Documents

Standard Language Document (SLD) with original signatures

(additional copies requested must also have original signature)

Annex A (including summary sheet and supporting schedules)

Annex B – Budget Form with all required forms, schedules, and signatures

Executive Order 129 (Public Law 2005, Chapter 92) Source

Disclosure Certification Form

Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA)

Worksheet (if applicable)

2 copies

3 copies

3 copies

Certification of Suspension and Debarment ●

1.

Copies of Subcontract/Consultant Agreement(s)

Private/Public Donor Agreement (s) for Match Responsibilities

HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (BAA)

● ●

A copy of the Acknowledgement of Receipt of the New Jersey State

Policy and Procedures for EEO/AA

2.

Liability Insurance Declaration Page and/or Malpractice Insurance

Bonding Certificate

Applicable Licenses (business and professional licenses)

Current Affirmative Action Certificate or copy of renewal application sent to Treasury (AA302 – Affirmative Action

Employee Information Report)

Health/Fire Certificates

Certificate of Occupancy or Continued Certificate of Occupancy

Rev. 2013

Page 2 Document

Required with first

Contract and as amended

Required

Annually and as

Amended

Checklist

Required for on-site

Verificati on – DVS

Form

Check if submitted with package

.

Lease or Mortgage for Property and Equipment

Certificate of Incorporation

Dated List of Names, Titles, Addresses, and Terms of Board of

S.

Directors

New Jersey Business Registration Certificate with the Division of

Revenue (Public Law 2001, Chapter 134)

Documents Required for Non Profit Agencies and as applicable for Profit Agencies

Copy of the most recently approved Board Minutes

Agency By-Laws

Tax Exempt Certification

Form 990 – Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Documents Required for Profit Agencies only

U.S. Corporation Income Tax Return, Form 1120

Chapter 51/Executive Order 117 Vendor Certification and

Disclosure of Political Contributions (formerly known as Executive

Order 134) and copy of NJ Business Registration Certificate (see separate link)

Ownership Disclosure Form (Chapter 51) biannual

Agency Policies and Organizational Information

Organizational Chart

Personnel Manual and Employee Handbook (including job descriptions of staff) biannual

Affirmative Action Policy/Plan

Conflict of Interest Policy

Procurement Policy

Equipment Inventory (contract acquires property with DFD funds)

Audit

Notification of Licensed Public Accountant (NLPA) - include copy of Accountant’s Certification (see separate link)

Copy of Single Audit or Independent Audit for recent FY

Other Supporting Documents

Annual Report to Secretary of State

Annual Report – Charitable Organizations

Page 3 Document

Required with first contract

Required

Annually and as

Amended

Required for on-site

Verificati on – DVS

Form

Check if submitted with package

ACH – Credit authorization for automatic deposits

(for new requests only)

W-9 Form (for new Agencies only)

Additional Division/Office Specific Forms

Document Verification Sheet (DVS)

List of Agency Contracts

Standard Board Resolution (indicating authorized signatories for contracts)

Checklist and Copy of Award Letter ●

Purchase and Property Disclosure Form (Iran Form)

The contracted agency agrees to submit, to the DFD Contract Administrator, any and all changes regarding the information presented in these documents during the term of the contract. All documents should be current and reflect the approval of the agency’s Board of Directors, when applicable.

The index is for reference and is not required to be retuned with the contract package. All documents noted here are either included in the Checklist or Document Verification Sheet (DVS).

The checklist and DVS must be returned with the contract package.

DFD OFFICE OF CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

CONTRACT CHECKLIST

CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATOR:

NAME OF

AGENCY:

CONTRACT

NUMBER:

CONTRACT

PERIOD:

PROVIDER INSTRUCTIONS :

This checklist must be completed and returned with all documents prior to contract approval. The correct number of copies and any additional Division documents must be returned to your Contract Administrator.

Forms that are not included in the following pages, can be found by accessing the website at www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dfd/info and clicking on the link to Standard Contract Documents.

Document

Number of copies to be submitted

Please check if submitted with package

If not submitted with package, indicate anticipated date of submission or reason for non-submission

Complete copy of signed DHS Standard Language

Document (SLD)

Checklist, DVS and Award Letter

Executive Order 129 Source Disclosure

Certification of Suspension or Debarment

Standardized Board Resolution indicating who is authorized to sign: Contracts and Checks

Annex A (including summary sheet and supporting schedules)

Annex B –Budget Form (Expense Summary, Details and Schedules 1-6)

List of Contracts

Equipment Inventory

Liability Insurance

Bonding Certificate

Names, Titles, Addresses and Terms of Board of

Directors

Copy of Audit Report

Current Affirmative Action Certificate or copy of renewal application sent to Treasury (AA302)

Chapter 51, Public Law 2005—

For-Profit agencies only

Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act

(FFATA) Worksheet (if applicable)

Copies of Subcontracts

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

3

3

1

1

1

1

1

1

Document

Notification of Licensed Public Accountant (NLPA)

(include copy of Accountant’s Certification)

Private/Public Donor Agreement for Match

Responsibilities

Organization Chart

W-9 Form (for new provider only)

Conflict of Interest Policy

As Applicable:

ACH – Credit authorization for automatic deposits

(for new requests only)

W-9 Form (for new providers)

Other: Purchase and Property Disclosure Form (Iran

Form)

Number of

Copies to be submitted

Check if data is submitted with package

If not submitted, provide date when document will be provided

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

DIVISION OF FAMILY DEVELOPMENT

DOCUMENT VERIFICATION SHEET (DVS)

Contract Number Contract Period

The Provider Agency hereby certifies that the following documents are on file and are available to the

Division of Family Development (DFD) for review. The contracting Provider Agency also agrees that it will inform the DFD contract administrator of any and all changes involving these documents that may occur during the term of the contract. All documents should be current and reflect board approval.

Please do not submit documents listed below with renewal package.

Please Check as Appropriate

On File

Not

Applicable

1.

Certificate of Incorporation and NJ Business Registration

Certificate

(filed with the Division of Revenue)

2.

Annual Report to Secretary of State and Ownership

Disclosure Form

3.

Annual Report - Charitable Organization

4.

Agency By-Laws and Copy of Board Meeting Minutes

5.

Business Associate Agreement

(unless new provider or revised agreement)

6.

Business and Professional Licenses

7.

Personnel Manual and Employee Handbook

(including current job descriptions for staff)

8.

Tax Exempt Certification, Copy of Form 990

9.

U.S Corporation Income Tax Return, Form 1120

10.

Procurement Policy

11.

Certificate of Occupancy or Continued Certificate of

Occupancy and Health and Fire Certificates

12.

Property Lease/Mortgage and Equipment Leases

13.

Affirmative Action Policy and copy and acknowledgment of

NJ State Police Policy on EEO/AA

I hereby certify that all documents are current and are available for review.

Agency Director (Please Print or Type)

Agency

Agency Director’s Signature

Date

EXECUTIVE ORDER 129 CERTIFICATION

SOURCE DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATION FORM

Bidder: Solicitation Number:

I hereby certify and say:

I have personal knowledge of the facts set forth herein and am authorized to make this Certification on behalf of the Bidder.

The Bidder submits this Certification as part of a bid proposal in response to the referenced solicitation issued by the Division of Purchase and Property, Department of the Treasury, State of New Jersey (the

“Division”), in accordance with the requirements of Executive Order 129, issued by Governor James E.

McGreevy on September 9, 2004 (hereinafter “E.O. No. 129”).

The following is a list of every location where services will be performed by the bidder and all subcontractors.

Bidder or Subcontractor Description of Services Performance Location(s) by

Country

Any changes to the information set forth in this Certification during the term of any contract awarded under the referenced solicitation or extension thereof will be immediately reported by the Vendor to the

Director, Division of Purchase and Property (the “Director”).

I understand that, after award of a contract to the Bidder, it is determined that the Bidder has shifted services declared above to be provided within the United States to sources outside the United States, prior to a written determination by the Director that extraordinary circumstances require the shift of services or that the failure to shift the services would result in economic hardship to the State of New

Jersey, the Bidder shall be deemed in breach of contract, which contract will be subject to termination for cause pursuant to Section 3.5b.1 of the Standard Terms and Conditions.

I further understand that this Certification is submitted on behalf of the Bidder in order to induce the

Division to accept a bid proposal, with knowledge that the Division is relying upon the truth of the statements contained herein.

I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the foregoing statements by me are true. I am aware that if any of the statements are willfully false, I am subject to punishment.

Bidder:

Name of Organization or Entity

By:

Print Name:

Title:

Date:

New Jersey Department of Human Services

Division of Family Development

Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion

Lower Tier Covered Transactions

1.

The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by an Federal or State department or agency.

2.

Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.

Name and Title of Authorized Representative __________________________________

Signature _________________________

Date _____________________________

This certification is required by the regulations implementing Executive order 12549, Debarment and

Suspension, 29 CFR Part 98, Section 98.510

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DIVISION OF FAMILY DEVELOPMENT

STANDARDIZED BOARD RESOLUTION FORM – page 1 of 2

Supporting Information for Contract #:

Contract Period:

Agency: to

Certification:

We certify that the information contained in, or attached to, this contract document is accurate and complete.

__________________________________ ________________________

Chair, Board of Directors

(Original signature)

Date

__________________________________ ________________________

Executive Director

(Original signature)

Date

Please List Authorized Signatories for contract documents, checks, and invoices:

(List full name and title)

Name Title

Name

Name

Title

Title

STANDARDIZED BOARD RESOLUTION FORM – page 2 of 2

The Board endorses the following commitments as defined in this document:

1.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)*

Specific to HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), the above noted

Provider Agency is deemed a covered entity and must submit the required Business Associate

Agreement.

Once executed, the BAA will be included in the Department’s official contract file. The BAA will be considered applicable for this contract. Any changes in the Provider Agency’s status, information or the content of the BAA, is the responsibility of the contracted Provider Agency to revise the BAA.

The Board agrees to notify the Department of any change in its BAA Status and provide the appropriate information within 10 business days.

2.

Legal Advice

The Board acknowledges that the Division of Family Development does not and will not provide legal advice regarding the contract or any facet of its relationship with the Provider Agency. The

Board further acknowledges that any and all legal advice must be sought from the Provider

Agency's own attorneys and not from the Division of Family Development.

3.

Public Law 2005, Chapter 51

The Board agrees that the Public Law 2005, Chapter 51 (formerly known as Executive Order

134) compliance forms submitted with the contract is accurate.

4.

Public Law 2005, Chapter 92

The Board agrees that the Public Law 2005, Chapter 92 (formerly known as Executive Order

#129) compliance forms submitted with the contract are accurate.

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DIVISION OF FAMILY DEVELOPMENT

List of Contracts/Grants

Check here if this information already appears on the Annex B, Contract Information Form. If so, do not duplicate information here.

Contracting

Division/Office

Program

Name

Type of

Service

Contract

Number

Contract

Term Amount

Division/Office

Contact

Person and

Phone

Number

Provider Agency

Contact Person and Phone

Number

CONTRACT FORMS

Available at the DFD website:

AA 302

Federal Financial Accountability Transparency Act (FFATA) Worksheet

Notification of Licensed Public Accountant

Purchase and Property Disclosure Form (Iran Form)

ANNEX B - Helpful Hints

Detailed instructions in completing the Annex B including the Cost reimbursement

Manual (CRM), Section 5.3 and an Annex B tutorial are located at

http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dfd/info/

The budget should detail costs to administer program and meet program goals and objectives including:

Personnel

Fringe Benefits

Consultants and Subcontractors

Materials

Equipment

Facility Costs and

Other Costs

The budget must be:

Agency wide budget

Include list of all other contracts/revenue

Identify costs as direct and indirect

Detail the indirect cost basis of allocation

G&A Costs

Have two (2) separate original signatures on the summary page

Copies of consultant and subcontract agreements must be submitted

FY 14 and FY 15 Federal Award Information

TANF (SH, TS, NC, LG, DV, SF, UF)

FY 14 - Grant Number G-1402NJTANF CFDA 93.558

FY 15 - Grant Number G-1502NJTANF

CCDF (UC, KU, SP, TP, FS)

CFDA 93.558

FY 14:

Grant Number 2014G996005

Grant Number 2014G999004

Grant Number 2014G999005

FY 15:

Grant Number 2015G996005

Grant Number 2015G999004

Grant Number 2015G999005

Refugee:

Resettlement

CFDA 93.575 Discretionary Contract

CFDA 93.596 Mandatory

CFDA 93.596 Matching

CFDA 93.575 Discretionary Contract

CFDA 93.596 Mandatory

CFDA 93.596 Matching

FY 14:

Grant No. 1401NJRSOC

Refugee – School Impact (RF)

FY 13:

Grant number is 90ZEO165-01-02

FY 14:

Grant number is 90ZE0165-02-01

Refugee – Cuban Haitian (RF)

FY 13:

Grant number is 90RQ0039-01

FY 14:

Grant number is 90RQ0039-02-01

CFDA 93.566

CFDA 93.576

CFDA 93.576

CFDA 93.576

CFDA 93.576

Refugee REAP (RF)

FY 14:

Grant number is 90RT0185-01-02

Food Bank (FB) Department of Agriculture

FY 14

Grant Number is 1NJ400404

SANDY

FY 14

Grant Number is 2013G99WREE

DCM

FY 13:

Grant Number FEMA-DR-4086

CFDA 93.576

CFDA 10.561

CFDA 93.667

CFDA 97.088

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