2026-012 Management of Multisystemic Therapy Program for Cherokee County Juvenile Justice

The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners Purchasing Department is requesting competitive sealed proposals to manage its Multisystemic Therapy (MST) program for juvenile justice. The program aims to provide evidence-based, community-based alternatives to incarceration for youth involved in the juvenile justice system. The selected contractor will be responsible for managing the program, overseeing service delivery, and ensuring fidelity to the MST model. The contract will be for an initial term of one year, with the option to renew for four additional one-year terms, subject to annual appropriation and continued grant funding. Key aspects of the job include: • Providing Multisystemic Therapy services to youth involved in the juvenile justice system • Managing and overseeing service delivery to ensure fidelity to the MST model • Coordinating with model dissemination organizations to ensure proper training and certification of staff • Collecting and reporting data to the Department regarding program outcomes and performance measures • Collaborating with referral agencies and courts to ensure high utilization of model programs • Providing training to key stakeholders on evidence-based programming for juvenile offenders