A person whose driving privileges are suspended or revoked for violating § 5-65-103, § 5-65-303, § 5-65-310, or § 3-3-203 can be required by the Courts to complete a screening, drug and alcohol safety education program known as DASEP, and/or victim impact classes. These DASEP services are provided through organizations contracted by the DHS Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health. Organizations are assigned to provide services in certain regions of the state. DHS does not provide these services directly so individuals seeking these services must go through these organizations.

To find DASEP services in your area, please look at this directory and find the organization that serves your county. 

DASEP Information for Providers

Program Scope of Work

Drug and Alcohol Safety Education Program

PURPOSE

This Scope of Work (SOW) outlines the activities to be undertaken by VENDOR as part of the State Drug and Alcohol Safety Education Program, funded by program fees submitted to the State and legislative appropriations from the Administration of Justice Fund. The purpose of this grant is to provide education for those who have been screened and are appropriate for Drug and Alcohol Safety Education Program participation as part of their judicial process.

SCOPE

The scope of this funding contract encompasses the following:

• VENDOR and affiliates will bill the DASEP contract for full expenses monthly, not to exceed the total of the awarded contract dollar amount.
• Support telehealth for all services including screenings and classes.

STATE LEVEL PROJECT OVERVIEW

• The subgrant will commence upon obtaining all necessary State approvals, with DATES as specified.
• Requests for extensions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

SUBGRANT TERMS AND STANDARD EXPECTATIONS

The following standard expectations shall apply to all sub-recipients:

• Regular reporting of local and state data to OSAMH, ensuring data sources are submitted per State. Monthly reports shall be sent to OSAMH at [email protected].
• Continued engagement with the public to strengthen capacity, leadership, membership, functions, bylaws, sectors, roles, and responsibilities.
• Regular collaboration with OSAMH staff/field representatives to ensure timely and effective fulfillment of sub-grant requirements at the local community level.
• Implementation of evidence-based or effective strategies addressing local priorities in a culturally competent and sustainable manner, while maintaining fidelity.
• Utilization of funds to support program costs, including staff for planning, training, implementation, reporting, and evaluation.
• Participation in required trainings and meetings, including peer sharing forums among prevention providers.
• Participation in all mandatory evaluation activities, including the submission of reports and information within designated timeframes and formats prescribed by OSAMH.
• Submission of invoices monthly to [email protected] for review and processing. (Using provided template only)

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

The milestones for this grant are attached in separate Performance Indicators Document. (Please see vendor contract)

This Scope of Work outlines the responsibilities, expectations, and timeline for the Drug and Alcohol Safety Education Program contract.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-267 et seq., the selected Contractor shall comply with performance-based standards. Following are the performance-based standards that will be a part of the contract and with which Contractor must comply for acceptable performance to occur under the contract.

• Contractor must comply with all statutes, regulations, codes, ordinances, and licensure or certification requirements applicable to Contractor, Contractor’s agents, employees, and the subject matter of the contract. Failure to comply shall be deemed unacceptable performance.
• Except as otherwise required by law, Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the contracting Division/Office for any additional costs of alternatively accomplishing the goals of the contract, as well as any liability, including liability for costs or fees, which the contracting Division/Office may sustain as a result of Contractor’s performance or lack of performance.
• During the contract term, the Division/Office will complete sufficient performance evaluations to determine if Contractor’s performance is acceptable.
• The State shall have the right to modify, add, or delete Performance Standards throughout the contract term, should the State determine it is in its best interest. Any changes or additions to Performance Standards will be made in good faith following acceptable industry standards and may include Vendor’s input so as to establish reasonably achievable standards.
• The contract program deliverables and performance indicators are:

Service Criteria:

A. Presentence Screening and Assessment Report

Program Services

• Contractor shall, in accordance with applicable law, provide effective, high-quality judicial screening, recommendation, and reporting services for all individuals who plead guilty or nolo contendere or are found guilty of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) (Ark. Code Ann. § 5-65-103) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) (Ark. Code Ann. § 5-65-303).
• Contractor shall, based upon screening performed (virtual or in person), prepare an accurate Pre-Sentence Screening Report (PSSR) for each DWI/DUI referral. Contractor is not required to be present in court when DWI/DUI cases are presented.
• Contractor shall make appropriate recommendations to the court, as required by Ark. Code Ann. § 5-65-109, to assist the court in determining whether an individual upon adjudication of guilt should receive DWI/DUI education or be referred to a state approved treatment program.
• Each DASEP provider shall utilize the DAABHS/OSAMH approved screening tool to screen DWI/DUI referrals from the courts.

Acceptable Performance

• According to Ark. Code Ann. § 5- 65-109(c), the PSSR shall include, without limitation: (1) the defendant’s driving record; (2) an alcohol problem assessment (a DAABHS/OSAMH approved screening tool); and (3) a victim impact statement, if applicable.
• The PSSR shall be provided within thirty (30) days of the court’s request.

Damages for Insufficient Performance

• Contractor may be issued a written warning for unacceptable performance and may be required to submit and implement a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) acceptable to DAABHS/OSAMH.
• A ten percent (10%) penalty may be assessed in the following months’ payment to Vendor for each failure to comply with Service Criteria and Acceptable Performance Standards. The total penalty shall be calculated based on the total month’s payment in which the deficiency took place.
• Further instances of unacceptable performance may result in the issuance of a below standard Vendor Performance Report (VPR). Repeated failure to meet acceptable performance standards may result in contract termination.

B. Provide Education Services

Program Services

• Contractor shall provide effective, high-quality education services to all individuals whose driving privilege is suspended or revoked under Ark. Code Ann. § 5-65-104(b)(1)(A).
• Contractor shall administer both a pre-test and post-test to all offenders to determine whether or not there has been a measurable gain in knowledge.
• In accordance with Ark. Code Ann. § 5-65-104(B)(2), Contractor shall provide proof of attendance and completion of the education to Driver Services for reinstatement of suspended or revoked driving privilege. Such proof of attendance may be submitted to the Office of Driver Services via email.
• Contractor shall educate the community of the importance of responsible alcohol use through events, social media options and/or educational materials as decided by the contractor.

Acceptable Performance

• Contractor shall provide educational materials using a curriculum approved by DAABHS. If mailing workbooks or certificates is required, this cost may be billed to the participant.
• Contractor shall provide to the Office of Driver Services a report containing the client’s name, date of offense, driver’s license number, number of class hours completed, the class date, and a uniquely numbered and facility issued certificate number (for tracking purposes).
• Contractor will perform any and all other tasks including, but not limited to, providing additional reports, changes in curriculum, etc. to provide the Deliverable in an effective and high-quality manner as set forth in the IFB. Clients who reschedule classes may be charged fees for rescheduling up to the full amount for initial scheduling.
• Contractor shall provide proof of attendance and completion of the victim impact panel to the individual or the Office of Driver Services, as appropriate. This may be electronic in nature.

C. Provide Victim Impact Services

• According to Ark. Code Ann. § 5-65-121, Contractor shall sponsor victim impact panels (either in person or virtually) for attendance by individuals whose driving privileges are suspended or revoked for DWI/DUI.

Acceptable Performance

• Each employee shall complete a program evaluation used to determine the effectiveness of the training event.

D. Training Requirements

• Contractor shall ensure that each of its employees attends at least one in person or virtual training event annually (totaling 6 CEUs) that focuses on the most up-to-date methods and techniques in the DWI/DUI field, including education and treatment trends in the field.

Acceptable Performance

• Templates to be provided by DAABHS/OSAMH.

E. Reporting Requirements

• Contractor shall submit a monthly report to DAABHS/OSAMH listing the total number of offenders screened and the breakdown of which were recommended for education versus treatment. This report will also identify the court from which each client was referred.

Acceptable Performance

• Contractor shall report all revenue derived from program fees collected to DAABHS/OSAMH on a monthly basis.

F. DASEP Fees

• Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 5-65-115(a)(2), Contractor may collect a program fee of one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125) from each program participant to offset program costs.
• Contractor may also collect an additional twenty-five dollar ($25) fee from each program participant to offset additional reporting requirements. If program has electronic certificates, program may retain the certificate fee.
• These program fees are separate and in addition to the fees collected by the Office of Driver Services for reinstating suspended or revoked driving privileges

Acceptable Performance

Any Contractor operating under Ark. Code Ann. § 5-65-101 et seq., shall remit the fees imposed to DAABHS/OSAMH.

• Failure to meet the minimum Performance Standards as specified may result in the assessment of damages.
• In the event a Performance Standard is not met, Contractor will have the opportunity to defend, respond to, or cure the insufficiency to the State’s satisfaction. The State may waive damages if it determines there were extenuating factors beyond Contractor’s control that hindered the performance of services of it is in the best interest of the State. In these instances, the State shall have final determination of the performance acceptability.
• Should any compensation be owed to the agency due to the assessment of damages, Contractor shall follow the direction of the agency regarding the required compensation process.
• Nothing in this table is intended to set forth all obligations of the Contractor under the contract. These obligations are in addition to any others imposed by the contract and applicable law.

1. The damages set forth are not exclusive and shall in no way exclude or limit any remedies available at law or in equity.

DASEP Staff Certification

DASEP Staff Certification:

DEFINITIONS:

A Drug and Alcohol Safety Education Instructor (CDASEI) is authorized to perform all duties involved with providing DASEP Classes only. This qualification allows for the instruction of Level 1 and Level 2 DASEP Classes, under the requirements of DAABHS (currently OSAMH).

A Drug and Alcohol Safety Education Specialist (CDASES) is authorized to perform all duties involved with providing DASEP services including but not limited to DWI Screenings (Pre Sentence Screening Report), acting as a court liaison between the courts and their parent agency and providing DASEP Level 1 and Level 2 Classes.

PRE-QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must meet all the following:

• Employed by an agency who, at the time of the application, is contracted with the State of Arkansas to provide DASEP services,
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED,
• Minimum of 21 years of age, and
• NCIC or Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Background Check, or equivalent, indicating no felonies on record.
  • Exception: Applicants who are either a certified Peer Support Specialist or a Peer-In-Training with the State of Arkansas meet pre-qualification requirements regardless of criminal record.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Certified Drug and Alcohol Safety Education Instructor – CDASEI

The qualifications of the Certified Drug and Alcohol Safety Education Instructor (CDASEI) are as follows:

• Provide verification of pre-qualifications as listed above,
• Complete no less than sixteen (16) hours of training on DASEP-related topics and how to facilitate DASEP Level 1 and Level 2 classes,
  • Training may consist of both classroom training and “on the job” training.
• Complete the DASEP CDASEI Qualification Tool and all activities/trainings as detailed on the tool, and
  • The Qualification Tool will be maintained in the employee’s folder and is not submitted with the application for certification.
• Pass the DASEP Instructor Written Exam with a score of 80% or higher.

Upon recommendation of the applicant’s DASEP Director and verification of meeting the criteria laid out above, the applicant must provide ADASECB (currently OSAMH) with the CDASEI application, the completed written exam, and, if applicable, documentation of being an Arkansas certified peer support specialist or peer-in-training.

Certified Drug and Alcohol Safety Education Specialist – CDASES

The qualifications of the Certified Drug and Alcohol Safety Education Specialist (CDASES) are as follows:

• Complete all qualifications for a Certified Drug and Alcohol Safety Education Instructor (CDASEI) as listed above,
• Complete six (6) months of uninterrupted employment in a DASEP program and be in good standing,
  • After one (1) month of uninterrupted employment in a DASEP program, the CDASES candidate will be on probationary status until they complete all qualifications and their CDASES application has been reviewed and approved.
    • While on probationary status, the CDASES candidate may perform all CDASES duties and responsibilities under the approval and supervision of their DASEP director.
• Complete the DASEP CDASES Qualification Tool and all activities/trainings as detailed on the tool, and
  • The Qualification Tool will be maintained in the employee’s folder and is not submitted with the application for certification.
• Pass the DASEP CDASES Written and Oral Exams with a score of 80% or higher.

Upon recommendation of the applicant’s DASEP Director and verification of meeting the criteria laid out above, the applicant must provide ADASECB (currently OSAMH) with the CDASES application, the completed written and oral exams, and, if applicable, documentation of being an Arkansas certified peer support specialist or peer-in-training.

Certification Renewal

All certifications listed above require:

•  An annual minimum of six (6) continuing education hours from an accredited source relating to drug and alcohol prevention and impaired driving topics.
• Proof of continuing education hours must be maintained in the employee’s record.
• There is no application process for certification renewal or re-issuing of certificates. It is the responsibility of the DASEP Director to verify continuing education hours are being completed.