(1) The department shall attempt to generate and provide to every releasee, identified by the prerelease needs assessment, support services such as, but not limited to, substance abuse counseling, family counseling, and employment support programs. The department is authorized to select and contract with public or private organizations for the provision of these basic support services. Provider selection criteria include, but are not limited to:

(a) The depth and scope of services provided.

(b) The geographic area to be served.

(c) The number of inmates to be served and the cost of services per inmate.

(d) The individual provider's record of success in the provision of inmate services.

(2) The following items shall be provided to the Department of Labor and Employment Security job service office located nearest to the inmate's intended residence:

(a) The job placement information obtained at release orientation.

(b) Referral information for the needed basic support service providers.

(3)

(a) The Department of Labor and Employment Security shall assign job service staff exclusively dedicated to releasee services at those offices identified by the Department of Corrections as having a high number of releasee contacts. Those offices having a fewer number of releasee contacts shall have designated staff assigned to assist releasees. The Department of Labor and Employment Security shall provide appropriate training for staff assigned to assist releasees. Staff assigned to assist releasees shall use job placement information obtained at each releasee's release orientation to attempt to secure suitable employment for the releasee prior to the releasee's arrival. Staff assigned to assist releasees shall act to maximize releasee placement opportunities in the job service office service area.