DATE: October 23, 2018
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Delfino E. Neira, Director, Department of Social Services
SUBJECT: Agreement with CPS HR Consulting for Training Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with CPS HR Consulting to provide training services, effective January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020 ($412,500).
REPORT
Approval of the recommended action will provide the Department with specialized supervisor training consistent with efforts to promote and enhance professional skills, management capabilities and organizational performance. Training will include leadership development, coaching and performance management, development of interpersonal skills, critical thinking and decision-making skills to an estimated 275 staff. The recommended agreement will be effective January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
There are no viable alternative actions. If the recommended action is not approved, Department supervisors will not receive additional training to promote professional development.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. The maximum cost of the recommended agreement for the periods of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020 is $412,500. Cost of the agreement will be fully offset through a combination of State and Federal Social Service funds ($355,527), 2011 Realignment ($36,024), and the County share of cost comprised of 1991 Realignment ($17,429) revenues and Net County Cost ($3,520). Sufficient appropriations are included in the FY 2018-19 Adopted Budget for the Department of Social Services Org 5610.
DISCUSSION:
The Department of Social Services (DSS), comprised of 2643 employees, is committed to the development of an effective workforce. Resources to promote staff development are critical for the maintenance of organizational efficiency and performance, ...
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