DATE: December 11, 2018
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Delfino E. Neira, Social Services
SUBJECT: Waiver of Extra-Help Maximum Hours Limitation
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Authorize a waiver of the 28 hours per week and/or 960 hours per calendar year 2019 maximum hours limitation for Extra-Help positions listed on Attachment A in the Department of Social Services, pursuant to the provisions set forth in the Salary Resolution, section 1100 and Personnel Rules 2040 and 4240.
REPORT
There is no additional Net County Cost associated with these actions. Approval of the recommended actions provides for sufficient training timeframes for Department staff while temporarily covering workload with Extra-Help staff. Eleven (11) positions in the Social Worker and Staff Analyst classifications are recommended for waiver.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Your Board could opt not to approve the recommended actions; however, this will result in insufficiently trained staff to meet the current workload demands of the programs mandated to provide for the safety and security of at-risk adults and families, and may result in monetary penalties due to failure to comply with State and Federal legislation.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. Sufficient appropriations for the positions and any additional costs, which could be assessed under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), are included in the FY 2018-19 Department of Social Services Org 5610 Adopted Budget. Appropriations for FY 2019-20 will be included in the 2019-20 Recommended Budget.
DISCUSSION:
The Department of Social Services is a mandated government agency tied to a multitude of Federal and State regulations whose purpose is to protect and assist vulnerable children and adults. The Department provides support to one out of every two residents in Fresno County and partners with other County Departments and outside agencies to ensure that individuals and familie...
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