RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 22389 to add one (1) permanent full-time Public Health Nurse (VVXA) position at salary plan and grade level LT2-1832 ($8,982-$11,217) in the Health Services Department. (Represented)
FISCAL IMPACT:
Upon approval, this action has an annual cost of approximately $225,373 with $51,257 with pension costs already included. The entire cost is fully funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
BACKGROUND:
The Health Services Department is requesting to add one (1) permanent full-time Public Health Nurse position allocated to the Health Care for the Homeless and Choosing Change program. The program provides comprehensive outpatient treatment for substance use disorder treatment plans, medication, counseling and connection to recovery services. Patients from the program are given buprenorphine as a treatment for opioid addiction in addition to the group counseling sessions. The program serves a variety of clients including a growing number of homeless.
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