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C. 48

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Ted Cwiek, Human Resources Director
Date:	January 10, 2012

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Costa

County

Subject:

Add two Mental Health Community Support Worker I positions and one Mental Health Community Support Worker II position in the Health Services Dept

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 01/10/2012

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

ABSENT:

Gayle B. Uilkema, District II Supervisor

Contact:	Terrina C. Manor, 957-5248
cc:	dorette mccollum Roxana Mendoza gladys scott-reid

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: January 10, 2012
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

Adopt Position Adjustment Resolution #21031 to add two (2) Mental Health Community Support Worker I (VQWE) positions at salary level QT5 0875 ($2541.11 - 3088.73) and one Mental Health Community Support Worker II (VQVB) position at salary level QT5 0968 ($2786.21 - 3386.66) in the Health Services Department.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Upon approval, this action will result in an annual cost of approximately $208,113, including pension costs of $40,743, and will be fully funded by Mental Health Services Act monies.

BACKGROUND:

These three positions will be assigned to the Mental Health Divsion and are needed to support services funded by the Office for Consumer Empowerment. Two of these positions will support and coordinate the SPIRIT program - an accredited program that teaches wellness and recovery skills and provides individuals with the knowledge necessary to become a peer provider in the mental health field. The final position will be assigned to the Access Line Program and will be responsible for providing peer phone support, linkage to community resources, and ongoing client support.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If this action is not approved, services to Mental Health clients may be adversely affected.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

Not applicable.