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C. 12

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Anna Roth, Health Services
Date:	November 23, 2021

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Cancel one Medical Social Worker-Project Position and add one Medical Social Worker II Position in the Health Services Department

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 11/23/2021

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Larita Clow, (925) 957-5244

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: November 23, 2021
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 25843 to cancel one (1) Medical Social Worker-Project (X4V2) position #14944 at salary plan and grade 255-1590 ($6,764-$8,222) and add one (1) Medical Social Worker II (X4VH) position at salary plan and grade 255-1590 ($6,764-$8,222) in the Health Services Department. (Represented)

FISCAL IMPACT:

Upon approval, there will be no cost associated with this action. The position funding is 100% Ryan White Part A (Federal).

BACKGROUND:

The Health Services Department is requesting to cancel one Medical Social Worker-Project position and add one Medical Social Worker II position in the Health Services Department. This position will provide medical case management for HIV positive County residents through the Ryan White Medical Case Management program. Responsibilities include connecting participants to HIV medical care and preventing spread. Additionally, Medical Social Workers coordinate on behalf of participants and receipt of basic resources including food vouchers, utilities, and housing. The Alameda and Contra Costa planning council consistently ranks Medical Case Management as #1 or #2 priority service, which means it would be the last service to cut during a financial crisis (after medical care). Funding has consistently been stable for many years indicating this project position should be considered as a merit system classification. Funding continues to remain consistent or slightly increase each year.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If this action is not approved, this position and future incumbent will not receive the benefits and privileges of being in a Merit System classification.