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To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	HIRING OUTREACH OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Date:	December 13, 2016

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Subject:

APPROVE "Bridge to Success" pilot program for hiring individuals with developmental disabilities

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 12/13/2016

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

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

Contact:	Allison Picard, (925) 335-1096
cc:	Dianne Dinsmore, Human Resources Director

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: December 13, 2016
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE the Bridges to Success pilot program effective January 1, 2017, as described in the attached overview, which will encourage hiring of individuals with developmental disabilities, and ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 21998 to establish the classifications of Institutional Services Aide-Project (1KW4) at salary plan/grade TB5 0828 ($2,627.88-$3,194.21) and Institutional Services Worker-Project (1KV1) at salary plan/grade TB5 0922 ($2,884.21- $3,505.78), and add two (2) positions of each in the Health Services Department. Add two (2) Library Aide-Exempt (3KW4) positions at salary plan/grade F85 0288 ($1,733.33-$2,106.88) in the Library.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This action will result in a total annual cost of $293,874.00 for the positions added: 24% of the cost will be absorbed by the Library and 76% will be absorbed by the Health Services Department. The Human Resources Department will coordinate the program during the two-year pilot program, and as part of the evaluation of the pilot, will evaluate whether additional staffing is needed in the department to maintain the program.

BACKGROUND:

The Bridge to Success (BTS) program is an alternative employment process for persons with developmental disabilities. It is designed to minimize the adverse impact of the traditional selection process by providing an alternate means of assessing the qualifications and skills of job applicants with disabilities. This two-year proposed pilot is modeled on a similar program in place in Alameda County, which has shown great success in diversifying their workforce. This program is possible due to a partnership with local Community Based Organizations serving individuals with developmental disabilities who will assist the County Human Resources Department in identifying and assisting applicants through both the selection process and will also assist the participating departments and candidates with post-hire job coaching. In order for an individual to participate in this program, the individual must meet the definition of an “Individual with a Disability,” as defined by the Fair Employment and Housing Act (Government Code section 12926), and be certified eligible by a Department of Rehabilitation Counselor as having a developmental disability. Candidates must successfully demonstrate their ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation, in order to successfully complete their BTS evaluation.

Attached is a program outline which explains the hiring process in detail. The Hiring Outreach Oversight Board Committee reviewed this proposed pilot program on August 8, 2016 and recommended forwarding it to the full Board for approval.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

The BTS Program is consistent with the County’s overall commitment to equal opportunity and diversification of our workforce by ensuring people with developmental disabilities are offered opportunities for employment. If this pilot is not approved, the Human Resources Department will continue to work with Community Based Organizations serving individuals with disabilities to promote County employment, however, the job coaching and assistance with the hiring and selection process will not be available.