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C. 23

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Anna Roth, Health Services
Date:	February 8, 2022

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Add One PFT Substance Abuse Program Supervisor (VHHB) Position in the Health Services Department

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 02/08/2022

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:	Lauren Jimenez, (925) 957-5262
cc:	Lauren Jimenez Faye Ny Kathi Caudel Esther Mejia Fatima Matal Sol

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: February 8, 2022
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 25900 to add one (1) Substance Abuse Program Supervisor position at salary plan and grade ZA5-1682 ($7,165 - $8,709) in the Behavioral Health division of the Health Services department. (Represented)

FISCAL IMPACT:

Upon approval, this action will result in an annual cost of approximately $176,821, with pension costs of $68,571 already included. The position will be fully funded by Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA) and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) revenues.

BACKGROUND:

The Health Services Department is requesting to add one (1) permanent full-time Substance Abuse Program Supervisor (VHHB) position. The Alcohol and Other Drugs Services (AODS) unit was granted supplemental funding so that the unit will continue to meet the requirements of the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS). This system provides a continuum of care for substance use disorder treatment services, enables more local control and accountability, creates utilization controls to improve care and efficient use of resources, and implements evidenced based practices in treatment programs.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

Contra Costa County must continue and ensure Recovery Residences (RR) are safe and are drug and alcohol free. Adding a Substance Abuse Program Supervisor position will ensure adequate supervision and monitoring of program implementation at Recovery Residences (RR) and primary prevention services which will provide relief to Community-Based Organizations and clients impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Substance Abuse Program Supervisor position will also provide technical assistance and support to ensure that operations follow minimum health and safety standards, will provide supervision to staff and volunteers, and will review and prepare data reports to the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) on a continuous basis.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If this action is not approved, there will be a lack of supervision to monitor the implementation of prevention services at Recovery Residences (RR), which would impact the ability to provide much needed alcohol and other drug services to the community.