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C. 30

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director, County Administrator
Date:	July 18, 2017

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Add six (6) full time Health Services Specialist positions, cancel two (2) Clerk-Senior Level positions, cancel one (1) Medical Social Worker I positi

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 07/18/2017

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:

Arlene Lozada (925)957-5240

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: July 18, 2017
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 22111 to add six full-time (6) Homeless Services Specialist (V9SD) positions at salary level ZB5-1404 ($4,787-$5,819), cancel two (2) vacant Clerk-Senior Level (JWXC) positions #16904 and #16905 at salary level 3RX-1033 ($3,307-$4,223), cancel one (1) vacant Medical Social Worker I (X4WB) position #16825 at salary level 255-1369 ($4,623-$5,620), and cancel one (1) vacant Medical Social Worker II (X4VH) position #16912 at salary level 255-1590 ($5,754-$6,994) in the Health Services Department. (All represented)

FISCAL IMPACT:

Upon approval, this action has an estimated annual cost of approximately $274,266 which includes $59,021 in estimated pension costs. The cost will be funded by 100% Whole Person Care grant.

BACKGROUND:

Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) received a $40M grant under the Whole Person Care statewide waiver pilot program to serve vulnerable Med-Cal recipients. CCHS called the program Community Connect Program. The goal of the Community Connect Program is to provide patient centered services to homeless individuals and families. A patient centered service includes access to nutritious food and safe housing that promote active living. Coordination with county departments, Community Based Organizations and residents are important to continue and enhance community engagement and municipal partnerships.

The Homeless Services Specialist will serve as the liaison between the homeless individuals and families, County Departments and other local jurisdictions. The incumbent will provide consultation to the homeless to help them achieve independence and personal responsibility. In addition, they will investigate and recommend resolution to homeless complaints, gather and analyze data to improve homeless services, and assist in monitoring homeless care and services for potential liability. Adding six (6) Homeless Services Specialists will help the department in meeting the deliverables outlined in the service agreement with the Department of Health Care Services. The Specialists will also provide direct supportive services to homeless individuals in encampments and develop workflows to help case managers address issues of housing non-compliance and facilitate assistant in navigating housing services.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If this action is not approved, deliverable requirements with the Department of Health Care Services will not be achieved.