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.

During the process of creating positions for the Community Connect Program, it was initially determined that an Administrative Analyst position is needed to assist with the overall administrative activities of the Whole Person Grant requirements. However, subsequently, the department decided to utilize Health Services Planner Evaluator positions to handle certain analytical aspect of the program. In addition, it was determined that using and Administrative Aide instead of an Administrative Analyst is more appropriate. The Administrative Aide will assist with clerical and administrative tasks and will provide support to the Health Services Planner Evaluator incumbents. Under close supervision, the Administrative Aide completes long term administrative projects which may require statistical research, budget analysis, organizational studies, legislative analysis and oral/written reports.

If this action is not approved, deliverable requirements of the Whole Person Care Grant will not be achieved.