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C. 39

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Anna Roth, Health Services
Date:	August 7, 2018

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Add one Substance Abuse Program Manager Project position in the Health Services Department

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 08/07/2018

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

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

ABSENT:

Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor

Contact:

Adrienne Todd, 925-957-5265

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: August 7, 2018
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 22329 to add one Substance Abuse Program Manager-Project position (VHG5) at salary plan and grade Z15-1750 ($6,946 - $8,443) in the Health Services Department. (Represented)

FISCAL IMPACT:

This action results in an annual salary cost of approximately $163,871, which includes pension costs of $35,967. The position will be funded by the Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment Block Grant.

BACKGROUND:

Health Services Department's Alcohol and Other Drug Services Unit has identified major priorities for this year to address the opioid epidemic and marijuana legalization. The Unit does not have sufficient staff support to execute on its deliverables and as such, is requesting to add the project position to support the interdivisional efforts within the Department to: (1) improve communication with the community on the opioid epidemic and the legalization of marijuana; and (2) develop a comprehensive strategy to address the impact of these two issues. The position will provide administrative support, facilitate meetings and develop agendas, design a public health campaign to raise awareness and educate Contra Costa residents about the dangers of opioids, prescription drug misuse and marijuana.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

Failure to approve this request will limit the Alcohol and Other Drugs Services Unit’s ability to provide appropriate education and outreach to the community regarding the dangers of opioid and marijuana usage.