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C. 27

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:	September 15, 2015

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Add one Administrative Services Assistant III (APTA) position in EHSD

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 09/15/2015

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor

ABSENT:

Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Holly Trieu (925) 313-1560

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: September 15, 2015
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 21737 to add one Administrative Services Assistant III (APTA) (represented) full time position at Salary Plan and Grade ZB5 1631 ($5595-$6801) in the Employment and Human Services Department’s Zero Tolerance for Domestic Violence Initiative unit in the Employment and Human Services Department.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Upon approval, this position will have an annual cost of $114,155, which includes $40,902 in pension costs. The position is funded by 34% State revenue, 53% County cost, and 13% Marriage License Fees.

BACKGROUND:

The Employment and Human Services Department requests to add one full time Administrative Services Assistant III position. The Zero Tolerance for Domestic Violence initiative’s (Zero Tolerance) mission is to effect a systems change that reduces interpersonal violence (domestic violence, family violence, sexual violence and human trafficking) by fostering the development and implementation of collaborative, coordinated and integrated services, supports, interventions and prevention activities. The Families Thrive, a specific strategy of Zero Tolerance, is a unique Contra Costa County partnership among County departments, schools, community-based organizations, juvenile justice, health care, and mental health services, designed to address the specific needs of children and families impacted by violence, abuse and trauma. Families Thrive began as a federal demonstration project, achieved documented success, and has been sustained. Deliverables have expanded including a steady increase in requests for training, technical assistance, analysis and coordination. The Administrative Services Assistant III will provide coordination, and project management, related to developing trauma-informed practices and approaches for the Families Thrive project of the Zero Tolerance for Domestic Violence Initiative. Responsibilities include project management and coordination among multiple agencies in three focus areas which include research and communication, training and technical assistance, and strategic planning, data analysis, and evaluation. Responsibilities of this position have been carried out by a Consultant for the previous five years. The Consultant’s contract will end once the position is allocated.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If this position is not added EHSD will continue to use a consultant who has been on contract for the last five years. Allocating a full time position will provide program stability for Zero Tolerance for Domestic Violence Initiative and offer gainful employment which includes retirement, health, and medical benefits for the prospective employee.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

Not applicable.