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Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board:
1) Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 001-2016 amending the Authorized Personnel Allocation Resolution for the Health and Human Services Agency to add 1.0 fulltime equivalent (FTE) Social Worker Supervisor I/II; 1.4 FTE Social Worker; 1.0 FTE Social Services Aide; 1.0 FTE Office Assistant III; and 1.0 FTE Program Coordinator; and
2) Acting as the Governing Board of the In-Home Support Services Public Authority, approve and authorize the Chair to sign a Budget Transfer Request to incorporate revenue and appropriations into the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Fiscal Year 2015/16 Budget totaling $291,417 as a result of additional Federal and State Funding, with no increase to Net County Cost. (4/5 vote required)
FUNDING: Federal, State and County required match met with Realignment Funds.
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board adopt a resolution adding 5.4 fulltime equivalent (FTE) positions specific to the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program in order to meet the increased obligations resulting from legislative changes taking effect February 2016. Additionally, HHSA recommending the Board, acting as the Governing Board of the IHSS Public Authority approve and authorize a Budget Transfer Request to incorporate additional revenue and appropriations in the amount of $291,417. These costs exceed the County's required Maintenance of Effort so it will be paid in full by the State.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
El Dorado County HHSA administers both the IHSS program and the IHSS Public Authority that work together to provide personal care and domestic services to aged, blind, or disabled individuals and allow recipients of services to live safely at home rather than in costly and less desirable out-of-home placement facilities. The IHSS program receives referrals for services, determines eligibility, performs need...
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