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MINUTES - 07272004 - C.27-C.31
TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contra 4 FROM: Edward P. Meyer, Agricultural Commissioner- ' }" Costa Director of Weights and Measures 7 2004 s, County DATE: July 2 , SUBJECT: State Pest detection Contract for FY 2004-05 P-7 SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)S BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECGMMENDATION(Sl: AUTHORIZE the Agricultural Commissioner or his designee, to sign a contract with the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Contract No. 04-0440 proposes to reimburse the County $525,334 for providing pest detection services. The contract is effective July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. BACKGROUND: The County Department of Agriculture deploys traps countywide to detect incipient infestations of exotic pests such as Medfly, Gypsy Moth, Japanese Beetle, etc. The State reimburses the county for all costs that exceed our historic level of trapping. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: :-`RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR _...~ RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMI EE __j.,--APPROVE OTHER ACTION OF BOLDi�'�,tLt# 3'� _ %A _APPROVE AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER r 1 VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN X UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE AYES: .� NOES: '" SHOWN. ABSENT: ABSTAIN:,{ ATTESTED � �'�I CONTACT: Vince Guise,848-5250 JOHN SWE EN,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR CC: County Administrator BY -- /� DEPUTY .;To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS '. Contra FROM: John Cullen, Director ' astc �- Employment and Human Services D4"ent �,�•- e County DATE: July 6, 2004 SUBJECT: APPROVE the 2004/2005 County Plan for Refugee Services, and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to EXECUTE a contract(#29-158-1) with the.Federal Office of Refugee Resettlement(ORR), to ACCEPT Refugee Employment Social Service (KESS) funds in the amount up to $68,671 for services to assist refugees in obtaining in self sufficiency through employment for the period from October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005. SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDED ACTION- APPROVE the 2004/2005 County Plan for Refugee Services, and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to EXECUTE a contract(#29-158-1)with the Federal Office of Refugee Resettlement(ORR), to ACCEPT Refugee Employment Social Service (KESS) funds in the amount up to $68,671 for services to assist refugees in obtaining in self sufficiency through employment for the period from October 1, 2004 through September 30,2005. FINANCIAL IMPACT. County to receive up to $68,671 Refugee Employment Social Service (KESS) Funds; 100%Federal. No County Match. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT! The services funded by RESS Funds support three of the five community outcomes identified in the Children's Report Card: 3)Families that are Economically Self Sufficient, 4)Families that are Safe, Stable, and Nurturing, and 5) Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families by assisting refugees to obtain and maintain employment in non-subsidized jobs, thereby promoting self sufficiency. RACKGR JIND! The Board of Supervisors designated EHSD as the County agency responsible for planning, preparation and submission the County Plan for Refugee Services to the State Department of Social Services, Refugee Programs Branch(see attached Plan). Upon receipt and approval of the Plan, County to receive Refugee employment Social Service(KESS) funding up to $68,671 to provide services to assist refugees in obtaining self sufficiency through employment. CONTINUED ON AT'T'ACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: ,,i —,'RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE ,—APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S)- , t ACTION OF BOARDN �1U _-- kt,'l . APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS a... I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE UNANIMOUS(ABSENT I AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES: .s NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT: ,. ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. ATTESTED t�" JOHN SWEETEN,CLTHE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Contact i�j.. 69 cc: KAREE+N MORGAN,EHSD EHSD CONTRACTS UNIT(EB) COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BY .i. cr.w. �t ,A„E ..c: ,DEPUTY AUDITOR-CONTROLLER CONTRACTOR CONTRA COSTA COUNTY REFUGEE EMPLOYMENT SOCIAL SERVICES (RESS) COUNTY PLAN FISCAL YEAR 2004/2005 PREPARED BY: SUE LAMBERT CONTRA COSTA COUNTY EMPLOYMENT ANE► HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT JUNE 2004 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY REFUGEE SERVICES PLAN 2004/2005 TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE PAGE I . SECTION 1-A ALLOCATIONS/BUDGETS A. Refugee Employment Social Services b. Targeted Assistance (Not Applicable) C. KESS [n-House Administrative Budget 1 II . GOALS A. KESS Goals and Outcomes Plan 2 B. Annual Goal Plan 3 III . DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE COMPONENTS (RESS) A_ RCA Case Management//Employment Services b B. Supportive Services ? IV. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM (RESS) A. County Structure (Organization Chart) 9 B. RESS Funding Strategy 10 C. RCA Employment Services System 11 D. RESS-Funded Welfare to Work Services System. :12 E. Voluntary CalWORKS Employment Services System 12 V. CERTIFICATION 13 APPENDICES A. SUPPORTING PLANNING INFORMATION B. LABOR MARKET ANALYSIS C. TARGETED POPULATION AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT D. PROCUREMENT PROCESS E. COUNTY MONITORING PLAN F. REQUIRED ASSURANCES G. BOARD RESOLUTION H. RCA MANDATORY WORK REGISTRATION AND SANCTIONING SYSTEM CONTRA COSTA COUNTY EMPLOYMENT AND HU1.1AN SERVICES DEPARTMENT REFUGEE ASSISTANCE UROGRAM SECTION 1-A ALLOCATION/BUDGETS S1,11MARY OF RESS FFY 2004 ALLOCATION October 1, 2004 To September 30, 2005 ITEM AMOUNT PERCENT 1 . RCA/CalWORKs Case Management/ (PROPOSED) Employment Services $58, 370 100% Subtotal Services $58, 370 1000 County Administration (150) $10, 301 TOTAL COUNTY RESS ALLOCATION $68, 671 SECTION 1-B: Not Applicable -- the County did not receive a Targeted Assistance allocation. SECTION 1-C: RESS 2004 IN-HOUSE BUDGET The County subcontracts with a non-profit service provider to deliver direct services. In house administrative costs consist of salary, benefits, and expenses of a Program Analyst who coordinates refugee programs for the County Department and provides oversight and monitoring of contracted direct service providers. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUDGET Salary and Benefits of Administrative Staff $10, 301 Total Administrative Costs $10, 301 1 Section II : Goals A. Contra Costa County' s RESS program is a combination RCA and CaIWOP,Ks Case Management/Employment Services program. The major program goal is to help RCA/CaIWORKs recipients secure employment be-fore their time eligibility expires so that they will not have to continue to rely upon public assistance for support . Goals for Fiscal Year 2004-2005 include 27 job placements resulting in grant reductions/terminations and 18 90-day Job retentions_ B. Not applicable to Contra Costa County. 2 FY 2004 Annual Goal Plan State or County: I Data are. (check one) FY 2003 Goal FY 2003 Actual FY 2004 Goal FY 2004 Actual Caseload(CL) �...— TANF �D x — RCA ' :t ,.•, 3 Other Total 27 37 33 Performance Measures.indicate a number for each measure except average wage placement. # % # % It % # % 1 Entered Employment — Total 74°l0 46°l0 82% Full Time 60% 59% 59% Part Time 40°l0 41°I0WL. 49% TANF Total 74°l° _ 100% 89% Full Time _60% 59% 63% �t X Part Time 40% 41% 37% RCA Total 11% FuII Time - 1010°l0 Par#Time 0% If you are using the number of cash assistance recipients placed in employment as the denominator for#2 and#.3,eater#below MIAN MEW 17 2- Cash Assistance Terminations(Total) 25% 41% " 26% TANF 1030% 900010 57% RCA 43°!° t {. 3. Cash Assistance Reductions(Total) 75% 59% 100°l0 TANF j 100% 100% 100% RCA t _0% _ 4. Average Hourly Wage at Placement 5. Employment Retentions(Total) 15 88°J0 TANF 100°l0 100°l0 86°l0 }- RCA 14% €, Numerator=all retentions achieved in FY 2003(Q>+Q2+Q3+(Q4) Denominator=Sum of entered employments from Q4FY2002+(Qi+Q2+Q3FY2003) 6. Entered Employment with Health Benefits Health Benefits(Total) 60°l0 30% 50°l0 TANF 100% 100°l0 63% 3- x RCA i 37°10 ments Numerator=All FIT entered Employwith health benefits WDenominator-=All F7T ent.Employments 3 SECTION llt FY 2004 Goal Plan 4 State or County: o] l• YSW NO ty, gyp.., FY 2003 FY 2004 Actual Proposed Funding Source: Social Services Formula $ 3,849.(3Q $581370.00 Targeted Assistance Formula $ -C $0.00 Discretionary Grants $ 4 72�_QG $14,725.00 Total©RR Funds Used for Employment Services $53,849.00 $58,37£0.00 Cost per Placement $2,564.00 $2,16200 Narrative (please fill in box below) During the 2003 fiscal year, refugee arrivals remained at a low level. The unemployment rate in Contra Costa County rose slightly. Other factors that negatively impacted the outcomes of the program were the re-direction of participants to the SSI program, exemptions due to disability and domestic violence, and the inability of employers to retain employees due to the local economy. It is anticipated that the Healthy Marriages program and the County's improved outcome reporting system will result in more job-ready participants and a lower cost per placement for FFY 2004. a� f 4 FY 2004 Goal Plan Employment Retentions Worksheet Complete for FY03 Actual Numerator"table Denominator'Table Please enter the number of Please eater the number of entered employment retentions in the table: employment in the table: Unduplicated Number Number of entered Quarter of retentions Quarter employment FY03 Q1 I W i M .. FY02 ltd FY03 Q2 FY03 Q1 .. :,` FY03 Q3 „t zt FY03 Q2 My Y FY03 Q4 FY03 Q3 Total 1 Total 21 SECTION III - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE COMPONENTS A. RESS The RCA caseload and other non-citizens coded as refugees, asylees and trafficking victims have been identified as the target groups to receive RESS program services in FFY 2004/2005 . The funding level is sufficient for only one combined component : The RCA/CalWORKs Case Management/Employment Services Program. For a. description of the caseload, refer to Appendix C in this County Plan. Since those non-citizens who are eligible for CalWORKs :rust receive aid from that program rather than accessing RC-A benefits, the target groups will include RCA and CalWORKs recipients who are non-citizens/non-in, micsrants . Program Derating Period The RCA/Ca1WOR1<s Case Management/Employment Services Program will be in operation from October 1, 2004 until September 30, 2005. Refugees and asylees who qualify for RCA have an eligibility time limit of eight months from the date of arrival in the United States. Consequently, services must be delivered expeditiously and with sufficient intensity to assure that these individuals have ample opportunity to achieve self-sufficiency by the time eligibility for RCA terminates. Otherwise, they are very likely to become dependent upon the County' s General Assistance program. The County' s primary objective in administering the RCA/CalWORKs Case Management Program is to ensure that as few refugees as possible remain financially needy beyond the time they have eligibility for federal aid. Program Components The RCA/CalWORKs Case Management/Employment Services Program serves RCA and CaIWORKs eligibles who are neither citizens nor sponsored immigrants . The RCA/CalWORKs Case Manager receives referrals of RCA/CalWORKs eligibles from the CWD within 30 days of granting and provides the following services: • Intake and assessment: receiving referrals, opening cases, and assessing the job---readiness of participants. • Development of employment plans leading to self- sufficiency: developing action plans whereby participants will obtain appropriate job skills/education. 6 • Referrals to appropriate ESL/training resources : referrals to English classes, if needed, as well as to training providers_ « Job Search Assistance/Job Placements: assistance with locating employers who will provide Intensive on-the-job training, if needed, in order: for the participant to succeed and retain the job. 0ob retention counseling: Cane-on-one coaching in order to resolve conflicts and job-related problems that may interfere with job retention . « Tracking and follow--up: retention of attendance, participation and job--placement records for reporting purposes. Reporting of non-cooperation/non-participation on a timely basis to the CVRD: recommendations for sanctions_ Supportive Service assessments: identifying supportive service needs and recommending payment of same_ Goal : The goal of this program is to assist newly-arrived refugees, asylees and trafficking victims to become self-sufficient through employment and avoid becoming dependent upon public assistance programs_ A maximum of 33 target group members will be served. Priority will be given to those who have been in the united States for less than 8 months. 27 of the 33 served in the program (82%) will be placed in jobs by the time their eligibility for RCA/Ca-lWORKs expires. 18 of the 27 placed will retain their jobs for 90 days or more. B. RCA/CALWORKS SUPPORTIVE SERVICES The RCA/CalWORKs Case Manager will issue supportive services payments to RCA/CaIWORKs recipients participating in approved work/training programs specified in their employment plans. Objectives of supportive services are to pay training or work- related expenses so that individuals can participate in these programs and maintain themselves until their first payday in an unsubsidized job. 7 Authorized supportive services include: • Transportation - travel to and from a training assignment . • Commute costs to and from work for a maximum of 30 day,-, after. Job entry or until the first paycheck is received. OW Ancillary Expenses -- including the cost: of hooks, tools, clothing, fees, and other necessary costs of a training assignment or employment . Childcare during training or work . County-Specific Contracting Requirements for the WC.A/Ca1WORKs Case Management/Employment Services Component: The .RCA/CalWORKs Case Management/Employment Services Program will serve clients out of offices located in each of the three regions of the County: West, Central and East . These offices will be accessible by public transportation and have accommodations for the disabled. RCA/C:aIWORKs case management staff must have bilingual capacity in Russian, Farsi, Vietnamese and Laotian languages and provide interpretation in other languages as needed. 8 SECTION IV DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM A. ORGANIZATIONAL CHART CONTRA COSTA COUNTY EMPLOYMENT AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT KESS PROGRAM BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FEDERAL GLOVER, CHAIR EMPLOYMENT AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT JOHN CULLEN, DIRECTOR WORKFORCE SERVICES BUREAU WENDY THERRIAN, DIRECTOR CALWORKS PROGRAM KA.REEN MORGAN, DIVISION MANAGER REFUGEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUE LAMBERT, REFUGEE PROGRAM COORDINA'T'OR :17 RCA/CALWORKS CASE MANAGEMENT/ EMPLOYMENT SERVICES STAFF SECTION IV. B RESS FUNDING STRATEGY Contra Costa County has in recent months experienced a slight decrease in its target group, compared to the same period last year. The new arrivals are difficult to serve because they come from several countries in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East and speak a variety of languages . Without intensive language-supported employment services and introduction into American work culture, it is anticipated that they will not become self-sufficient by the time their 8-month RCA or 18-month Welfare- to-Work time eligibility expires . Therefore, the entire RESS allocation., less administrative costs, will be devoted to preparing target-group members for employment, placing them in jobs and providing supportive payments and services to ensure job retention. Case managers will focus on assessing the job skills and English proficiency of participants, formulating an employment plan and quickly referring the participant to the proper resources . The participants will be placed in jobs as soon as feasible, and services will be provided to assist the individuals in retaining employment and advancing their career plans . 10 ..................... ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... SECTION IV. C RCA EMPLOYMENT SERVICES SYSTEM in Contra Costa County, mandatary RCA work registrants and those who are exempt but wish to volunteer are referred to the RCA Case Manager for an employability assessment, referral. to appropriate training resources/job opportunities, and job retention counseling, if needed. For a complete description of the RCA/CaIWORKs Case Manager ' s function, please refer to Section III of this plan. Strategies. For REBS 2004, target group members identified for ser-vice are the fallowing: • refugees • asylees • trafficking victims Flue to the regulatory change requiring that those applicants who qualify for CaIWORKs benefits be aided under that program, refugees, asylees and trafficking victims do not necessarily receive Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) . Refugees, asylees or trafficking victims may receive benefits under either the RCA, or CaIWORKs programs. A self-sufficiency plan will be developed for each individual that addresses his/her need from the time of intake until attainment of economic independence. Each individual' s self-sufficiency plan shall address their needs for both employment-related services and supportive services. The individual' s self--sufficiency plan will include: • A determination of the skills, training and education that each participant needs in order to become self- sufficient; _ • Training and job seeking activities to reach employability; • Post-employment services after a refugee has entered a job to help him/her retain employment or advance to a better job with higher income and benefits. The RESS provider is required to provide services in a manner that is culturally and linguistically compatible with a refugee' s Language and cultural origins, as well as equal to the services provided to mandatory work registrants who are citizens . 21 Ecpuai Opportunity for Refugee Women The County assures that refugee women will have equal opportunity as men to participate in the RCA Case Management/Employment services program. RCA Mandatary Work Registration and Sanction System The RCA Case Manager is responsible for tracking attendance, doc�Lunenting instances of non-participation, completing no_s- participation interviews and reporting results to the CWD Employment Services Worker . The CWD Employment Services Worker is responsible for determining good cause, conciliations, and for applying sanctions as specified in State Regulations Section 69-208 and 69-209 . The service provider is required to comply with the reporting requirements of the RCA Mandatory Work Registration and Sanction System as described in detail in Appendix H . SECTION IV. D KESS-FUNDED CALWORKS SERVICE SYSTEM RESS-funded CalWORXs recipients are served in the same manner and receive the same services as in the RCA Employment Services system. SECTION IV. E VOLUNTARY CALWORKS EMPLOYMENT SERVICES SYSTEM Work-exempt participants who volunteer for employment services will have a Welfare-to-Work plan developed and will be provided the same services as are provided to mandatory participants . Volunteers will not be subject to sanction, but will be removed from .the program for failure to participate. 12 ......... _......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... SECTION V. CERTIFICATION This Plan has been developed in accordance with the appropriate federal, state, and county regulations . All applicable regulations and federal notices will be followed during the implementations and execution of the Plan. A copy of the Required Assurances is attached to this Plan as Appendix F. 13 Appendix A. SUPPORTING PLANNING INFORMATION REFUGEE SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP LIST 1999 NAME ANS 11Z2. S PHOtE." _ RRFF.N'T 7NC; Form Nompraseurt: (Chair) 236-4616 Asim Pacific 220 25th Street Environmental NTWK Richmond, 94804 Arthur Miner 646-5382 CCC PIC Private Industry Council 2425 Bisso Lane 9100 Concord, 94520 David Krapf 237-0840 West County Coordinator Voc. Services Schools -- Voc;. 1.250 - 23rd St Services Richmond, 94804 John Chao 533-8850 Lao Family Commun . Lao Family Community Dev. Development, Inc . 1551 - 23rd Ave Oakland, 94606 Maria Moszkowska 415-863-37"77 .TRC -- Volag 1370 Mission St, 4th Floor FAX . 863_-9264 San Francisco, 94103 Alex Rios 970-7316 EDD 343 - 22nd St Richmond, 94801 Rahim Aurang 149-4862 ES Refugee Forum Afghan Support Ctr. 1400 Webster Street, #3 Alameda, 94501 Sister Elizabeth Lang 834°-5656 Catholic Charities Catholic Charities 433 Jefferson, Oakland, 946037 Yang Kiong 235-7744 Richmond Youth 638-B El Portal. Ctr Project - E03II San Pablo, 94806 A-1 Appendix B. LABOR MARKET ANALY S I S The following is an excerpt frorrl ""California Short.-Term Occupational Projections for 2004" by the California Employment Development Department : "We .forecast that in 2004, California employment will grow about percent, adding about 142, 000 jobs. This is much less than both the average growth of 1 . 8 percent over the last en years, and the 3. 5 percent: growth that occurred in 2000. In add.i tion, we expect about 364, 000 replacement: jobs due to retirement or career- change. The occupational group with the most growth in 2004 will be Sales and Related Occupations. This group .includes a wide range of sales occupations, from real estate brokers to cashiers. Employment opportunities can result from both .industry growth and separations, resulting in a greater number of estimated _job openings. When both growth and separations are considered, the three occupation=al groups with the most _job openings in 2004 will be in Food Preparation, sales and Office and Administrative Support occupations. These occupational groups will have approximately 225, 000 job openings statewide in 2004. ' These indicators bode well for the refugee population, as these occupational groups require neither a high level of education or lengthy work experience. The greatest barrier for most refugees lies in limited English proficiency, which can be addressed at the local Level through Vocational English as a Second Language classes . Additional information regarding the current labor market and projected employment opportunities in Contra Costa County are included on the following pages. Projected opportunities, combined with RESS case management, the broad transportation network in the county, and the community colleges and training providers will give refugees the ability to move toward self- reliance and self-sufficiency. How the State' s enacted budget will impact the projected e?aployment opportunities is not known as of this writing, but will probably lower the number of employment prospects . B--1 State of California Tune 14 , 2004 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Labor Market Information Division Contact : Idell Weydemeyer 363 Civic Drive (925) 602-1536 Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE OAKLAND METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA (MSA) (ALAMEDA AND CONTRA COSTA COUNTIES) The unemployment rate in the Oakland MSA was 5 . 2 percent in May 2004 , down from a revised 5 . 5 percent in April 2004, and below the year-ago estimate of 6. 2 percent . This compares with an unadjusted unemployment rate of 5 . 8 percent for California and 5 . 3 percent for the nation during the same period. The unemployment rate was 5. 5 percent in Alameda County and 4 . 7 percent in Contra Costa County. The number of jobs in the Oakland MSA rose to a total of 1, 026, 900 in May of 2004 , a gain of 3, 300 jobs since April . Trade, transportation and utilities increased by 1, 200 jobs with gains mostly in retail trade. Construction added 900 jobs, while leisure and hospitality payrolls rose by 600 jobs, mostly in seasonal hiring in accommodation and food service. Financial activities employers added 500 jobs. Minor gains included other services (up 300 jobs) , manufacturing and farming (both up 200 jobs) and information, educational and health_ services, and b natural resources and mining (all three up 100 jos) . In contrast, government lost 800 jobs (in state, federal and local agencies) , and professional and business services dropped by 100 jobs. Oakland MSA total payroll employment fell by 5, 000 jobs or 0. 5 percent between May 2003 and May 2004 . Government agencies reported declines of 4, 600 jobs with a downturn in federal, state and local employment_ Over-the-year government employment has been declining since April 2003. Manufacturing also continued to lose employment (down 2, 100 jobs) with computer and electronics manufacturing leading the losses . The information industry reduced totals by 2, 000 jobs, mostly in publishing and telecommunications . Trade, transportation and utilities firms recorded 1, 900 fewer jobs, with losses concentrated in furniture B-2 Employment Development Department Labor Market Information Contra Costa County - Occupations With Greatest Growth, 2001-2008 Annual Average SOC Employment Employment Change Education/Experience Code Occupation (definitions) 2001 (2) 2008 Number Percent (BLS Training Level) 41-2011 Cashiers 9,430 11,170 1,740 18.5 Short-Term OJT (11) 41-2031 Retail Salespersons 10,810 12,5203 1,710 15.8 Short-Term OJT (11) 35-3021 Comb Food Prep& Serving 6,220 7,920 1,700 27.3 Short-Term OJT(11) Wrkrs, Incl Fast Food Customer Service Moderate-Term OJT 43 4fl51 Representatives 5,860 7,500 1,6403 28.0) (10) 29-1111 Registered Nurses 4,990 6,280 1,2903 25.9 Associate Degree(6) 43-9061 Office Clerks, General 8,140 9,320 1,180 14.5 Short-Term OJT (11) 47µ2031 Carpenters 5,6301 6,7003 1,070 19.0 Long-Term OJT(9) 11-10321 General& Operations 6,030 6,9303 900 14.9 BAtBS+ Experience Managers (4) 47-2061 Construction Laborers 4,0340 4,900 8603 21.3 Moderate-Term OJT (10) 25-9049 Teacher Assistants 3,710 4,540 830 22.4 Short-Terre OJT(11) 31-30112 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, & 3,070 3,880 810 26.4 Short-Term OJT(11) Attendants Elementary School 25-2021 Teachers, Except Special .5,140 5,940 800 15.6 BACBS Degree(5) Ed 37-2011 Janitors&Clean, Ex Maids 4,630 5,410 780 16.8 Short-Term OJT(11) & Housekeep Cleaners 35-3031 Walters&Waitresses 3,710 4,460 750 20.2 Short-Terra OJT (11) 15-1031 Computer Software 1,920 2,610 690 35.9 BA/BS Degree(5) Engineers,Applications 37-3011 Landscaping& 3,220 3,890 670 20.8 Short-Term OJT(11) Oroundskeeping Workers 53-7062 Laborers& Freight, Stock, & 4,680 5,310 630 13.5 Short-Term OJT(11) Material Movers, Nand 43-4171 Receptionists&Information 3,320 3,910 590 17.8 Short-Term OJT(11) Clerks 1i-4 49-3023 Automotive Service 3,290 3,880 590 17.9 Post-Sec. VocEd (7) Technicians & Mechanics 33-9032 Security Guards 3,040 3,610 570 18.8 Short-Term OJT (11) 35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 3,820 4,390 570 14.9 Short-Term OJT (11) 41-1011 First-Line Sups/Mgrs of 3,350 3,920 570 17.0 Work Experience(8) Retail Sales Workers 15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 2,020 2,580 560 27.7 13A1BS Degree (5) 47-2111 Electricians 2,120 2,650 530 25.0 Long-Term OJT (9) 15-1041 Computer Support 1,400 1,910 510 36.4 Associate Degree(6) Specialists Executive Secretaries & Moderate-Term OJT 43 6011 Administrative Assistants 4,230 4,730 500 11.8 (10) First-Line Sups/Mgrs of 43-1011 Office&Admin Support 4,150 4,620 470 11.3 Work Experience (8) Wrkrs 53-7064 Packers& Packagers, Hand 2,530 2,980 450 17.8 Short-Term OJT (11) 47-2141 Painters, Construction & 1,920 2,360 440 22.9 Moderate-Term OJT Maintenance (10) 53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy& 2,220 2,650 430 19.4 Moderate-Term OJT Tractor-Trailer (10) Secondary School 25-2031 Teachers, Ex Special&Voc 2,170 2,590 420 19.4 BA/BS Degree(5) Ed 53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or 2,630 3,050 420 16.0 Short-Term OJT(11) Delivery Services 39-9031 Fitness Trainers&Aerobics 1,420 1,830 410 28.9 Post-Sec. VocEd (7) Instructors 13-2011 Accountants&Auditors 2,840 3,240 400 14.1 BA/BS Degree(5) 31-9092 Medical Assistants 1,160 1,560 400 34.5..Moderate-Term OJT Computer Software 15-1032 Engineers, Systems 1,120 1,510 390 34.8 BA/BS Degree(5) Software 35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 1,520 1,860 340 22.4 Long-Term OJT(9) 43-5081 Stock Clerks&Order Fillers 3,250 3,590 340 10.5 Short-Term OJT(11) 11-2022 Sales Managers 1,110 1,440 330 29.7 (BAIBS# Experience 4 39-9011 Child Care Workers 1,180 1,510 330 28.0 Short-Term OJT(11) 39-9021 Personal& Home Care 1,070 1,390 320 29.9 Short-Term OJT(11) Aides 43-3031 Bookkeeping,Accounting, & 4,170 4,490 320 7.7 Moderate-Term OJT Auditing Clerks (10) 43-6013 Medical Secretaries 2,000 2,320 320 16.0 Post-Sec.VocEd (7) B-5 37-2012 Maids& Housekeeping 1,540 1,850 310 203.1 Short-Term OJT (11) Cleaners 13-1111 Management Analysts 1,780 2,080 300 16.9 BA/BS + Experience 4 11-3031 Financial Managers 1,880 2,160 280 14.9 BA/BS + Experience 4 41-2021 Counter& Rental Clerks 1,330 1,6003 270 20.3 Short-Terra OJT(11) 47-1011 First-Line Sups/Mgrs of 1,370 1,630 260 19.0 Werk Experience (8) Construction Trades 29-2061 Licensed Practical & 1,370 1,6203 250 18.2 Post-Sec. VocEd(7) Licensed Vocational Nurses Sales Reps,Whlsale& Mfg, Moderate-Terra OJT 41- 1012 Ex Tech & Scientific 2,620 2,870 250 9.5 (10) Products (1) Excludes"All tither"occupational groups. (2) March 2001 Benchmark Occupations With the Fastest Job Growth (1) (Sorted by Percent Change) Contra Costa County 2001-2008 Released December 2003 Annual Average SOC Employment Employment Change Education/Experience Code Occupation (Definitions) 2001 (2) 2008 Number Percent (BLS Traininq level) 43-4111 Interviewers, Except 270 380 110 40.7 Short-Term OJT (11) Eligibility&Loan 21-1093 Social&Human Service 320 450 130 40.6 Moderate-Term OJT Assistants (10) 39-3091 Amusement& Recreation 560 770 210 37.5 Short-Term OJT(11) Attendants 15-1041 Computer Support 1,400 1,910 510 36.4 Associate Degree(6) Specialists 15-1031 Computer Software 1,920 2,610 690 35.9 BAIBS Degree(5) Engineers,Applications 15-1081 Network Systems&Data 340 460 120 35.3 BAIBS Degree(5) Communications Analysts 19--2031 Chemists 430 580 150 34.9 BA/BS Degree(5) Computer Software 15-1032 Engineers, Systems 1,120 1,510 390 34.8 BAIBS Degree(5) Software 31-9092 Medical Assistants 1,160 1,560 400 34.5 Moderate-Term OJT (10) 15-1069 Database Administrators 380 510 130 34.2 BAIBS Degree(5) B-6 Special Ed Teachers, 25-2041 Preschool, Kindergarten & 500 660 160 32.0 BA/BS Degree(5) Eiem School 11-3021 Computer& Information 790 1,030 240 30.4 BA/BS + Experience Systems Managers (4) 39-9021 Personal & Home Care 1,070 1,390 320 29.9 Short-Term OJT (11) Aides 11-2022 Sales Managers 1,110 1,440 330 29.7 BA/BS + Experience 4 11-9111 Medical& Health Services 410 530 120 29.3 BAfBS + Experience Managers (4) 21-1022 Medical&Public Health 240 310 70 29.2 BA/BS Degree(5) Social Workers 39-9031 Fitness Trainers&Aerobics 1,420 1,830 410 28.9 Post-Sec. VocEd (7) Instructors Heating, Air Conditioning, & 49-9021 Refrigeration Mechanics 530 680 150 28.3 Long-Term OJT(9) Customer Service Moderate-Term OJT 43---4051 5,860 7,500 1,640 28.0 Representatives (10) 39-9011 Child Care Workers 1,180 1,510 330 28.0 Short-Term OJT(11) 15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 2,020 2,580 560 27.7 BA/BS Degree(5) 47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 400 510 110 27.5 Moderate-Term OJT (10) 35-3021 Comb Food Prep& Serving 6,220 7,920 1,700 27.3 Short-Term OJT(11) Wrkrs, Incl Fast Food 27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 410 520 110 26.8 BAfBS Degree(5) 31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, & 3,070 3,880 810 26.4 Short-Term OJT(11) Attendants 29-1111 Registered Nurses 4,990 6,280 1,290 25.9 Associate Degree(6) 11-2021 Marketing Managers 660 830 170 25.8BA/BS + Experience 4 47-2111 Electricians 2,120 2,650 530 25.0 Long-Term OJT(9) 51-2022 Electrical& Electronic 360 450 90 25.0 Short-Term OJT(11) Equipment Assemblers Adult Literacy, Remedial Ed, 25-3011 &GED Teachers& 280 350 70 25.0 BAfBS Degree(5) Instructors 25-2042 Special Education 200 250 50 25.0 BA/BS Degree(5) Teachers, Middle School 43-4081 Hotel, Motel, & Resort Desk 200 250 50 25.0 Short-Term OJT(11) Clerks 47-2171 Reinforcing Iron&Rebar 200 250 50 25.0 Long-Term OJT(9) Workers B-7 51-8091 Chemical Plant& System 370 460 90 24.3 Lung-Terra OJT(9) Operators Special Education 25-2043 Teachers, Secondary 330 410 80 24.2 BAIBS Degree (5) School 47-2081 Drywall&Ceiling Tile 580 720 140 24.1 Moderate-Term OJT Installers (10) 11-2011 Advertising& Promotions 250 310 60 24.0 BA/BS + Experience Managers (4) 47-2181 Roofers 710 880 170 23.9 Moderate-Term OJT (10) 47-2161 Plasterers& Stucco Masons 420 520 100 23.8 Lang-Terra OJT(9) 25-4031 Library Technicians 210 260 50 23.8 Short-Term OJT(11) 39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers. 380 470 90 23.7 Short-Term OJT(11) 31-1011 Horne Health Aides 720 890 170 23.6 Short-Terre OJT (11) 51-3011 Bakers 560 690 1303 23.2 Long-Terra OJT(9) 21-1021 Child, Family, & School 390 480 90 23.1 BA/BS Degree (5) Social Workers 31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 260 320 60 23.1 Short-Term OJT (11) 47-2141 Painters, Construction& 1,920 2,360 440 22.9 Moderate-Terra OJT Maintenance (10) 292052 Pharmacy Technicians 570 700 130 2Z8 Moderate-Term OJT (10) 29-1051 Pharmacists 660 810 1501 22.7 Professional fessional Degree 1 33-3021 detectives&Criminal 220 270 50 22.7 Work Experience(8) Investigators 47-3013 Helpers--Electricians 220 270 50 22.7 Short-Term OJT(11) (1) Excludes"All Other"occupational groups. and occupations with employment of less than 200 in 2001. (2) March 2001 Benchmark B-8 BLS Training Level Definitions Occupational training and education classifications were developed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics{BLS}to improve on prior classification systems that did not distinguish between occupations with comparable educational requirements. For example,neither carpenters nor laborers require formal education beyond high school,but the complexity of the work and the training time required results in carpenters being placed in the long-term on the job training category and laborers placed in the short-term on the job training category.Of course there is more than one way to qualify for a job. In this classification system the education and training required reflects the manner in which most workers become proficient in that occupation and the preferences of most employers. 1. First professional degree.Occupations that require at least two years of full-time academic study beyond a bachelor's degree(for example,law,medicine,dentistry and clergy). 2. Doctoral degree.Occupations that require at least three years of full-time academic study beyond a bachelor's degree culminating in a doctoral degree. 3. Master's degree.Occupations that require the completion of a master's degree program which is usually one to two years beyond a bachelor's degree. 4. Bachelor's or higher and some work experience.Occupations that generally require work experience in an occupation requiring a bachelor's or higher degree.Most occupations in this category are managerial occupations that require work experience in a related non-managerial occupation. S. Bachelor's degree.Occupations that require the completion of at feast 4 but not more than 5 years of full-time academic study beyond high school resulting in a Bachelor'degree. 6. Associate degree.Occupations that require the completion of at least 2 years of full-time academic study beyond high school. 7. Post-secondary vocational education.Occupations that require completion of vocational school training. 8. Work experience.Occupations that require skills obtained through work experience in a related occupation. 9. Long-term on-the-job-training.Occupations that require more than 12 months of on-the-job training or combined work experience and formal classroom instruction for workers to develop the skills needed for average job performance. 10. Moderate-term on-the-job-training.Occupations in which workers can develop average job performance after 1 to 12 months of combined on-the-job experience and informal training. 11. Short-term on-the-job-training-Occupations in which workers can develop skills needed after a short demonstration or up to one month of on-the-job experience and instruction- B-9 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ TABLE 3 Occupations With The Greatest Absolute Jab Growth (1) 2001 -2008 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Number Mean Median SOC Annual Averages O€New Percent Annual Hourly Code Occupation 2001(2) 2008 Jobs Change Wage Wage(3) -* 41-2011 Cashiers 9,430 11,170 1,740 18.5 $21,448 $8.84 41-2031 Retail Salespersons 10,810 12,520 1,710 15.8 $25,648 $9.75 35-3021 Comb Food Prep&Serving Wrkrs,Incl Fast Food 6,220 7,920 1,700 27.3 $17,210 $7.48 43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 5,860 7,500 1,640 28 $34,428 $15.72 29-1111 Registered Nurses 4,990 6,280 1,290 . 25..9.. $74,496 $35.83 d '0 1 :O 'Office C�ks,4%enetat:. 8 14{1 4 -2031,' Carpenters3{3 8,7f10 #,070 1'3 $4gt14. $23 # #1 1123 rat vl ragers, ,(3 9 fit? #4 $1 . $43 X17 . 47-2061 Constribitbtt€ 3#e 4,x()#1 25 9041 7 easter Assrstn# 3,130 4,540 : 83tJ X2.4 $23 Ct3ft:. . f4) 31-1012 Nursing Aides,Orderlies,&Attendants 3,070 3,880 810 26.4 $26,211 $12.41 25-2021 Elementary School Teachers,Except Special Ed 5,140 5,940 800 15.6 $48,915 (4) 37-2011 Janitors&Clean, Ex Maids&Housekeep Cleaners 4,630 5,410 780 16.8 $24,843 $11.06 35-3031 Waiters&Waitresses 3,710 4,460 750 20.2 $17,338 $7.57 15-1031 Computer Software Engineers,Applications 1,920 2,610 690 35.9 $87,909 $41.04 3` 301#: t_ nds..rptilg t��tYzt#ttdskee�xxtr�WcSt#ceY $1tlf let23((t?1t1S er 43-R [: Repot ts:&lrtfbr 3r¢x Gt rk 3 3 3 3 1£ 59 # k 2 7 $# 91 4 3023 Autbrt 6 Se vsc f c to arrs&1 t rlrc s 3 3 8$i 59i} #7 8X85 $# fit , 330ecttr3#y CIT 3x 3;61f3 Source: Employment Development Department,Labor Market information Division, Information Services Group and Occupational Employment Statistics Group (1) Occupational Projections and OES Wages available online at www.calmis.ca.gov (2) March 2001 Benchmark (3) Median Hourly Wage is for the Oakland Metropolitan Statistical Area(MSA),which includes Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. (4) For some occupations,workers may not work full-time all year-round.For these occupations it is not feasible to calculate an hourly wage, 13-�� Employment Development Department Social and Economic Data-January 2004 Labor Market Information Division http:flwww.calmis.ca.gov Appendix C. TARGET POPULATION AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT CONTRA COSTA COUNTY REFUGEE POPULATION PROFILE ALL REFUGEES ON MEDI-CAL - ALL AIDS - NO TIME LIMIT ( Information from CA MEDS Report for May 2004 ) Adults : 1 , 841 Children : 1 , 368 Total : 3, 209 The total includes CalWORKs, RCA, SSI, and Medi-Cal recipients . REFUGEES ON CALWORKS/RCA CalWORKs : 643 RCA: 10 Adults : 153 Children: 500 REFUGEES ON CALWORKS/RCA WITH LESS THAN 5 YEARS U.S . RESILIENCE CalWORKS : 153 RCA: 10 Adults : 70 Children: 93 Total : 163 PROFILE OF RCA CASELOAD (Information from May 2004 CDS 855 Report) There are currently 16 persons in 11 cases . Twelve are refugees and 4 are asylees . Ethnic Breakdown: Iranian: 8 Other Eastern European: 2 Asian Indian: 1 Ethiopian: 1 Vietnamese: 4 C-1 Appendix D PROCUREMENT PROCESS All RESS components are subcontracted to successful bidders using the Request for Proposal (RFP) process . The RFP process is completed in accordance with Federal, State and County regulations . Bidders must have bilingual staff and demonstrate the ability to meet program objectives and achieve goals as described in the County Plan . The proposals submitted are evaluated by impartial, knowledgeable reviewers who have no conflict of interest or connection with any of the bidders . Proposals are rated according to fiscal , management, and programmatic standards . The County acknowledges that refugee Mutual Assistance Associations kMAAs) have a special sensitivity for working with refugee clients who share similar cultures, languages, and life experiences . The County believes that such organizations are most qualified to provide RESS services . The federal ((SRR) definition of an MAA is as follows: I . An organization legally incorporated as nonprofit, and 2 . The organization has not less than 510 of its Board of Directors or Governing Board composed of current or former Refugees/Entrants: The Employment and Human Services Department complies with State Refugee Program Bureau (RPB) Guidelines which encourage refugee leadership development and the advancement of refugee M.AAs. The Department applies the following policy when evaluating RESS proposals: Those proposals meeting the minimal level of acceptance receive an additional five points if they demonstrate refugee leadership development through their proposed project. Examples of refugee leadership development include : a. Projects that are sponsored by an MAA. b. Projects that equally share administrative and management responsibilities with a refugee_ c . Projects that demonstrate that refugee employees will receive technical training in management, basic accounting, and in developing public contact skills If, after adding these points, there is a tie (defined as being within a 2-point range) , priority funding is given to the proposal submitted by a refugee MAA. All RFP procedures, new contracts, and contract extensions require the approval of the Board of Supervisors. D-1 .................... ............... 8ppendix E COUNTY MONITORING PLAN Oversight of Service Provider operations and contract monitoring reviews are the respons � ibility of the Pefugee Program Analyst - The Program Analyst provides technical assistance and program guidance to funded contractors on an on-going basis . Provider meetings are held quarterly to share latest policy changes and exchange information. Informal monitoring is done on a monthly basis as providers are required to submit monthly reports containing data about enrollments, completions, job entries, job retentions, terminations, and non-cooperation incidences . These monthly reports provide an early warning should a provider start falling short of achieving stated program goals . The Refugee Program Analyst is also responsible for submitting Quarterly Reports to the State Refugee Program Bureau . The Employment and Human Services Department Refugee Program Analyst conducts semi-annual formal mor)itoring reviews of all KESS contractors. Each monitoring review provides a comprehensive overview of each component including: 1 . Whether or not program goals are being achieved, 2 . Reporting methodologies, 3 . Accuracy of statistical data as reported by service providers, 4 . The use of the program by the target population, 5. Compliance with the referral/conciliation/sanctioning processes for RCA, GA and AFDC participants, 6- Accuracy of the determination of participant ' s alien status, 7 . Appropriateness of fiscal expenditures, 8 . Accuracy of fiscal records, 9. Appropriateness of client referrals, 10. Sufficiency of case documentation, 11 . Appropriateness of follow-ups, 12. Identification of training/technical assistance needs 13 Identification of any corrective action needed, and 14 . Validity of insurance coverage. This information is obtained based on project-specific monitoring questionnaires, a random sample (at least 10%) case review including participant contact) , fiscal review and on-site visits. Duringthe on-site monitoring of components with job placement goals, the Department contacts a random sample of employers who have hired program participants to verify unsubsidized job placements and job retentions. In the event that a project is found to be performing deficiently (achieving less than 65% of goals) , a Corrective Action Plan is developed to help the contractor correct the deficiencies and improve performance. If E-1 Appendix F TA AJND KESS REQUIRED ASSURNNCES Required r ssprances for all DESS Viand 'FA-funded Ser-vices: Counties must provide the follow ing assui-ances which are applicable to the use of TA and RESS funds for any service provided_ "That the planning process will be developed through a planning process That involves. representatives of'the private sector employers, affected public agencies including the CNVD, the Private Industry Council, leaders of the refugeelentrant c onimum ty-based orgaruz.ations, voluntary resettlement agencies, refugees from the impacted communities, and other public officials associated with social services and employment agencies that serve refugees." "-That contrnuation of existing components will be in accordance with CRSS guidelines." • "That no project found deficient in its performance will be awarded, continued or expa--)ded unless the CRSS gives prior approval of a county corrective action plan for such projec€." "That the TA and KESS administrative budgets are in accordance with 45 CFR Part 95, Subpart E, Cost Allocation Plans." • "That all requested salaries and fringe benefits for county administration and for services the county is proposing to deliver directly reflect the current county wage and benefit scales." • "That the county will comply with all statistical/fiscal reporling-requirements on a timely basis." • "That TAIRESS services will be provided in accordance with individual employability plans for each refugee and that such employability plans will be,where applicable,part of an overall family self-sufficiency plan.' • "That refugee women will have the same opportunities as refugee men to participate in all refugee funded services, including job placement services." Zc ctirec} Asurrces 1t>r SearLattytC_A S_sterrTs: "Th-,it the CWD »ill be notified regarding the cheat's participation and ernploymeni ,status xid pro-vided information regarding, all T A and RISS supporsive services pa)rme°nts grade to RCA recipients particrp:sting In 7.A and RISS-funded serzicet "That the comity's procrrremew process hill be carnt-,d out in '}ccordancec, with the provisions of the Management and Office Procedures, Purchase of Services, (Chapter 23-600) section of tyre DSS FAS Manua]" acrd that the procirrernent process will provide for priority consideration for funding refirgee co munity-based organizations which demonstrate the capacity, comparable to that of other competitors who qualify for funding. to implement the proposed services-" W "That the TAJR-ESS-funded RCA Services System will include the following activities: venfrcation/documentation of refugee siatus, deterrninaiion of eligibility for services; assessrnerrt of refugee service needs; development of a client employability plan which meets the requirements of Section 400.79 of the Federal Refugee Regulations. referrals of all non-exempt RCA applicants and recipients for participation in available/appropriate employment and training programs; and - -.ing/reporting client progress (including non-participation:cooperation)to the CWD." "That accountability for supporlive services payments will be maintained by documenting: 1)eligibility/need for supportive services and 2)..venfication of client participation, and separating the firnctions of certifying client participation and disbursing supportive services payments." • "That the county will establish policies/procedures designed to assure compliance with the mandatory work registration/sanctiorring requirements_" TA-Se,. e J_ eer�yired Assurance "That TA fiords will not be used to offset funding otherwise available to counties or local jurisdictions from the State agency in its administration of other programs." • "That the county will assure that TA funds will be used in accordance with the requirements contained in ORR regulations in 45 CFR 401).1156 as incorporated by 45 Cf'R 400.317." '.F-3 Appendix G_ Board of Supervisors Resolution The Resolution will be mailed as soon as it is available . G-1 A�pendi� �� PROVIDER RESPONSIBILITIES FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE: RCA MANDATORY WORK REGISTRATION AND SANCTIONING SYSTEM As a condition of receiving RCA, all mandatory refugees must register with and participate in RESS or other approved employment training programs and accept any appropriate offer of employment . Failure or refusal to accept an appropriate job offer or to participate in an available and appropriate services program without good cause may result in the termination of the refugee' s grant for three payment months for the first occurrence and additional months for a second occurrence if time eligibility remains. Clients reported for non-cooperation/nonparticipat ion retain their mandatory status thought the conciliation, hearing and appeals process and must continue to cooperate and participate. During the sanction period, these clients remain eligible for service but as voluntary participants they are not subject to referral and sanctioning process. In general, Contra Costa County follows state recomi ended procedures in its application of the RCA Mandatory Work Registration and Sanctioning System. Accordingly, the county requires that Service Providers comply with this system also. `.i'he following pages (H--2 through H-10) contain excerpts from the March, 1990 revision of State policy material which are applicable to RCA program operations in this county. Note: The State material makes reference to the Central. Intake Unit (CIU) . This County Plan does not contain a CIU cs�mponent . The Clu .function is performed by the RCA Case Management Program. References to the CIU are applicable to the RCA Case Management Program. Additionally, there are references to the Basic English Skills Test (BEST) . In this County, the BEST is no longer used because- experience has shown that its long term use caused it to be an unreliable test of English Proficiency. The County uses an alternate test to determine English Proficiency. References to the BEST test are applicable to this alternate testing tool. . H-1 REC25TR�47�44� �xNC"1lQ�It� 1�4if��Et'�N'�S t�Nb-P�iiGE�� -- Jf fictive JwA)ary 1, MD, L'Vt3t: wtmt track RCh rtcipitrrts and dccvfttnt the tech aetistame, tars* Me, is order to tjasurt that *Ight consecutive wtks of .Job Search begins ar►cr later than six months after the rttugst hers entered the United Staatts, or at the ti>trt 1" r*ftrptt 3s dttor-mined t2i1;ib1t for cash assistam# it the refugte has bttsn 31% the United Scans at hart six aranths at the tars of such dettrtaination. LUD$ must tnsurt that raquiret.ttrts for participation in Job Saesrch ars *tt at s condition of t1ig1b121ty for cath assictence. Atc+pls &pplicstioeye for cash sssis#snce. Dtttrwints tlisibMty for 'RCJ4" _ cash astittanct. M Dtttrasirrts if a rtfuyttJAa•tresian is axtsxpt or nontx&mpt ir" mandatory work rtgis1rs2ion and -#raining rrgvir*zents. - Exp)eins progrzym, tlitnt's rights i►nd rttponsibilltits, and the ttferrtrl and sbnctionir�q proctss. Rtftrs nonextapt Ytfuq"s/Amerasitsns to the local CIU for particirsetion in RESS-funded services via the RS-3 which includts tlmefremes within which registration must occur and when the ctrtifitd FS-3 must be rtlurntd to the CVD_ - Ensures that a nontxtY=t RCA rccipitnt who it *=Dloytd Sal hours a weak ` or ltss acttpts port--*#tit employability services, provided that such strvicts do not irtttrftrt with the rtcip�t».:'s job. - t)-tternines good cause for nonver-ticipaAiorsfnoncool>ertrtiort or job refusal_ Ensurts thtrt conciliation shall b"in ars soon ars poss*blue. but no- later -than 3D Mays folloving the date that tht CVD it made evert of an RCA rttiDitnt's. #ailuro -to covotraUlpar#itivide or within ata days of aht *dolt that the rtetipitrrt Jail" to taoptrsttlparticipartt, rrhichtver comts fIrs3. Dtvt1tvps a writftn conciliation plan s-atcifying the actions the rtcipitnt rust joke to dcsronsiratt cooptiration with registration, *mDlyetnt, and =1oyrtnt-dir*c.'!td tducartion/training rtcuirtments. (Revised 3/90) Sonctlofts (dtnlrs or discontinues assistanct) the refugee who, txctpt for good curve, cells to registar and/or participate In ,training, rtftnts an ap;progriatt job offer, and who fails to % tcctssfully co*V2ttt coneilIVAI M. -- trovides the ClU via tht IS-18 with WW Information rrscasrtry for the CJU to empltte the irrltrvt*a r+aguir*-**rAs of tht Sarr>ti:tionIM prottss, including a refugee'rt currant addrtrs and ph*" rsumber. Providts the CIU with vtrifieertion that • trorw*nd*t*d r*foQ*r is on public assistance in order that the CIU may "tablish priority groups for sarvjctz. �- !'finllfl" the CIU vilhin 15 w�arkirg dayx of any good c*Am* decision via -t he lks_18. Notititt the CIU within 15 working days wbtn a client III" an appeal to a provostd sanction (fair hearing) via tht RS-18. Notifies the CJU es to the outcome of the fair hearing via the RS-18_ wiotifits -the CIV ar -to cast status thanges (t.g_, RCA to AFDC) and changes 'to address, Atlephone number, tic, vie Aht RS-18 on a -neatly btssis_ - No:ifits the CJU of tht tl3tn-t's conciliation plan via -tht RS-3C. - i_nsures trim the 'tracking method used by the CIU verifies the axmouni of time as client has fbetn Enrolled in a higher education/professional rtfreshtr/recertification pr"rem prior to his application for aid. - Ensures Chet a client's Iota) ti" of enrolletnt In a higher education refresher/reccrtif5ca-tSon program dots not exceed one: year's duration. 2. ttntrV hirke Unil ICM rrsibiMin Effect vt January 1. 1894, the CIU frust provide infora►atian to -the M indictting-the clienA's-ref*fral -crud conplttion of -tht sight corrrecutivt weak Job Search. AcctDlz wandalory referrals of refootet/ArJerasiant erpplyino for or recti'vinp cath arsirtanct Ir" the &%M- - Cc-m-pJt#cs tht RS-3 CIU Atttrral Forms to r*gjtfsr *nd certify 1h31 the "Iw)tt has rtport*d as dirtttsd on the day the Wu9tt prtr:tnts it to tht CJU. 7ht fora will c>rely b* considered c*rtifitd and compItt* if the CIU ctrtiiitition std is affix*d. It is tht CIU's responsibility to *nsurt that the c*rtificartion std is mad srpproprist*ly. Th* CIU retains two topitz of tht fora and irmiructs th* r*#vg;t 'to go to the CWD with the Originsl c*rtiti*d copy. Complates (with tht mandmAory rtfugtt) I" RRP Strvicts ,Applicstion (RS-I). cs 2tts-s strvicts aesstwi*tnt, adm1hittsrs th# Bsslc English Skills lett (BEST), and d*v:lops the ttsrvite plan. This CIU dev*lops an trployability° plan for th* client which_coittsirrs a d*finit* sszploymtnt goal consisitnt with 4.t *mployabili'ty of th* rsfag*et In ralstion to Job opening& In the ares. The plan must also bt d*sIgntd to I*ad to the sarlitx-t possible tmplayatnt, to bt obteIntd, In the thor-ttst time ptriod, and tneblt tht cli"t Ao mo4t th* Job S*erch r*quir"tnts. Tht CIU also alstxstx and ctrtifl" tht ttx'h assistanc* client's "*dt for KESS-fundtd Supportive Strvicts. Ife thtst st-tivitits art not compltttd at tht tame ti>se as the RS--3 CVD reftrral fors is ctrtititd, the refugee nM be givtn a VFjjTEN �PPQjtjrjLrj Indicating the dente, time, and plact whtrt the required activitits will be coompltttd. 7ht CIU refers reiergees to appropriate strvicts(s) vin tht RS-3A based on the CIU esstscment and the Studtnt Performanct Ltvtls (SPL) of 'the BEST test . Ttit RS-i, _the RS-3A, and EESI/SPL ttst results east be hand curried by the rttuget to the rtrvite provider_ 1ht client Is to report to the strvitt provider within seven (7) ,corking days of -the referral by the Peitrrols are valid for only thest stvtn (7) working days. The RS-1 and the activitits described above must be completed within seven (7) working days Of the Initial contact with 'the refugte_ If the refvgec dons not ktty the CIU �wpointsttnt(r-), -the CIU must report this to the C`WD as noncoovtrallon,/nonpartieipstIon via the RS-3 CIU Referral Form. - Explains services programs and the Mandatory Work and Registration rtgvirtmtnts_ . -- Verifies that tht client is tnrolltd and participating in services as mans attd by the tmployability plan. E{titrs a m"xtapt RCA rtcipitnt wbo is imployed 38 hours a .reek or Itss to t-mvloy;mbility strvicts, provided that such strvicts do not Interftre with the rtcioicnt's job. the CIU shall enrurt that any client enrollment and participation in a Professional rtfrtsherfrtctr-tiffcatIon training program shall be part of an crrrrovtd e=loyment plan, the training shall not txcttd 17 months duration (including any time enrolled in the United Stedes prior to refvott's aopl3ca1ion for assistance); is sptcifica3ly Intended to assist lNe proftstional in btcoming rtlicenstd in his or her profession; and, if comnitted can realistically be txntcled to rtsult in such rclicer)sino. t �evised 3f��' - -- ...- - ..........--... - ... ... -- UrvtlOp� tsnd i ta3e�tnt� a sy tee -to irnck the ctfer:t'c Acte, titer of cnraIl+�+trzt and partieipatior► In a hightr educctic�nJorc�tcrcioncl refresher/rectrtiticertion prc>gra�a that vtrititx the toted time of tnrolIntnt/partitiprt"Son dosg not *xcttd one ytesr. �- No#ifits providem tit' the rttults of tht mre participatlozunODcOoparatiOn rtportt 1vrwrsrdtd by the CIU -to Aha CVD- If -th* client f llU to rtport within the stvtn (7) working day flmtframt for training or *aploywwnt sarvfcas, rtfusts to psrticlpat* or cooptrite in fhofit servicer- or a►cceept an approprtats ob offor and the CVD has ` eluted to eorrtixua hvyirrg tlMt Bartle:ipxz#ion Iniervi", the ClU gust •contact. AVM clitni Within stvtn (7) working days of notification by 'the ttrvice provider of the, nomerticinition.! noncooperation and document the clientl'zr explanation on the RS-36 form e CIU Jr. rtquirtd to anYurt all doctwenla-tlan rtcelved by fhe provider svbstanti&ling the nonptrr2icit)B1ionfnoncooptrtAion or .fob rtf"82 Is complete and accurtitc_ -Tht Cliff coim)ttts a Nonparticipation -Contact with 'the refugee end cornpltlts tht RS-3C_ 7ht CIU must send a copy of tach RS-3C rtL,ort -to the "T within five (51 working rjay-s from -the da-ie of tt)t Contact s The, CIU must send all rtctssary 4 documtntation to -the CVL)_- The CIES shall not de'ttrmint good cause for noroartfcipation, but rather,, small gothtr and rtcord all iht facts conctrning tine incidtTd for nasi by titre CWV irr making a good cause dtttrrtintlion. hll lnc.i6trrtt of nor*artlelpetion must be reported -to the CWD. bocunemttion 10 tht Chi shall include at a Minimum* - RS-3 NU Rtftrral Form - RS=3 PR? Stryicts plication - RS-3A Client 7racklrr2 Forte - R5-3B Nonpar-ticspatlon IrAtr-vitwr Appoltnmtm ttt'ttr, tit CUD tier- elected to torrt3nue there nonperticipation interviews) RS-3C Norirr,rtitipvtiob lnitrvicwr Rtport, (if CVD hes eltcted to continut lnterviturs) R9 I Child Car*/Iratmpor-talion ktoutst/Vaivcr -- RE}P_9 Work-Rtle ltd Expenrts Rtputst/Vaiver (Rtz�std 3/90) - A cony of tha tarty#tt Prcrvid+r`t Atitndence Palitry iRS--283 and/car ES #,grtt-wtnt (KS-77) slgntd by Aha rtfu2tt at Aht tiwt "I"t vnt *6ejtttd to Tbt trsirafr1glsvVIoy*tnA stryle s pro4roM A C"Y of all pt rt i n*nt ate"ante r*t orris and ort bt r .d"ua:t nt el i on that the provldtr Is r* nce too+and andfrea to " clu end to aha CIU, Cot>f is t4 all c or r#%p-o which ralult to tht Issue Any other ptrtinant records or data that are available rtrstion - A copy of the axplanat#on of aha liandatory Work Rtctuirs*errts ERS-30� t If #Mr r�tta.�t�e fFcss sot "pier for tha tjorrpsrticiP ion Itrttrvi#u, iht t1V acus# tv.rplete Raport n_3C Ind forward It dr ajo 2 with _ retquited docvr►tntrtlon to tht CW vilhin"five (5) t orklrr4 Yt froz sthtdultd t4oMartit1PzAiou 3v,trvi*w. - Tht CIU shall ansurt that voluntary rtiu tcs it pettDart not raftro ha-vt red ttn from RRP strvites for f ailurt to cooptruAt/Pe tic to eny RRP �traininq/strvicts for a Ug--day p et Iht CIl3 wr5t cc, vit'kt thr RS-43 CIV �ttferral Fom on all vhtthtr t voluntoryorgmandotory perliciPants tart bn ,_, a 6i tbhCt cosh ts,sivlenct Verficiperrts and for.rard it -to the be within five r � s. uork.inq drys of notification by any providtr that the joymtrtfu9t (rtctivtd tnitrtd cn*loy n1, hbd subttoufnt changes to 'that a loge roisc. oui1, prvmottd, etc.,) or failtd to cooptrBtt/parLicipaft in -trair,irsq or e_mploy"m strviees activitits. - the Cita It client is a RCA recitritnt i _ s ` determines the r�rtt$ for child cart, -trentportation, and ancillary r:ts and makes disbvrstmtntz for expenses end eligibilily for such pal' such txptnses undtr Abe Pr'it-scribed RSPB Payment system• 1ht clu must ttrtify initial and otrgolt) oted fot thtst Payments- - If client is a RCA rccipitcrt, and d DC child cagcointd bstandaridr. adrtGart services, the CIU anu�i t.nsurt that aQhtrtd to. IRtvistd 3l9D} ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Ma:intoim all doctmtntt and rtcords at dtlintattd above. Participstts in cllent fair bterings whtn nttessery. ProvIdts irsfor Ition to the CW indicating the clitnt's co+splianct with tht, contiliation plan *t indicaltd on the RS--78 within -ft* "utfra—t indicated by the CVD- 3. "ry#der # s� ki. II1#.1s - Eff:hive January 2, IVSD, the Strvic• Provider vast provide informt1lon to ttht CIU r*p*rdirtq -the elitrrtt"carePlianct with tht 'tight cormtcutivt wt t k Job "W ch- - The client is r*,gvJred to report 10 -the providtr within seven (7) working days of Aht CIU rtftrral dame. 7ht -training/tzmployt+tnt services referral Jr. good for stven (7) w~orkirq days only. After that tiirse, it it invalid. A client posttssing an Invalid RS-3A SHA.LL_M bo enrolltd in training or employment services by a provider -amd 1 .� referred t)crk to the CIu vin the RS-3A for noncooperation and/or nonptrticpation_ If -the client rtports to the provider within seven (7) working days, the provider is to nail the RS-3Q t»ck to the Clu indicating the client revorttd rs dirtcttd. The RS-3As arc to be mailed the client ctports -to th-e provider. if the client is found by 'the provider to be an ineppropriete referral, Alit providtr must refer the client back to -the CTL? for rtesstssmtnt vie the R5-3A on the term day as the inappropriate rtftrrsl is doctmttnttd in the provider`s rile. The provider gust Indicalt on tht RS-3A the basis on which 11 was dttemined that as referral was inappropriate. - If -the client ten be enrolled and iettts the .provider's entrance recguirtm£nts, the providtr verifies tnrollarnt in ccrvict:s by completing the RS-3A end rttlurninq 11 to the Clef # - Prior to enrollment the provldtr **plains the Atttndanct Policy LRS-28-l. :and./or the Sloy*tnt ttrvicts Afire-meat (RS-77) or Vorksitt l r*tztnt in, a larrgva,ge the client undtrvtends. The client sign$ the Attend anct Policy etnd/or E-*tployatitnt Strvittt ASrttment and rtctivtt a copy. The provider Indicedt-t in -the client's file that the Agrtt*trrt and/or lttftodence Policy was explained in a lerngtMt the tlirra} understands and than a copy vaz given to tht tlitrrt, doctxnrents :tit ciett this occurred, and placers the signed original In the clitnt`s tile- The clftnt't rtfusal -to sign ,an Atltndranct Polity LRS-78l or �S A-orttmtnt ARS-27J shell be comJdered non:>articiDeation/nontocoptrttion end shell be reported to the CJU as such via the RS-3A. The policy/egrttment mu.r-t bt explained -to the client in is language which heftht undtrxitands or be 'transla-1td into ea language -hich ht/sht undtrt-tands_ The policy/egrttsntnt mutt also Lt- a minimum I nc l un: "- 7 frOta ESL, VI�SL °T ID An t of three (3) or "0" c4r+sCccstfVC days trcon i to t:tt VT. S or ES providers dor r;quina tj b acted in car sit ng ab search 'd tit to 3llnQcr rrtsst t�+� efV Conus= andlvr tondvclir'g .S ntd vtrilicstion thst the rtferSict tf a j#t*nsed mt-dicsl doctor's SJ9 .at tern ill -to par-ticipstt. cusced3 oY 1D pttcint or sort- of o C�ulut-wt abstmer. (Oxtvsed a<nd Vrcx ar) Of the 9il dsYs of VilES or the l5e� Mcesxary to coarplatt trainin9 trstion and ES sztf�ri t i u will be considered ttor�s�rticiD�iorsl'rror►coots will U reparttd to the CIU -ria the - �- +evtn if s,�,porttd by tt cScytfvr*s +rtr3ticrtion3 of Drat or o An 321wcct ( strticipatir�g ,in -training ,nvst start so&*ks that pr�tYerris S refugt r st back to tht CIU for resull Im IN fsr*yidtr rt{tirrin9 TA to tltteT-s�iee 1f that rstugtt should t;oior at to irtest t as bt r«ttrrsd 10 tht M particiDelt in training status- redttcrs+ination of sendat"y i etion and cooperation in CrainirYg (ESL and V 1VES0 Vtri#y partit C� thraugah doily sign in rt,tt�tt3th fnstrucAor vtrititation. l# c litnt is v tnralled in a proitssiaort=aADYbIbilityrglan' then 'training L7aQrM cb t ream of n aooclitr,t's atttrsdenct- arovidtr will d0ctrntn't and verity thraeration Rtfluirtments 42tvitw -the ExDlanation of the ttandatary Work Fttgi ti with the rtfvgtt in a lanquagc htlsrie vndcrstandto him/her- (RS-3D) !give a cosy a rtlugte sign tht RS-3o for h4=/btr tilt send artitipetYon, caoveration Sr VUES�entS acCtptanct of Verity rtSvgtc v and providtr r c.,,,, enA through Agtncy Canted Log -follcsw-uV- systtr+ for job starch vtrif icetion brad 'the 9� day client is - On an orrQoing basis, the tsrovidtr muvt dtterarint if thz slit or ES i2xn to nar2it,pett/Coot>trvtt Frith -their Atttnrlantt Polity to g ASrtu¢tnt. Provitkrs strall -terninatt voluntary refugtts rho fail to c T�t/�,ttrticipatt #rocs ttrvicto Ygiven ry an p.Rj> r Chet ere AtTminettd ircom strvicrs are trot to bs given any RRP treiniMi/strvices rovidershell nasi#Y the CIU of raeh for a $0 day Vtriod. "lt.t p -to bt h the -ttt�mination vie tttt RS-3A. 1ht ClientInto stw3ct Ys#�dt'tfthrougtr ttrmintlirrt vie 'the RS-14. pe-entry clu_ — 8 (Revised 3l3II) _._. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Prov16tss: shall retain and serve mandatory clients rtkrorttd for ntarmooptrsti"/no erticipellon until *trey recefve nollct that the clieert hits bttn santtlontd, good cause haw been found, s fair hearing decision has overruled the propos:d sanction or on the date the client would have ctexpleted strvicts hid htlshe continutd to participate, vhich+tvtr coot: first_ t} lag the R-5-3A all service prpvidtrr au" report daily to -the CIU any failure to participate or cooperate. The service providers vuist refer Abe client to the CIU for each and *very IM-tan-Ce trf violstior► of their Attendance Policy ISS-76) Or Enploymtnt Strvic" ,Agr**mtnt (R-S-271 or Worksite Agra+tn*nt_ A copy of the policy or nreasaenrt signed by the refugee prior to *nrollvtM, is Ao be start to the CIV *Ion with the RS-3A and all other ptrtinttri Intormfftlon *red docv"Mation. This thall include, but not be lisittd to: o 7ht signed Attendance Policy (RS-28); £ftploy"nt Services hgretmtnf M-27); Work0le Agrttztnt; and Explanation of Bork Rtgirtration (RS-.3D), o Daily contact logs in the client 's case file; o Attendnnct logs/records; • TeltPhont call documentation; o Doct=entation of face-lc-face client conversation with provider; o All written correspondence; and o Any other per;in-ant doers or records available- - failure to par-ticil)rdt or cacperble in -training (ESL and V71VESL) is defined as: o Rtfusal to sign the Attendance Policy; o Absences or tardiness which are equal to or exceed -those specified in the Attendance Policy; o Dangerous and/or disruptive conduct; and o Failure to function at a training site et a level consistent with Prior experience, training, Or education_ Failure to participate In or cooperate with the V7/ES or ES ia; defined as: o Refusal to sign the Erployment Services Agreement; o Failure of the clitat to appeer for art 4-a loymtnt appraisal or a- schtdvltd reappraisal Interview; o Rtfusal of as referral -to employment; o Refusal of en Offer of employment; o RtGsal to rtport to work after hire:; o Voluntary Quit or discharge from job; o Failure to report back: in verson to the VT/ES or ES provider every :wo wttEs; and o Failure to cornplett job search/jots clues activities as requirtd by the 1'T/ES or ES vrovidtr es rptc±'`ied in tht ES Aorrement signed try the reiuoee. °I-%-v t o 1 IF J - Rtpor-t .lob plac".tntc to 1ht CIU acing the PS--3A on the day that the refugee reportt to work. - 7ht N3, E5, providers tavrt also track the client for titl day fob retention. - If the client has not bxcoat�e t.mploytd within tht VO day period J rnediattly following ~tht coinpItlion of VT training, -the provider .dust rtftr tfrt client -to the CIU for rtacttm-mtnt_ - Employr"nt r-trlus changer (quit, la)i--off, tired, raise in pey, ctc. ) trust he reporttd iae+tdietely ton the seine day The provider horns of the change) to the CIU via the RS-3A wean 'the provider becoests aavtre of it ,hrovoh tht !90 day rfttntion tracking or by any other Mens- - Peoorf comDlttions of training -to the CIU by the ISth and 301h of tech Montt. UlAnr the PS-3A, -- Continues to provide the full ranee of ES service-. to a RCA mandatory casn essisienct client who Is tmpjVyf� less-then -�D htrprr, ptr week until rust, -liars as the client it iplectd Into as full-time job or a .lob of 3D or mere hours per week. 'the ntmbtr of ,lob sterchts for the RCA Mandat_*7 in -thi TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS R Contra Costa FROM: John Cullen, Director ' Employment and Human Sei partment 4r. . ounty j . DATE: July 9,2404 L 6,, ovft 17o SUBJECT, APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee to ACCEPT California Department of Aging, FY 2004/2005 funding for Title III, Title IIIE and Title VII of the Older Americans Act in the amount of$3,502,956._(#29-002-136) SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATIONS)S BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDED ACTION: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee to ACCEPT California Department of Aging, FY 2004/2005 funding for Title III, Title IIIE and Title VII of the Older Americans Act in the amount of$3,502,956. (#29-002-136) FINANCIAL IMPACT- Per California Department of Aging Agreement(AP-0405-07) County to receive FY 2004/2005 funding in the amount of$3,502,956. The minimum required County match is$535,484 (Title III and VII Admin Match of $136,060+Title III and VII Program Match of$360,396+Title HIE Match of$139,028 =$635,484); 100% County. RACK[;RO IND! The Employment and Human Services Department,Aging and Adult Services,Adult Area on Aging(.AAA) provides services to low income, older residents of Contra Costa County as defined in Title III of the Older Americans Act. Services include,but are not limited to, disease prevention and health promotion, nutrition counseling and nutrition risk screening services, mediation management, and information through multipurpose senior centers, congregate meal sites, home delivered meal programs, or at other appropriate sites. Title IIIE is the Family Caregiver Support Program. Title VII of the Older Americans Act provides for elder abuse prevention and ombudsman services. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: ` . RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE ,.,APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURES. y , ACTION OF BO ON APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE X—UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ""°" ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES: .,... NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ANENT: "`"` ABSTAIN: » OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. ATTESTED ';v- — ��i - JOHN SWEETEN,CLE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Contact: j6 44 cc: EHSD CONTRACTS UNIT(EB) COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BY &�J't44 —, r u.t ,DEPUTY AUDITOR-CONTROLLER SCOTT DANIELSON(SUMMIT) CONTRACTOR TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director ;+ -'' - Contra By: Jacqueline Pigg, Contracts Administrator Costa DATE: July 14, 2004 ,, County SUBJECT: ' Approval of Grant Award #28-637.6 from the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services to Ryan White Title III Early Intervention Planning SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMWNDED ACI ON: Approve and Authorize the Health Services Director or his designee(Wendel Brunner,M.D.)to accept on behalf of the County,Grant Award#28.637.6(5-H76•HA-0061805-00)with the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services (Health Resources & Services Administration), in an amount not to exceed$.334,736,for the Ryan White Title III Early Intervention Planning Grant,for the period from July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. FISCAL IMPACT: Acceptance of this Grant Award will result a total of$334,736 from the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services(Health Resources&Services Administration),to continue primary care services to low income and uninsured individuals with HIV in West Contra Costa County.No County funds are required. BBACIZ:GR0LJND/REAS0MS) FOR RECt`N1Nffi DA'1'1QN__S}: West Contra Costa County has been hard hit by the AIDS epidemic with 25% of those living with AIDS residing in the City of Richmond. Unfortunately, a large percentage of those living with HIV/AIDS are of love income having to rely on Basic Adult Care (BAC) for their medical care, or forced to pay for their medical care,because they do not qualify for BAC services. Approval of this Grant Award #28.637.6 will allow the Health Services Department to continue to expand outpatient medical services to low income HIV positive recipients of medical services in West Contra Costa County through June 30, 2005. Three certified copies of the Board Carder should be returned to the Contracts and Grants Unit. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: — ,L,- RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECO!40NDA-6bN OF BOARD COMMITTEE 'APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE ) ACTION OF BOARD j;_ _�i"{ - APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED �C � OTHER F' f VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES: NOES: Y" AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT: +-. ABSTAIN: "` OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. ATTESTED �u'171 f JOHN SWEETEN,CL RK OF THE 130ARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Contact Verson: Wendel Brunner, M.D. 3136712 CC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services BY � DEPUTY Health Services (Contracts)