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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 07132010 - C.59RECOMMENDATION(S): ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 20791 to reclassify position #8389 and incumbent, Elba Ruth Arreguin, from Community Health Worker II (VKVB) to Community Health Worker Specialist (VKTA) at salary level QT5 1103 ($3,184.68-$3,870.99) in Health Services Department Richmond Health Center/Healthy Start Program. FISCAL IMPACT: The total annual cost associated to this action is approximately $3,889.00. BACKGROUND: As a result of a classification study conducted in 2000, it was determined that Community Health Worker IIs assigned to Healthy Start Program be reclassified to the Community Health Worker Specialist level because incumbents provide more client-centered education and assessment under supervision of a nurse. Ms. Arreguin is currently performing initial pre-natal interviews APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 07/13/2010 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Susan A. Bonilla, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: Jo-Anne Linares Health Services Department (925) 957-5246 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: July 13, 2010 David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: EMY L. SHARP, Deputy cc: Health Services, Human Resources, Human Resources C. 59 To:Board of Supervisors From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director Date:July 13, 2010 Contra Costa County Subject:P300 #20791 Reclassify Pos #8389 from Community Health Worker II to Community Health Worker Specialist in the Health Services Department BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) to assess and document client's health/medical, psycho-social history and needs; co-facilitates Centering Group educational monthly trainings in Spanish and English; and makes appropriate referrals to social services, and/or medical appointments according to protocols. The incumbent independently conducts initial clients and family assessments, assists medical personnel to develop social/health care treatment plans; develops Spanish educational pamphlets and office forms to streamline workflow. She has been performing the higher level duties since 2002. Human Resources has reviewed Ms. Arreguin’s application to verify she meets the minimum qualifications and has confirmed she is performing the higher level duties assigned to a Community Health Worker Specialist classification. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this action is not approved, the incumbent will not be classified and compensated appropriately. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: ATTACHMENTS HSD Request Memo P300 20791