HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06252013 - C.47RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 21309 to add one (1) full-time Public Defender Client Services
Specialist (26SC) (represented) position at salary plan and grade QY5 1502 ($4,686.85 - $5,696.89) in the Public
Defender's Office.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This action will result in an annual cost of $82,242.20 to our S/B budget.
BACKGROUND:
The Public Defender Client Services Specialist classification has been a part of our department since 1986. With the
changes brought about by Public Safety Realignment, we need to reinstate this classification to the Department and
fill it with an employee who is qualified to perform all of the duties the position requires. Specifically, the Public
Defender Client Services Specialist conducts psychological and social risk and needs assessments of Public Defender
juvenile and adult clients, and assists with finding appropriate treatment options for clients suffering from
drug/alcohol addiction and/or mentally impaired clients. The Client Services Specialist works closely with the
Deputy Public Defenders to assist with providing services to adults and Juvenile clients.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 06/25/2013 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Contact: Donna Broussard, (925)
335-8065
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: June 25, 2013
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Roxana Mendoza, Donna Broussard, Gladys Scott Reid
C. 47
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Robin Lipetzky, Public Defender
Date:June 25, 2013
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Add New Position Public Defender Client Services Specialist
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
The Client Services Specialist is required to perform direct client evaluations under stringent deadlines in
locations such as the jails, juvenile hall, hospitals as well as in client’s homes. The information that the Public
Degender Client Services Specialist provides to the attorneys is instrumental in obtaining appropriate case
outcomes so as to reduce recidivism. This position requires that the Public Defender Client Services Specialist
must stay abreast of the referral procedures/policy and all new services that are available in the County and as well
as the State to enable us to provide services that will best fit our client’s needs.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this request is not approved we will be unable to meet department needs.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
No impact.
ATTACHMENTS
AIR 14674 P300 21309