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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 11052013 - C.30RECOMMENDATION(S): ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 21379 to add one (1) Deputy Probation Officer III (7ATA) (represented) position at salary plan and grade PP5 1574 ($5,007 - $6,086) in the Probation Department. FISCAL IMPACT: $152,184 annually including $67,573 in increased pension costs. 100% Federal Department of Justice - Smart Probation Grant. BACKGROUND: In March of 2011, after several years of significant collaborative effort, the Board of Supervisors accepted and approved the strategic plan and implementation recommended to establish a network of prisoner reentry services in Contra Costa County, and further directed the County Administrator to work with the offices of Supervisors Glover and Gioia to identify the resources needed to implement the strategic plan. In October 2012, the CAO's office received the Second Chance Grant which has been successfully implemented by the Probation Department. This grant as well as the implementation of AB 109 adult realignment created the beginning of a formalized operational structure addressing reentry needs in Contra Costa County. In preparation for the application of Smart APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 11/05/2013 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: Paula Hernandez, (925) 313-4149 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: November 5, 2013 David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: June McHuen, Deputy cc: roxana mendoza, nicole lewis-bolton, Paula Hernandez C. 30 To:Board of Supervisors From:Philip F. Kader, County Probation Officer Date:November 5, 2013 Contra Costa County Subject:Add One Deputy Probation Officer III in the Probation Dept. - Smart Probation Grant BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) Probation, the Department evaluated the successes and barriers being experienced in these newly created partnerships and enhanced service delivery in those areas. In 2013, the Probation Department applied for and received Smart Probation: Reducing Prison Populations, Saving Money, and Creating Safer Communities grant to assist in meeting these directives. One component of this program is one Deputy Probation Officer who will complete a pre-release risk assessment for general population individuals reentering the community, develop an Individualized Achievement Plan to aid in transition to the community and work as part of a reentry team. The Probation Department seeks to create this position. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Failure to create this position will result in the County being out of compliance with the grant requirements as agreed to when the award was accepted. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: No impact. ATTACHMENTS P300 No. 21379