HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09222015 - C.27RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 21746 to add one (1) Medical Social Worker II position (X4VH)
(represented) at salary plan and grade 255 1590 ($5,373-$6,531) in the Health Services Department.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Upon approval, this action will result in an annual cost of approximately $129,365, which includes approximately
$27,823 in pension costs. The cost will be funded by Ryan White CARE Act funds.
BACKGROUND:
Medical Social Workers are a core component of the HIV Service delivery system in the HIV/AIDS and STD
Program. Medical Social Workers staff the CCRMC Positive Health Clinics. Last fiscal year, they were able to
manage a combined caseload of roughly 950 individuals. When not staffing Positive Health Clinics, Medical Social
Workers are enrolling individuals in health care coverage, assisting them to access AIDS Drug Assistance Program
medication assistance, helping to identify and return to care individuals who have not accessed care as requested by
their clinical provider, gathering partner notification information,
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2015 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: Arlene J. Lozada (925)
957-5269
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: September 22, 2015
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 27
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services
Date:September 22, 2015
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Add one Medical Social Worker II position in the Health Services Department
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
accessing other community resources, and supporting family members as they navigate the health care delivery
system. Currently the Program has only seven Medical Social Workers and to continue serving a large number of
clients, one additional Medical Social Worker is needed.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, service delivery systems will be impacted due to staffing shortage.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.
ATTACHMENTS
P300 No. 21746 HSD