HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 12152015 - C.23RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 21797 to add three (3) Health Education Specialist-Project positions
(VMW4) at salary level QT5-1207 ($3,677-$4,469) and increase the hours of a vacant Community Health Worker
Specialist (VKTA) at salary level QT5-1103 ($3,317-$4,032) position #14942 from 30/40 to 40/40 in the Health
Services Department (represented).
FISCAL IMPACT:
Upon approval, this action has an annual cost of approximately $325,100.23 which includes $61,421.89 in pension
costs. The cost will be funded by State Grants (Nutrition and Physical Activity Program (NEOP), Transportation
Development ACT (TDA), Safe Routes to School (SRTS), New Tobacco Grant)-76.54%; Foundation Grants (Kaiser
Permanente, and John Muir Settlement)-10.73%; and Public Health County Funds-12.73%
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 12/15/2015 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: December 15, 2015
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 23
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services
Date:December 15, 2015
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Add 3 Health Education Specialist-Project Positions and Increase the Hours of Community Health Worker Specialist
in the Health Services Department.
BACKGROUND:
The Community Wellness and Prevention Program (CWPP) is one of the major services in the Health Services
Department aiming to improve the environmental, social and economic conditions in Contra Costa County. It
supports a quality of life that promotes the health and well-being of all County residents with special attention to
those under served. Two of its major services are in Nutrition & Physical Activity and Injury Prevention &
Physical Activity. These services have been staffed by individuals through Monument Impact, a contract staffing
company. Over the years, funding for the staffing needs were obtained from various grants such as the Nutrition
and Physical Activity Program (NEOP), Transportation Development ACT (TDA), Safe Routes to School
(SRTS), Kaiser Permanente, and John Muir Settlement.
Adding the three (3) Health Education Specialist-Project positions and increasing the hours of a vacant
Community Health Worker Specialist position #14942 from 30 hours to 40 hours will support the goals and
services of the Community Wellness and Prevention Program as well as meeting the requirements of the various
grant funds. In order to meet current deliverables for NEOP and the CCHS Nutrition and Physical Activity
Promotion, the Health Education Specialist will assist with planning, conducting and evaluating the effectiveness
of the nutrition education workshops and trainings. The incumbents will also provide technical assistance and
program support while researching best practices in the field. The Community Health Worker Specialist will
identify community agencies and groups in need of outreach services, promote and disseminate NEOP approved
nutrition and physical activity educational materials. The incumbent will lead community efforts on the health
benefits associated with proper nutrition and being physically active by coordinating and facilitating workshops
and training.
Funds allocated for Monument Impact (contract staffing agency) will be diverted to fund the newly added Health
Education Specialist-Project positions and the increased hours of the Community Health Worker Specialist
position.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, our ability to have greater control on accountability and efficiencies of program
deliverables and requirements is minimized by relying on outside agency contracts for our staffing needs.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.
ATTACHMENTS
P-300 #21797