To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Administration
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: 4/5th
SUBJECT:
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Extension of Extra Help Hours Past the 960 Hour Limit
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve a waiver of the 960 extra-help limitation for Christian Bailey to a maximum of 1,920 hours for fiscal year (FY) 2025-26, pursuant to Section 7 of the Humboldt County Salary Resolution (4/5 Vote Required);
2. Approve a waiver of the 960 extra-help limitation for Cynthia Heintzen Delaney to a maximum of 1,920 hours for FY 2025-26, pursuant to Section 7 of the Humboldt County Salary Resolution (4/5 Vote Required);
3. Approve a waiver of the 960 extra-help limitation for Faith Moore to a maximum of 1,920 hours for FY 2025-26, pursuant to Section 7 of the Humboldt County Salary Resolution (4/5 Vote Required);
4. Approve a waiver of the 960 extra-help limitation for Amy Valenzuela-Mier to a maximum of 1,920 hours for FY 2025-26, pursuant to Section 7 of the Humboldt County Salary Resolution (4/5 Vote Required); and
5. Approve a waiver of the 960 extra-help limitation for Chrysta Turner to a maximum of 1,920 hours for FY 2025-26, pursuant to Section 7 of the Humboldt County Salary Resolution (4/5 Vote Required).
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan providing community-appropriate levels of service and creating opportunities for improved safety and health.
Area of Focus: Safe & Healthy Communities
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
Extra help staff are used for special projects, covering 24-hours shifts, vacations and leave of absence and expertise in meeting mandates. The experience and training of these extra help employees necessitate the extension of hours.
Staff recommend that your Board approve a waiver of the 960 extra-help limitation for the following staff and an extension of 960 hours, to a maximum of 1,920 hours for FY 2025-26, pursuant to Section 7 of the Humboldt County Salary Resolution.
1. Christian Bailey, Mental Health Cook, Behavioral Health (1170424)
2. Cynthia Heintzen Delaney, Behavioral Health Case Manager I, Behavioral Health (1170424)
3. Faith Moore, Community Health Outreach Worker I, Public Health (1175415)
4. Amy Valenzuela-Mier, Health Education Specialist I, Public Health (1175451)
5. Chrysta Turner, Office Assistant I, Social Services (1160520)
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Fund 1170, Budget Unit 424, Revenue lines 640000, 515000, 514088, 507025, 515120, 707254, 1175415.
Fund 1175, Budget Units 414 and 451, Revenue lines 514030, 1175451, 514082.
Fund 1160, Budget Unit 520 - Social Services Housing grants and allocation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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Expenditures (1160, 520(1175,415 & 451), (1170, 424) |
FY25-26 |
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Budgeted Expenses |
$216,506 |
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Total Expenditures |
$216,506 |
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Funding Sources (1160, 520) (1175,415 & 451), (1170, 424) |
FY25-26 |
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State/Federal Funds |
$193,969 |
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Fees/Other |
$22,537 |
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Total Funding Sources |
$216,506 |
Narrative Explanation of Financial Impact:
The approval of the additional extra help hours for Mental Health Cook in Fund 1170, Budget Unit 424, is supported through Medi-Cal billing from the Fed/State, Realignment, and MHSA; 47%, 35%, and 18% respectively. The anticipated cost for this position is $25,754.11.
The approval of the additional extra help hours for Behavioral Health Case Manager I in Fund 1170, Budget Unit 424, is supported through Medi-Cal billing from the Fed/State, Realignment, Grants, and MHSA; 65%, 15%, 12%, and 8% respectively. The anticipated cost for this position is $28,601.86. Behavioral Health has experienced a high vacancy rate and savings from budgeted positions that have been unable to be filled will contribute to offset these costs. The Behavioral Health Case Manager position is a billable position and will assist in bringing in additional revenue for Behavioral Health.
The approval of additional extra help hours for Community Health Outreach Worker I in Fund 1175, Budget Unit 415, is supported through Women Infants Children (WIC) and the anticipated cost for this position is $49,680. The extra help Health Educational Specialist I in Fund 1175, Budget Unit 451, is supported through Proposition 64 and the anticipated cost for this position is $89,933.
Approval of the additional extra help hours for an Office Assistant I in the Housing, Outreach and Mobile Engagement (HOME) program is anticipated to cost $22,879 in salary and benefits. This position is supported through housing grants in Fund 1160, Budget Unit 520 for HOME.
There are sufficient funds available due to staffing vacancies.
STAFFING IMPACT:
This extension of extra help hours for the identified staff does not have an impact on staffing allocations for these budget units.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None.
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Your Board may choose not to extend extra help hours for these staff; however, this is not recommended.
ATTACHMENTS:
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PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: None.
File No.: None.