To: Board of Supervisors
From: Sheriff
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Position Allocation Modification to Humboldt County Correctional Facility (HCCF) from Vocational Counselor to Client Services Worker
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the allocation of one full-time (1.0 FTE) Client Services Worker I/II (AFSCME, salary range 320/353, class 0772) in budget unit 3884-127 effective immediately; and
2. Approve the deallocation of one full-time (1.0 FTE) Vocational Counselor I/II (AFSCME, salary range 353/376, class 0768) in budget unit 3884-127 effective immediately.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Inmate Welfare Fund Trust 3884
DISCUSSION:
HCCF requested an additional position for the inmate welfare program to support and enhance the Programs Division in relation to re-entry of inmates into the community as part of the fiscal year (FY) 2020-21 budget. While HCCF's Program Coordinator is tasked with the overall program of providing services to inmates within the facility, this new position will have a specific focus on preparing inmates for re-entry by assisting with vocational training, job/resume building, assistance securing housing, and many other tasks necessary for successful reintegration into the community. The position currently allocated for this role is a Vocational Counselor I/II. After further review of the job duties and consulting with county Human Resources, it has been determined that the position should be a Client Services Worker I/II. HCCF is requesting that this deallocation/allocation modification be done as soon as possible so it can begin recruiting for the appropriate position.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
HCCF budgeted $75,502 in budget unit 3884-127 Inmate Welfare Fund in FY 2020-21 for this position. Salary savings have been experienced due to the position being vacant and the allocation of a Client Services Worker I/II is at a lower range than the budgeted position. There w...
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