File #: 21-627    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Passed
File created: 5/10/2021 In control: Probation
On agenda: 5/25/2021 Final action: 5/25/2021
Title: Extension of Extra Help Hours to 1,350 for Juvenile Corrections Officer, Darren Turpin and Correctional Cook, Kili Saveliff (4/5 Vote Required)
Attachments: 1. Staff Report

To: Board of Supervisors

From: Probation

Agenda Section: Consent

SUBJECT:
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Extension of Extra Help Hours to 1,350 for Juvenile Corrections Officer, Darren Turpin and Correctional Cook, Kili Saveliff (4/5 Vote Required)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. That the Board of Supervisors authorize the extension of extra help hours for Juvenile Corrections Officer (JCO) Darren Turpin and Correctional Cook Kili Saveliff to 1350 hours through June 30, 2021, per Section 7 of the Humboldt County Salary Resolution (4/5 vote required).

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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Probation Juvenile Hall Budget Unit 234

DISCUSSION:
Due to staffing shortages and vacancies within the Juvenile Hall (Budget Unit 1100-234), staff are requesting an extension of extra help hours through the end of Fiscal Year 2020-21 for two staff members, Darren Turpin and Kili Saveliff, in order to maintain staffing ratios established by Juvenile Title 15 Minimum Standards. Juvenile Hall is currently recruiting for several positions that, if filled, will help minimize future need for extension of extra help hours.

The total additional 780 hours for Darren Turpin and Kili Saveliff would result in a maximum cost of approximately $12,300 assuming all extended hours are worked. Depending upon the total number of hours actually worked there are possible health and dental insurance costs totaling $3,417. Sufficient funds exist within budget unit 1100-234 Juvenile Hall to cover the expense.

All extra help employees working beyond 960 hours are subject to paying into the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). The additional costs for PERS has been included in the above mentioned estimated salary costs.

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