HomeMy WebLinkAbout20073284.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE REVISIONS TO OPERATIONS MANUAL, SECTION 6.000, COLORADO
WORKS IN WELD COUNTY AND CHILD CARE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with Revisions to Section 6.000, Colorado
Works in Weld County and Child Care Policies and Procedures, for the Department of Social
Services Operations Manual, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said revisions, a copy
of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, ex-officio Board of Social Services, that the Revisions to Section 6.000,
Colorado Works in Weld County and Child Care Policies and Procedures for the Department of
Social Services Operations Manual, be, and hereby are, approved.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by
the following vote on the 22nd day of October, A.D., 2007.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WE COUNTY, COLORADO
ATTEST: -,r T ; � t� �� J `,(�oCd1
)$e .��avid E. Long, Chair
Weld County Clerk to the - Pr,
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Dep Clero the Board
Wam F. Garcia
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Robert D. Masden I,
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Douglas ademacher
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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
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IIIWebsite:www.co.weld.co.us
Administration and Public Assistance(970)352-1551
OFax Number(970)353-5215
COLORADO• MEMORANDUM
TO: David E. Long, Chair Date: October 18, 2007
Board of County Commissioners 1'
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FR: Judy A. Griego, Director, Social Services��J (�
RE: Revisions to Section 6.000, Colorado Works and hild v
Care Policies and Procedures, Weld County Department
of Social Services Operations Manual
Enclosed for Board approval are revisions to Section 6.000, Colorado Works and Child Care
Policies and Procedures, Weld County Department of Social Services Operations Manual. These
revisions were reviewed initially at the Board's Work Session held on September 10, 2007.
The revisions to our Manual will include:
A. A new provision that the applicant who appears for their appointment with Employment
Services must complete all initial assessments at Employment Services.
B. New funding level for Employment Services for the Employment First Program. The
Employment First Program is a requirement under the Federal Food Stamp Program to
provide work options for food stamp applicants. The new reimbursement periods will be
from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008; and from July 1, 2008 through September 30,
2008, for a total funding of$198,638.94. The three month extension would allow the
Department to change the fiscal year of funding to a Federal Funding Period of October 1
through September 30 term. Source of funding is Federal Food Stamp resources at 80/20
and 50/50 resources.
Section Citation Title of Section
6.011.1 Applicant Denials and Participant Case Closures
6.015.14 Reimbursement Authority from the Department of Employment
Services
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6.011.1 Applicant Denials and Participant Case Closures for Demonstrable
Evidence
Added 3/06
Revised 9/07 A. Applicant denial applies when any of the following occur:
1. Refuse to sign the initial IRC at the Department; or
2. Failure to appear at the initial Employment Services
appointment and complete all applicable assessments
without good cause.
B. Participant case closure applies when the participant does not
comply with 100%of the activities as agreed upon in the IRC and
without good cause.
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Reports will be provided by the Colorado Department of Human Services and
forwarded to Employment Services.
L. Provide Employment First Program services in South County on a weekly basis.
M. Attend Employment First meetings with the Department as needed.
N. Provide 100%in-kind match and submit a quarterly report identifying the type
and total in-kind amounts.
O. Complete all data entry requirements by the state in the Colorado Benefit
Management System(CBMS)per case.
P. Attend all CBMS trainings that are required and/or beneficial that are provided by
the state,the Department,and/or through other counties.
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6.015.14 Reimbursement Authority from the Department to Employment Services
Revised 9/07
The Department is authorized to expend a maximum of$19,638.94 for the period
• beginning July 1,2007 through September 30,2008.Employment Services will bill the
Department for services provided as described in Section 6.015.14 of the Department's
Operations Manual. The$198,638.94 is calculated as follows:
Budget Item Budget Amount
A. Staff:
Budget item July 1,2007 to June 30,2008
Salary Fringe Total
1. .05 FTE Director of ES $3,105.11 $1,035.03 $4,140.14
2. .3 FTE Program Coordinator 15,377.91 5,124.92 20,502.83
3. 2 FTE Case Managers 66,478.98 22,159.66 88,638.64
4. .2 FTE Support Staff 6,300.00 2,100.00 8,400.00
(Reception,Lab instructor,Lab Staff)
5. 7.5%Admin Costs(Admin Support) 9,450.00 3,150.00 12,600.00
(Fiscal functions,Clerical Support,etc.)
Total Salary and Fringe July 1, 2007 to September 30,2008 $134,281.61
Budget Item July 1,2008 to September 30,2008
I. .05 FTE Director of ES $ 517.51 $ 172.50 $ 690.01
2. .3 FTE Program Coordinator 2,562.98 854.15 3,417.13
3. 2 FTE Case Managers 11,079.83 6,693.27 14,773.10
4. .2 FTE Support Staff 1,050.00 350.00 1,400.00
(Reception,Lab instructor,Lab Staff)
5. 7.5%Admin Costs(Admin Support) 1,575.00 525.00 2,100.00
(Fiscal functions, Clerical Support, etc.)
Total Salary and Fringe July 1,2008 to September 30,2007 $22,380.24
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B. Mileage: $ 1,750.00
(Covers costs incurred for job placements,
travel to meetings etc.)
C. Overhead: $ 13,270.75
(Includes postage,county computer usage,printing,
supplies, utilities,computer replacement purchases,etc.)
D. Learning Lab Costs: $ 17,846.34
(Includes assessments,tutorials,GED instruction,
testing, and classroom materials)
Total Budget $198,638.94
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