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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20021629 RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE REVISION 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 a Revision to Section 6.000, Colorado Works in Weld County and Child Care Policies and Procedures for the Weld County Department of Social Services Operations Manual, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said revision, 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 Revision to Section 6.000, Colorado Works in Weld County and Child Care Policies and Procedures for the Weld County Department of Social Services Operations Manual be, and hereby is, approved. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 24th day of June, A.D., 2002. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ���' 1 WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: ��® / ;? ; /�� EXCUSED DATE OF SIGNING (AYE) a Glen aad, Chair Weld County Clerk he f c r 1861 ■(.,.'l lip David g, Pro-Tem BY: Deputy Clerk to t ' .' �� M. d/� �,1.> ` " M. J. eile AP ED A F RM: EXCUSED W. is H. Je e ).\.0 ounty orn?y N. Ro ert D. Masden Date of signature: ' (�C' ' SS 2002-1629 SS0029 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES PO BOX A girlige GREELEY,CO 80632w WEBSITE:ww.comeld.co.us Administration and Public Assistance(970)352-1551 In Child Support(970)352-6933 MEMORANDUM COLORADO, TO: Glenn Vaad, Chair Date: June 20, 2002 Board of County Commissioners /FR: Judy A. Griego, Director, Social Services ,( . 1 (1 Cf �J1 l_I "1 � RE: Revision to Section 6.000, Colorado Works in Weld County and Child Care Policies and Procedures, Weld County Department of Social Services Operations Manual Enclosed for Board approval is a revision to Section 6.000, Colorado Works in Weld County and Child Care Policies and Procedures, Weld County Department of Social Services Operations Manual. These revisions were reviewed at the Board's Work Session of May 29, 2002. The revisions are to: 1. Revise the reimbursement transfer amount with the Weld County Division of Human Services to $319,188 for the period of July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003. The Weld County Division of Human Services provides employment and training services to Colorado Works recipients in conjunction with the Weld County Department of Social Services. 2. Include a provision regarding the use and ownership of computer and software equipment purchased with Colorado Works funding. Reference: Section 6.012 through 6.012.7. If you have any questions,please telephone me at extension 6510. 2002-1629 Colorado Works in Weld County and Child Care Policies and Procedures 6.009 Participant Sanctions or Other Assistance and Separate County Division 6.009.1 Emergency Food Assistance Through the Weld Food Bank 6.009.2 Child Care Assistance for Working Families of the Low-Income Program under the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program 6.009.3 Emergency Assistance Program will serve families with dependent children with the 5th degree of kinship with incomes of$75,000 or less per year. 6.010 Supportive Services (non-Child Care) 6.010.1 Transportation 6.010.2 Participation Related Services 6.010.3 Method of Payment 6.010.4 Supportive Services Expenditure Limit 6.010.5 Participant Criteria to Receive Supportive Services 6.011 Participant Sanctions and Appeals 6.011.1 Participant Sanctions 6.011.11 Definition of Sanctions 6.011.12 Notice of Proposed Applicant or Recipient Sanction 6.011.2 Absences or Late Occurrences of Participants in Work Supplementation Programs, On-the-Job Training Program, and the Job Retention and Skills Training Program 6.011.3 Absences from or Late Occurrences to Other Work Activities or Scheduled Appointments 6.011.31 Late Occurrences to Work Activities and Scheduled Appointments 6.011.32 Absences from Work Activities and Scheduled Appointments 6.011.33 Definition of Immediate Family for Purposes of Section 6.009.12 6.011.4 Participant Appeals 6.012 Organization,Flow Chart, and Reimbursement 6.012.1 General Organization 6.012.2 Joint Functions of the Department and the Employment Services 6.012.3 Functions of the Department 6.012.4 Functions of Employment Services 6.012.5 Participant Flow Chart 6.012.6 Reimbursement Transfer Authority from the Department to Employment Services 6.012.7 Computer Equipment and Software 6.013 Performance Outcomes 6.013.1 Federal and State Participation Rates and Required Hours of Participation 6.013.2 Weld County Outcomes 6.014 Child Care 6.014.1 Client Eligibility 6.014.2 Child Care Provider Rates 6.014.3 Registration, Activity, and Transportation iii Colorado Works in Weld County and Child Care Policies and Procedures 6.012 Organization,Flow Chart,and Reimbursement Effective 9/10/97 6.012.1 General Organization The organization of Colorado Works in Weld County involves two major county departments and an advisory committee as follows: A. The Weld County Department of Social Services(Department) B. The Weld County Division of Human Services(Human Services)on behalf of Employment Services of Weld County(Employment Services) Revised 5/29/02 C. The Weld County Work Force Development Board, an advisory committee to the Board of Weld County Commissioners, as the Board of Social Services, and Human Services. 6.012.2 Joint Functions of the Department and the Employment Services A. Develop, plan, and amend the Department's Operations Manual as it relates to the Colorado Works in Weld County Program. B. Develop,plan, and amend procedures, guidelines,principles, and policies for program operations to be approved by the Board of Social Services. C. Provide case management services for Colorado Works in Weld County participants as described in the Department's Operations Manual procedures, as amended. D. Prepare and provide client tracking and the monitoring of participant,program, goals, and program outcomes to assure that the Department meets the intent of the law and the Department is using resources for the maximum benefit of the client. E. Participate in the dispute resolution conferences with participants. F. Meet the monthly average participation rates as described in the Department's Operations Manual, as amended. G. Provide a public record of the resources devoted, activities undertaken, and performance achieved for the benefit of the Board of Weld County Commissioners, funding sources,the Weld County Private Industry Council, local citizenry, and taxpayers. 6.012.3 Functions of the Department A. Provide overall program administration of the Colorado Works in Weld County Program, as outlined in Public Law 100-485 and 9CCR 2503-1, Section 3.630. B. Implemrt actions involving Colorado Works in Weld County recipients, including: Colorado Works in Weld County and Child Care Policies and Procedures 1. Determination of Colorado Works in Weld County eligibility 2. Determination of exemption status 3. Determination and application of sanctions 4. Providing notices of action affecting eligibility and payment 5. Providing dispute resolution conferences and final agency action C. Initially assess through Social Services case managers, supportive service needs and provide child care for those Colorado Works in Weld County participants who need such services to participate in the Colorado Works in Weld County Program. Coordinate with Employment Services to provide supportive services as needed in order to remain in Colorado Works in Weld County Program and remain in compliance with State regulations. D. Refer Colorado Works in Weld County applicants and recipients to Employment Services for employability assessment; assignments of works activity participation; and ongoing Colorado Works in Weld County component participation. E. Participate in joint planning,program development,monitoring and implementation of Colorado Works in Weld County, Employment First, and other related employment and training programs for Colorado Works in Weld County applicants and recipients with Employment Services. F. Provide training to Employment Services in the operation of Colorado Works in Weld County and related activities through the Colorado Department of Human Services and other appropriate training sources, as applicable. G. The Department shall establish billing procedures and reimburse Employment Services for actual,reasonable, and necessary expenses incurred in providing services pursuant to Section 6.012.6. H. Provide the initial information and orientation materials for Colorado Works in Weld County participants as prescribed through 9CCR 2503-1, Section 3.634.13. 6.012.4 Functions of Employment Services A. Prepare employability assessment of Colorado Works in Weld County applicants and recipients including participation barriers for purposes of the individual responsibility contract and assignment to Colorado Works in Weld County work activities. B. Develop,monitor, and direct mandatory and optional work activities as described in 9CCR 2503-1, Sections 3.600, and the Weld County Department of Social Services Operations Manual. C. Complete all necessary client, employer,or work site agreements and related paperwork for Colorado Works in Weld County work activities. D. Determine the time and dates for scheduling employability assessment so the Department may refer Colorado Works in Weld County applicants and recipients to Employment Services. Colorado Works in Weld County and Child Care Policies and Procedures E. Assess and recommend additional supportive services for Colorado Works in Weld County participants to continue in Colorado Works in Weld County activities or employment. Notify Department case managers of supportive service referrals. F. Approve work activities based on the aptitude, skills, and background of the client, and labor market demand. Amend the Individual Responsibility Contract with the client. G. Determine if the Colorado Works in Weld County participant is satisfactorily progressing in work activities through progress described in the Basic Work Skills Development Report, adherence to time and attendance policies, and other policies and procedures of the Colorado Works in Weld County Program. H. Provide an itemized statement of expenditure and request for payment of any services provided to a Colorado Works in Weld County participant. This itemized statement would include,but not limited to, any expense incurred for the Employment Services learning laboratory, Mini-Bus transportation, and testing. This itemized statement must be submitted by the 15th of the following month that the service was provided to the Department. The client information on the itemized statement must include cost, COIN State ID, and COIN household number. I. Provide proper invoices and verification of serviced performed by Employment Services for costs incurred in the performance of Employment Services as described in Section 6.012.6. 6.012.5 Participant Flow Chart The participant flow chart is described in Exhibit F. 6.012.6 Reimbursement Transfer Revised 7/1/98 Revised 9/99 The Department will remit to Employment Services an amount not to exceed $319,188 for Revised 10/00 services provided from July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003. Employment Services will Revised 9/01 bill the Department for services provided as described in Section 6.012.4 of the Revised 5/02 Department's Operation Manual and will not seek additional reimbursement for these same services directly from the Colorado Department of Human Services. The $319,188 is calculated as follows: Budget Item Budget Amount A. Staff: Salary Fringe 1. .1 FTE Director ofDHS $11,201.00 $3,360.00 2. .2 FTE Director of Employment Services 10,848.00 3,254.00 3. .5 FTE Program Coordinator 21,727.00 6,518.00 4. 1.5 FTE Registration 46,538.00 13,961.00 5. 1.75 FTE IRC Skill Development and Assessment interpretation 60,751.00 18,225.00 6. 1. FTE Employer Relations 27,345.00 8,203.00 Colorado Works in Weld County and Child Care Policies and Procedures 7. .5 Fiscal (tracking,reporting, and accounting functions) 27,121.00 8,136.00 Subtotal $205,531.00 61,657.00 Combined Subtotal $267,188.00 B. Overhead: (included operating,travel, overhead, and all costs associated with staff administration) $52,000.00 C. Total $319,188.00 6.012.7 Computer Equipment and Software Added 5/29/02 Computer and related equipment and software purchased from Colorado Works funding through the Department will remain the property of the Department. The Weld County Division of Human Services will follow all County and Department policies regarding the use, maintenance, and inventory of such equipment and software. Hello