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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20022527 RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION AND MODIFICATION REQUEST FOR WAGNER PEYSER ADJUSTMENT FUNDS AND WAGNER PEYSER 10% SPECIAL NEEDS GROUPS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN 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 an Expenditure Authorization and Modification Request for Wagner Peyser Adjustment Funds and Wagner Peyser 10% Special Needs Groups from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, to the Colorado Department of Labor, commencing July 1, 2002„ and ending June 30, 2003, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said expenditure authorization, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said Expenditure Authorization Modification Request, 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, that the Expenditure Authorization and Modification Request for Wagner Peyser Adjustment Funds and Wagner Peyser 10% Special Needs Groups from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, to the Colorado Department of Labor be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said Expenditure Authorization Modification Request. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 16th day of September, A.D., 2002. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WEL COUNTY, ¢OLO O ATTEST: ge, /,��' /t t\ Gle aad, Chair Weld County Clerk to 1561 I19=� 1 David . ng, Pro-Tem V Deputy Clerk to the1 l �� ��✓i . J. Gei e AP D AS TO )/J William H. Jerke County Attarne/y EXCUSED Date of signature: �- Robert D. Masden 2002-2527 t. NS' HR0073 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA) MODIFICATION Signature Page WORKFORCE REGION Name: Employment Services of Weld County Address: P.O. Box 1805 City/State/Zip: Greeley, CO 80632 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (MODIFICATION)SUMMARY This Expenditure Authorization Modification covers the following Funding Sources(specific details for each Funding Source are Attached): Program Year: PY 02 Funding Source: Wagner Peyser Adjustment Funds#2$41,286.78 Program Year: PY 02 Funding Source: Wagner Peyser 10%Special Needs Groups$40,000.00 Program Year: PY Funding Source: Program Year: PY Funding Source: Program Year: PY Funding Source: Program Year: PY Funding Source: This Expenditure Authorization has been reviewed and approved by the following parties and will be incorporated into the Employment and Training Programs Grant Agreement as an attachment. This signature page,when duly signed, authorizes the granting of funds by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment for the program/project identified herein. The EA commitment document is not valid until it has been approved by the State Controller or designee. By: a, (�/./�A 9//blot By: W( 1O aZ. Glenn Vaad, Gnaw Date Jef e M ells Date Weld County Workforce Development Board pu y xecutive Director, CDLE B LLPGLLl /! /& C� . t By: L cille Mantelli,Chair Date Date Weld County Workforce Development Board Title: By: <j_Cam,`� B te' y: Li a L. Perez, Director Date Date Employment Services of Wed r County Title: APPROVALS DIVISION OF FINANCE AND PROCURE ART //� BA HART '6 — State Controller Designee boa-25D7 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA) • MODIFICATION REQUEST Modification# 1 Date of Submittal: September 5, 2002 Workforce Region: Employment Services of Weld County Address: P.O. Box 1805 City/State/Zip: Greeley, CO 80632 Phone: (970)353-3800 ext. 3363 Program/Project Coordinator Linda Perez PROGRAM/PROJECT INFORMATION Reference Code : Name: Wanner Pevser VAX#: 494 Funding Source, Year, and Original Amount of funds: Wagner-Pevser Funds (Base) $423,000.94 Original Period of Performance: From: July 1,2002 To: June 30, 2003 Revised Amount of Funds: (Adding Wagner Pevser Adjustment#2 of$41,286.78)$464,287.72 Period of Performance: From: July 1, 2002 To: June 30, 2003 1. MODIFICATION(S) REQUESTED (Narrative): Employment Services of Weld County is requesting this modification to include the Wagner Peyser Adjustment Funding of$41,286.73 into the Wagner Peyser Base Funding to provide basic labor exchange services to employers and job seekers in the Weld County Workforce Center Region. II. REVISED GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, OUTCOMES, ETC. N/A III.. RATIONALE FOR MODIFICATION(S): Employment Services of Weld County will utilize the $41,286.78 of Wagner Peyser Adjustment Funds for Wagner Peyser related activities in the Weld County Workforce Center. Funds will be used to provide basic labor exchange services to employers and job seekers in the Weld County Workforce Center Region. IV. BUDGET INFORMATION SUMMARY(BIS) AND PLANNED PARTICIPANT AND TERMINATION SUMMARY: The Budget Information Summary is included as Attachment 1. r - • Attachment 1 EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS BUDGET INFORMATION SUMMARIES (BIS) Wagner Peyser Supplemental Funds Original ❑ Modification Date of Submittal: September 5,2002 Workforce Region:Employment Services of Weld County Reference Code: Program/Project Name:Wagner Peyser Program VAX#:494 Funding Source and Year of Funds:Wagner-Pevser Adjustment Funds#2 Original Allocation: $423,000.94 Current Budget: $41,286.78 Current Period of Performance: From:July 1,2002 To: June 30,2003 Revised Period of Performance: From:July 1,2002 To: June 30,2003 Revised Budget: $464,287.72 Cost Category Current Changes Revised % of Budget In (+)/Out(-) Budget Budget Operational $423,000.94 $41,286.78 $464,287.72 100% TOTAL $423,000.94 $41,286.78 $464,287.72 100% EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA) REQUEST Date of Submittal: September 5,2002 Workforce Region: Employment Services of Weld County Address: P.O. Box 1805 City/State/Zip: Greeley, CO 80632 Phone: (970) 353.3800 ext. 3363 Program/Project Coordinator Linda L. Perez PROGRAM/PROJECT INFORMATION Reference Code : Name: Triage Targeted Population Program VAX#: Funding Source, Year, and Amount of funds: PY 02 Wagner Pevser 10%Special Needs Groups$40,000.00 Period of Performance: From: September 1,2002 To: June 30,2003 I. SCOPE OF WORK: A. Purpose and Goal The purpose of the Triage Targeted Populations (TTP) Program is to provide enhanced and focused basic labor exchange and intensive services to individuals with disabilities, offenders and non-English speaking clients seeking assistance through Employment Services of Weld County's Workforce Center. The system, while providing services to the universal population, does not allow more one-on- one intensive staff assistance to individuals with special needs. The Program will allow a staff person to take the time necessary to assist these special populations fully understand and utilize the core and intensive services offered under the Wagner-Peyser basic labor exchange, as well as access partner programs as appropriate. Recruitment will be conducted using the triage approach and other alternative methods. A bi-lingual specialist will provide in-depth services to the identified targeted populations. Individuals will be provided one-on-one services more intensive than those provided through the Wagner-Peyser basic labor exchange. Individuals who are not job ready and require more in-depth assistance in accessing services will be the highest level of priority for the Program. Individuals at this level will be provided one-on-one assistance in accessing the services provided in the resource room and using the available technology. They will be provided intensive services which may include assistance with resume preparation, preparatory ESL, if not available from other resources, individual counseling and job development based upon the individual's capabilities and limitations, intensive follow-up services which will assist the individual in obtaining and retaining employment and in-depth coordination with other community agencies to assist them in accessing needed services. Individuals who require additional assistance after receiving intensive services through the Program will be referred to partner agency programs including the Workforce Investment Act(WIA) or other programs operated by partner agencies. This assistance will include scheduling appointments and acquiring necessary documentation required by training programs or outside agencies. B. Services to be Provided Recruitment will continue to be conducted through the established triage approach. The reception desk will also conduct screening for the Triage Targeted Populations Program to ensure all potential eligible individuals are informed of these services. By incorporating reception staff in the screening process, we increase the number of individuals referred to the TTP program, particularly the disabled population. Efforts will focus on reaching more disabled individuals in need of more intensive services. Staff will emphasis efforts to identify and utilize new resources in the community i.e., Colorado Navigator, other support service agencies, to enhance services to the disabled. The marketing of the program will include flyers, brochures and phone calling scripts. Staff will also strive to increase the number of ex- offenders to be served. Because of their limited employment experience, programs like WIA will be targeted for training services. There is a need to continue support for intensive and structured services for resume development, ESL support courses, or more intensive assessments. With the addition of these intensive services we hope to continue making a major impact in the 'entered employment' rate. Individuals who are new to the labor force or have been out of the labor market for a significant length of time will benefit from occupational interest inventories which explore interest and abilities for a number of occupations. TTP participants will benefit from this service by expanding their job possibilities. C. Projected Number of Participants to be Served The following table outlines the number of individuals in the targeted populations. It is anticipated that between 40 to 50% of Wagner Peyser's disabled, offenders and monolingual-Spanish population would benefit from services provided by the Triage Targeted Population Program. Special Target Groups Customers Served by Projected TTP TTP for PY 2001 Customers for PY 2002 Offenders 238 250 Individuals with a Disability 217 300 Monolingual Individuals 648 550 Sources: Offenders- Jols 10--01-01 to 8-09-02 Individuals with a Disability- Jols 10--01-01 to 8-09-02 Monolingual Individuals- AW Search Mono*&Characteristic Report 10-01-01 to 8-09-02 D. Expected Outcomes 1. It is anticipated that the Triage Targeted Populations Program will assist identified individuals in obtaining employment earlier and/or access partner programs more rapidly. Staff will strive to achieve an Entered Employment goal of 26% 2. It is anticipated that 20 individuals will be enrolled in a structured resume writing course which will impact the program Entered Employment goals 3. Preparatory ESL courses through the Educational Lab for 40 individuals 4. TABE Assessment through the Educational Lab for 20 individuals 5. Occupational inventories for 20 individuals 6. An on site partner agency, Community Service Block Grant has agreed to provide supportive service assistance in the form of gas vouchers, bus passes and other employment support services. E. Coordination with other One-Stop Partners The Memorandums of Understanding with the required One-Stop Partners address the services to be provided by the One-Stop partners and how these services will be coordinated and made available through the One-Stop system. In general, the partners have agreed to provide brochures on their services which will be made available at each access point, cross train staff to help customers access appropriate services, and coordinate employer relations efforts as appropriate. Partner organizations have agreed to have staff on site at the One-Stop for a period of time each week. Customers will be able to obtain information and access partner programs during these times. The contract with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment addresses the implementation of the programs authorized under the Wagner-Peyser Act. This addresses the coordination between the Trade Adjustment Assistance Act and the National transitional adjustment assistance activities. Also addressed in the contract is coordination with activities authorized under Chapter 41 of Title 38 U.S.C. and the programs authorized under the State Unemployment Insurance programs. F. Other Financial Resources to Support Program The following programs and funding streams will help support the delivery of services through the Weld County One-Stop system: A Community Service Block grant will provide for books/calculators, GED test fees, bus passes, gas vouchers, uniforms, drivers licenses or state identification cards and other employment related expenses. G. Subcontracting Arrangements Not applicable. Weld County does not subcontract services. II. BUDGET INFORMATION SUMMARY(BIS)AND NARRATIVE: The Budget Information Summary is included as Attachment 1. Personnel Costs- ($ 37,000.00) TTP Staff Specialist- .90 FTE plus fringe benefits ($ 31,994.00), funds will provide individuals with program orientation and enrollment, case management,job seeking skills development,job development, facilitate enrollment to the learning lab, identify community resources and referrals to CBO's as need. Fiscal Support- .03 FTE ($ 1041.00), funds will provide processing of learning lab costs, gas vouchers, and other program expenditures. Supervisory Support- .09 FTE .($4,965.00),fund will provide for program management, report development, program analysis, and staff supervision. Operating Costs- ($ 3,000.00) The Education Learning lab will provide assessment testing by utilizing the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)to measure reading, math and language levels. Additional assessments that may be used include; the Abilities and Possibilities interest inventory which identifies interests and aptitudes for occupational areas; Invest Destinations learning program and other dial programs which enhance an individual's reading, math and language skills; Resume preparation course that will provide a comprehensive and professional resume. Attachment 1 EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS BUDGET INFORMATION SUMMARIES (BIS) Wagner Peyser 10% Special Needs Groups Funds Original s Modification ❑ Date of Submittal: September 5,2002 Workforce Region: Employment Services of Weld County Reference Code: Program/Project Name: Triage Targeted Population Program VAX#: Funding Source and Year of Funds: PY02 Wagner Peyser 10%Special Needs Groups Funds Current Budget: $40,000.00 Original Allocation: $40,000.00 Current Period of Performance: From: September 1, 2002 To: June 30,2003 Revised Period of Performance: From: To: Revised Budget: $40,000.00 Cost Category Current Changes Revised % of Budget In (+)/Out(-) Budget Budget Salaries $37,000.00 $37,000.00 92.5% Services $3, 000.00 $3,000.00 7.5% TOTAL $40,000.00 $40,000.00 100% MEMORANDUM L Jsa „ Kit a DATE: September 5, 2002 • W �ITO: Glenn Vaad, Board of Country Commissioners \`')/a C� FROM: Walt Speckman, Human Services COLORADO SUBJECT: Expenditure Authorization and Modification Enclosed for Board approval are: An Expenditure Authorization Modification requesting funds from the Colorado Department of Labor for Wagner Peyser Adjustment funds in the amount of $41,286.78. These additional Wagner-Peyser funds will be used to provide basic labor exchange services to employers and job seekers in Weld County.; and An Expenditure Authorization requesting funds from the Colorado Department of Labor for Wagner Peyser 10% Special Needs Groups Funds in the amount of $40,000.00 to provide enhanced and focused basic labor exchange and intensive services to individuals with disabilities, offenders and non-English speaking clients seeking assistance. If you have any questions, please feel free to telephone me at 353-3800 ext. 3317. 2002-2527 Hello