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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20043157.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION REQUEST FOR WAGNER PEYSER PY04 UI RE-EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 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 Request for Wagner Peyser PY04 UI Re-Employment Services between 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, Employment Services of Weld County, commencing October 1, 2004, and ending June 30, 2006, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said expenditure authorization request, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said expenditure authorization 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 Request for Wagner Peyser PY04 UI Re-Employment Services between 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, Employment Services of Weld County, 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 request. The above and foregoing Resolution was,on motion duly made and seconded,adopted by the following vote on the 1st day of November, A.D., 2004, nunc pro tunc October 1, 2004. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 4EL • /�n WEIV COUNTY,it ��f�R DO /�//(///1,44 Robert D. Masden, Chair 1861 t n Clerk to the Board Orr.Th Ws -, • William H. rke, Pro-Tem puty Clerk to the Board M. . ile APP D AS TO F :.;, David Long minty A rney Glenn Vaad Date of signature: 2004-3157 MEMORANDUM DATE: October 27, 2004 VC' Robert D. Masden, Chairman TO: Board of Weld County Commissioners COLORADO FROM: Walt Speckman, Executive Director W U Division of Human Services SUBJECT: Wagner/Peyser PY04 UI Re-Employment Services Enclosed for Board approval is an Expenditure Authorization requesting funds allocated to Employment Services of Weld County by the Colorado Department of Labor UI Re- employment Services Program for the purpose of providing intensive services to Unemployment Insurance Claimants. The Expenditure Authorization requests$24,667.00 to provide UI claimants job readiness services to accelerate their rapid return to the labor force. The period of performance is October 1, 2004 through June 30, 2006. If you have any questions, please feel free to telephone me at 353-3800, extension 3317. EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION(EA) Signature Page Workforce Region: WELD COUNTY Address: 1551 N. 17 Avenue/P.O. Box 1805 City/State/Zip Greeley, Colorado 80632 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION SUMMARY This Expenditure Authorization(EA)covers the following Funding Streams: Program Year: 04 Funding Stream: UI Reemployment Services $ 2 4,667.00 Program Year: Funding Stream: $ Program Year: Funding Stream: $ This Expenditure Authorization has been reviewed and approved by the following parties and will be incorporated into the Workforce Development 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. B � By: Robert D. Masden Date NOV 0 1 2y Je re % M. e Is Date Chair, Board of County Commissioners`/ E ecutive Director, CDLE By: i/�Z / utd-�- /� �� 7 By: Ron Wildeman Date Date Weld County Workforce Board, Chair Title: By �,,,eL c/D /O J 'Iy By: coda L. Perez, Director/ Date Date Employment Services of Weld County Title: Workforce Center, Director ALL CONTRACTS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE STATE CONTROLLER CRS 24-30-202 requires that the State Controller approve all state contracts. This contract is not valid until the State Controller, or such assistant as he may delegate, has signed it. The contractor is not authorized to begin performance until the contract is signed and dated below. If performance begins prior to the date below, the State of Colorado may not be obligated to pay for the goods and/or services provided. STATE CONTROLLER: Leslie e elt By U Date Page 1 of 5 1 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION(EA) Request Page If applicable,Date of Modification Workforce Region: Weld County Program/Project Coordinator: Dora E.Lara Phone Number: 970 353-3800 PROGRAM/PROJECT INFORMATION Unemployment Insurance Re-Employment Services Funding Stream,Year, and Original Amount of funds: Services PY 2004 24,667.00 Revised Amount of Funds: Original Period of Performance: From: October 1,2004 To: June 30,2006 Revised Period of Performance: From: To: I. BUDGET INFORMATION and NARRATIVE: Employment Services of Weld County will use the award of$ 24,677.00 for the activities that support the administration and service delivery of this project. This will include staff salaries, operation cost, marketing materials and participant correspondence costs. BUDGET INFORMATION SUMMARY TABLES (BISTs) Original Allocation: $24,667.00 To Administration Pool: Current Program Budget: $000000.00 Vax# 843 Transfer In(+): $00.000 From Fund Year and Name: Transfer Out(-): ($00.00) To Fund Year and Name: Revised Program Budget: $24,667.00 Cost Category Current Budget Transfer In/Out(+/-) Revised Budget PY04 UI RE Employment Program $24,667.00 $24,667.00 Total Program $24,667.00 $24,667.00 Page 2 of 5 H. SCOPE OF WORK: a. Purpose and Goal The purpose of the Return Unemployment Insurance to Work (RUITE) Program is to provide focused labor exchange and intensive marketing skills' services to Unemployment Insurance claimants. UI participants seeking assistance through Weld County's Workforce Center (Employment Services of Weld County)will be provided job readiness services to that will accelerate their rapid return to the labor force. The program will focus on Unemployment Insurance claimants who are not enrolled in WIA or other subsidized programs. Staff will be provided the additional time and resources necessary to assist this population in receiving core and intensive services offered through typical subsidized programs. b. Services to be Provided Recruitment will be conducted through two approaches. A triage approach at the time of the initial Wagner Peyser interview to provide basic program information and targeting of individuals registered 4-8 weeks after initial registration. The recruitment process will incorporate the flexibility of developing alternate recruitment approaches as needed. The reception desk and line staff will conduct screening to ensure all potential participants are informed of these services. By incorporating RUITE information as part of the screening process, we increase the number of individuals referred to the program. Various marketing strategies, i.e., pamphlets, brochures and computer technology will be used to market the program to Unemployment Insurance claimants. Staff will develop a short-term employment plan for each claimant which identifies employment goals and direction for re-entry into the labor market. Identification of supportive service needs will be included in the employment plan. Workforce specialists will provide in-depth services to the identified targeted population. Participants will be provided one-on-one services more intensive than those provided through the Wagner-Peyser basic labor exchange. Job readiness needs assessments will provide in-depth assistance in identifying the services through WFC and within the community. Job readiness services will consist of a combination of one-on-one assistance and group sessions to access services provided in the resource room by using the available technology. Intensive services provided will include assistance with marketing skills courses, resume preparation, skills testing, individual counseling and job development and job referrals based upon each participant's work skills and abilities, and utilizing labor market information to determine transferable skills' assessment. The utilization of the Resource Room environment will allow individuals to receive instruction on use of the Internet and other computer technology that will enhance their job searching skills. Intensive follow-up services, which include continued promotion of WFC services, will assist the participants in obtaining and retaining employment. Staff will focus on developing in-depth coordination with other community agencies to assist individuals in accessing needed services. Page 3 of 5 c. Projected Number of Participants to be Served It is the program's intent to provide services and achieve outcomes at the levels outlined below: PLANNED SERVICES TO THE UNEMPLOYED PROJECTED QUARTERLY ENROLLMENTS CUMUALTIVE Claimants to be Served 300 75 Marketing Skills Courses 100 25 Networking 50 13 Computer Technology Assistance 100 25 Clerical Skills Testing 20 5 Follow-Up Services 300 75 Other Staff Assisted Services 40 10 Job Development 100 25 d. Expected Outcomes It is anticipated that the program will assist identified individuals in obtaining employment earlier and/or access partner programs more rapidly. Outcomes are based on projected number of enrollments. Terminations/exiters may impact projected placement and employment rate adversely if Termination goals are not achieved. The outline below reflects projected outcomes for the program: PROJECTED OUTCOMES YEARLY QUARTERLY OUTCOMES CUMULATIVE Number of Terminations 200 8 Number of WFC Job Placements 30 8 WFC Job Placement Rate 10% - Number of Entered Employment 60 15 Entered Employment Rate 20% - Page 4 of 5 e. Coordination with other One-Stop Partners Individuals who require additional assistance after receiving services through the Program will be referred to partner agency programs including the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) or other programs operated by partner agencies. 1. Other Financial Resources Supporting the Program A Community Service Block grant will provide for bus passes, gas vouchers, uniforms, drivers licenses or state identification cards and other employment related expenses for individuals obtaining full time employment and reporting it to the RUITE program. Support will not exceed $50.00 per participant. g. Subcontracting Arrangements Not Applicable. Weld County does not subcontract services. III. MODIFICATION(S) REQUESTED and RATIONALE FOR MODIFICATION: Not Applicable IV. REVISED GOALS,OBJECTIVES,and OUTCOMES: Not Applicable V. REVISED PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY: Not Applicable Page 5 of 5 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY RETURN UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE TO EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (RUITE) A. PROGRAM NARRATIVE AND PROJECT DESIGN REVISION, effective October 1,2004: 1. Purpose The purpose of the Return Unemployment Insurance to Work(RUITE) Program is to provide focused labor exchange and intensive marketing skills' services to Unemployment Insurance claimants. UI participants seeking assistance through Weld County's Workforce Center (Employment Services of Weld County)will be provided job readiness services to that will accelerate their rapid return to the labor force. The program will focus on Unemployment Insurance claimants who are not enrolled in WIA or other subsidized programs. Staff will be provided the additional time and resources necessary to assist this population in receiving core and intensive services offered through typical subsidized programs. 2. Recruitment Recruitment will be conducted through two approaches.A triage approach at the time of the initial Wagner Peyser interview to provide basic program information and targeting of individuals registered 4-8 weeks after initial registration. The recruitment process will incorporate the flexibility of developing alternate recruitment approaches as needed. The reception desk and line staff will conduct screening to ensure all potential participants are informed of these services. By incorporating RUITE information as part of the screening process, we increase the number of individuals referred to the program. Various marketing strategies, i.e., pamphlets, brochures and computer technology will be used to market the program to Unemployment Insurance claimants. 3. Intake Staff will develop a short-term employment plan for each claimant which identifies employment goals and direction for re entry into the labor market. Identification of supportive service needs will be included in the employment plan. 4. Services Workforce specialists will provide in-depth services to the identified targeted population. Participants will be provided one-on-one services more intensive than those provided through the Wagner-Peyser basic labor exchange. Job readiness needs assessments will provide in-depth assistance in identifying the services through WFC and within the community. Job readiness services will consist of a combination of one-on-one assistance and group sessions to access services provided in the resource room by using the available technology. Intensive services provided will include assistance with marketing skills courses, resume preparation, skills testing, individual counseling and job development and job referrals based upon each participant's work skills and abilities, and utilizing labor market information to determine transferable skills'assessment. The utilization of the Resource Room environment will allow individuals to receive instruction on use of the Internet and other computer technology that will enhance their job searching skills. Intensive follow-up services, which include Page 1 of 3 continued promotion of WFC services,will assist the participants in obtaining and retaining employment. Staff will focus on developing in-depth coordination with other community agencies to assist individuals in accessing needed services. B. PROJECT SERVICE GOALS AND OUTCOMES: It is the program's intent to provide services and achieve outcomes at the levels outlined below: PLANNED SERVICES TO THE UNEMPLOYED PROJECTED QUARTERLY ENROLLMENTS CUMUALTIVE Claimants to be Served 300 75 Marketing Skills Courses 100 25 Networking 50 13 Computer Technology Assistance 100 25 Clerical Skills Testing 20 5 Follow-Up Services 300 75 Staff Assisted Services 40 10 Job Development 100 25 It is anticipated that the program will assist identified individuals in obtaining employment earlier and/or access partner programs more rapidly. Outcomes are based on projected number of enrollments. Terminations/exiters may impact projected placement and employment rate adversely if Termination goals are not achieved. The outline below reflects projected outcomes for the program: PROJECTED OUTCOMES YEARLY QUARTERLY OUTCOMES CUMULATIVE Number of Terminations 200 8 Number of WFC Job Placements 30 8 WFC Job Placement Rate 10% - Number of Entered Employment 60 15 Entered Employment Rate 20% - Page 2 of 3 C. BUDGET INFORMATION SUMMARY(BIS) AND NARRATIVE: 1. Personnel Costs- ($1 8,167.00) Staff Specialist- .20FTE plus fringe benefits ($ 18,167.00). Program funds will provide individuals with program orientation and enrollment, employment plan development, job seeking skills development,job development,job leads, networking services, computer- aided technology instruction, facilitate enrollment to the learning lab, and identify community resources and referrals to CBO's as needed, and follow-up services. 2. Operating Costs- ($ 3.500.00) The Education Learning lab will provide Clerical Skills Testing; Interest Inventory which identifies interests and aptitudes for occupational areas; Resume Preparation that will result in a comprehensive and professional resume and Marketing Skills which enhance a participant's ability to job search more effectively. 3. Marketing Material and Participant Correspondence- ($1,000.00) The development and printing of program brochures, labor market information handouts, workshop materials , and staff desk aides that support the program. The postage costs for mailing of correspondence associated with follow-up services including, notification of services,job fairs and other employment seeking information. 4. Administrative Support Costs - ($1,500.00) Funds will provide processing of learning lab costs and other program expenditures. Supervisory support for program management, report development, program analysis, and staff supervision. 5. Participant(if applicable)and Expenditure Goals: 10/1/04-12/31/04 01/01/05-3/31/05 04/01/05-06/30/05 07/01/05-09/30/05 TOTAL 1sT QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4T" QUARTER EXPENDITURES EXPENDITURES EXPENDITURES EXPENDITURES EXPENDITURES $24,667.00 $3,027.82 $5,046.39 $5,046.39 $5,046.39 Page 3 of 3 Hello