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Home My WebLink About20033209 RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT OLDER WORKER PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - ROCKY MOUNTAIN SER 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 Memorandum of Understanding for the Workforce Investment Act Older Worker Program 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,and Rocky Mountain SER,with terms and conditions being as stated in said Memorandum of Understanding, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said Memorandum of Understanding, 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 Memorandum of Understanding for Workforce Investment Act Older Worker Program 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, and Rocky Mountain SER be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is,authorized to sign said Memorandum of Understanding. The above and foregoing Resolution was,on motion duly made and seconded,adopted by the following vote on the 24th day of November, A.D., 2003. RD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CO TY "CO RADO ATTEST: ((, David E. Long, Chair Weld County Clerk to t ' r 4 EXCUSED (((�� y' �`. „Atk Robert D. den, Pro-Tem Deputy Clerk to the Boa JI- M. J. Geile APP D AS T • William H. Jerke J ount ttor a EXCUSED / Glenn Vaad Date of signature: //( 2003-3209 HR0074 go: /IS i/03 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Between Weld County Workforce Development Board, Employment Services of Weld County, and the Rocky Mountain SER THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) made and entered into this day of October, 2003,by and between the Board of Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, on behalf of the Weld County Division of Human Services, Employment Services of Weld County, (Employment Services), Weld County Workforce Development Board (Workforce Development Board), and Rocky Mountain SER. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 provides the framework for workforce investment activities through statewide and local workforce investment systems which increase the employment, retention, occupational skill attainment, and earnings of participants and, as a result, improves the quality of the workforce, reduces welfare dependency, and enhances the productivity and competitiveness of the nation; and WHEREAS, the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, designates required partnerships in the local workforce development regions and promotes coordinated partnerships and memorandums of understandings between the partners in delivering workforce development activities, and WHEREAS, Rocky Mountain SER receives funds and delivers programs, services, and activities authorized under Title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3056 et seq.), and WHEREAS, the Workforce Development Board, in conjunction with the Weld County Board of Commissioners conducts oversight with respect to the local programs and activities of the one-stop delivery system through Employment Services, and NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the parties agree as follows. I. Purpose: The purpose of this MOU is to establish an agreement between the mentioned entities concerning respective roles and responsibilities for implementation of the provisions of Section 121©)(2) of Title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. Additionally, this agreement is to coordinate resources to prevent duplication and ensure the effective and efficient delivery of workforce development services in Weld County. This agreement also establishes joint processes and procedures which will enable partners to integrate the current service delivery system, resulting in a seamless and comprehensive array of education, human service,job training and other workforce development services to Weld County residents. -1- Parties to this document shall coordinate and perform the activities and services described herein within the scope of legislative requirements governing the parties respective programs, services and agency requirements. Parties to this document also agree to the responsibilities, obligations, and accomplishment of the performance standards described in Sections III and IV. II. Term: This MOU becomes effective upon signature of the parties and shall be reviewed annually to determine continuance or need for modification. Any party who wishes to rescind this MOU must provide written notice stating their intent to the other parties at least thirty(30) days prior to the desired end date of the MOU. III. Description of Roles and Responsibilities A. Joint Responsibilities 1) Coordinate the scheduling of shared clients. 2) Cross train staff to increase high quality services, referrals and access to programs. 3) Jointly case manage customers enrolled in programs under Employment Services and share, as appropriate, assessment results. 4) Provide informational brochures to customers at each partners main location. 5) Coordinate job development and employer relations activities. 6) Review options for coordinating intake forms and data requirements. 7) Explore opportunities for coordination and submission of grants or other funding opportunities to enhance or strengthen employment opportunities for older workers. 8) Evaluate and track referrals, co-enrollments, and results of out-stationed staff on a monthly basis. 9) Changes in schedules or processes may be jointly agreed upon by the Rocky Mountain SER Senior Field Representative and the Director of Employment Services. -2- B. Employment Services Individual Responsibilities 1) Provide opportunities for cross training of staff including, but not limited to: • Use of the One Stop Resources • Outreach and recruitment activities associated with the Workforce Investment Act Program for adults, dislocated workers and youth; employment and training available under the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Program; Employment First Food Stamp Program; Juvenile Crime Intervention and Prevention Program; and the Weld County AmeriCorps Program. • For customers co-enrolled in partner programs,provide the following: • orientation to the programs • intake and eligibility • basic assessment, • career planning • case management • coordinated job search activities • coordinated job development and job placement • follow-up as required by funding sources 2. Provide space for the parties' program representative to be on site daily to promote and make their services available. 3. Maintain a web site that provides on-line information regarding services that are available at Employment Services. C. Rocky Mountain SER Individual Responsibility 1. Train Employment Services staff in the role and mission, goals and philosophy of the agency. 2. Provide program specific assessments for customers, and share the information as appropriate and in accordance with federal and state privacy regulations with Employment Services shared customers. 3. Schedule a program representative on site daily at Employment Services of Weld County, the One Stop Center. The Program Representative will provide services to its current or potential customers. 4. Provide opportunities for Employment Services staff to attend Rocky Mountain SER training to promote services available at the one stop. -3- IV. Performance The partners jointly agree to the following performance standards for the workforce development system: Deliver high quality services through the workforce system wherever customers access services. • Sharing results of customer satisfaction surveys • Sharing performance expectations by funding sources and the performance outcomes • It is the intent of each partner to support continuous improvement for program delivery. V. Funding of the Services and Operating Costs of the System A. Employment Services: The following resources will be made available to service the customers in the one stop system: • Wagner-Peyser: Basic Labor Exchange for employers and job seekers • Workforce Investment Act: Adult, youth, dislocated workers • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: welfare clients • Employment First Food Stamp Program: food stamp clients • AmeriCorps: • Crime Intervention and Prevention Program:juveniles involved in the legal system • Welfare to Work: Working TANF clients B. Rocky Mountain SER: The following resources will be made available to serve older workers through the one stop center in Weld County. • To support the operations of the one stop center system, a program representative will be out-stationed at Employment Services daily. The program representative will provide on site services to current or potential customers. • Rocky Mountain SER funded professional training will be made available to Employment Services Staff. -4- VI. Modifications: Any modifications to this MOU, it's objectives or specific duties of the parties, must be agreed to in writing and signed by all parties VII. Severability: If any term or condition of this MOU shall be held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, this MOU shall be construed and enforced without such provision to the extent that this MOU is then capable of execution within the original intent of the parties hereto. VIII. No Third Party Beneficiary Enforcement: It is expressly understood and agreed that the enforcement of the terms and conditions of this MOU, and all rights of action relating to such enforcement, shall be strictly reserved to the undersigned parties and nothing contained in the MOU shall give or allow any claim or right of action whatsoever by any other person not included in this MOU. It is the express intention of the undersigned parties that any entity other than the undersigned parties receiving services or benefits under this MOU shall be an incidental beneficiary only. IX. Entire MOU: The parties hereby agree that neither has made or authorized any MOU with respect to the subject matter of this instrument other than expressly set forth herein, and no oral representation, promise, or consideration different from the terms herein contained shall be binding on either party, or its agents or employees, hereto. This MOU embodies all MOU's between the parties hereto and there are no promises, terms, conditions, or obligations referring to the subject matter whereof than as contained herein. X. No Waiver of Immunity: No portion of this MOU shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any immunities the parties or their officers or employees may possess, nor shall any portion of this MOU be deemed to have related a duty of care which did not previously exist with respect to any person not party to this MOU. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that no part of this MOU is intended to circumvent or replace such immunities. Liability: This MOU does not constitute a"partnership"to the extent that term in anyway encompasses joint liability. Each party to the MOU is responsible for its own employees, representatives, agents and subcontractors, and indemnifies and holds harmless every other party for any and all damages caused by the negligent acts or omissions of its employees, representatives, agents and subcontractor committed in the course and scope of duties performed hereunder. XI Non-Appropriation: None of the parties hereto shall be required to expend its public funds for any of the undertakings set forth herein without the express prior approval of its governing body or director. Any financial obligations of the parties resulting from the promises, covenants and/or terms set forth therein shall be subject to annual appropriations as provided by law. -5- IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed the MOU as of this day, month, and year first above writ \; ATTEST BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF L) UNTY, COLORADO Deputy Clerk to the ‘rU ,e^� David E. Long, Chair (11/24/2003) ATTEST ROCKY MOUNT IN ER 04 Charles Tafoy xecutive Director WELD COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD Ron Wildeman, Chair ,21OO 3-3,-.2,)9 MEMORANDUM DATE: November 20, 2003 win TO: David E. Long, Chair Board of Weld County Commissioners COLORADO FROM: Walt Speckman, Executive Director of Human Services SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding Under the Workforce Investment Act Enclosed for Board approval and signature is the Memorandum of Understanding between Rocky Mountain SER Older Worker Program and the Weld County Board of Commissioners on behalf of the Weld County Division of Human Services, Employment Services of Weld County and the Weld County Workforce Development Board. This Memorandum is required under the Workforce Investment Act. This is an agreement to coordinate with Rocky Mountain SER's Older Worker Program to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of workforce development services in Weld County. If you have any questions please telephone at 353-3800, extension 3317. 2003-3209 Hello