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Home My WebLink About20032403.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR WAGNER-PEYSER 10 PERCENT DISCRETIONARY FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 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 for Wagner-Peyser Ten Percent Discretionary Funds 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 the Colorado Department of Labor, commencing August 1, 2003, and ending June 30, 2004, 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, 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 for Wagner-Peyser Ten Percent Discretionary Funds 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 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. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 20th day of August, A.D., 2003. B RD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS W COU TY, COLORA O ATTEST: Melia4 vid E. Lo , Chair Weld County Clerk to the Bo-rd Robert . s n, Pro-Te the Board 1861 .1`�, . J. eile( 'r� ORM: j 7?'Ge- ;„ William H. Jerks ,(ait►. . ty o.. _ // Glerth Vaad Date of signature: 9'4'3' 2003-2403 HR0074 op ,. �2 Cam ,) EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA) Signature Page WORKFORCE REGION Name: Employment Services of Weld County Address: P.O. Box 1805 City/State/Zip: Greeley,CO 80632 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION SUMMARY This Expenditure Authorization covers the following Funding Sources (specific details for each Funding Source are Attached): Program Year: PY 03 Funding Source: Wagner-Peyser 10%Discretionary Funds Program Year: PY Funding Source: 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 Contro er . designee. AUG 2 0 2003 By: 1 r rl1 Davi r' . Long Date 'Jeff Wells Date Chair,^/Weld County Board of ommissioners Executive Director, CDLE By: (/W�'l Vaalltie, , By: Ron Wildeman,Chair Date Weld County Workforce Development Board Title: By. By: in L. Perez, Director Date E loyment Services of Weld C my Title: APPROVALS DIVISION OF FINANCE AND PROCUR ENT ARTHUR L. BARNHARTT By: i:'PI%i State Controller Designee LW/ 3 513 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA) REQUEST Date of Submittal: August 15, 2003 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#: 687 Funding Source, Year, and Amount of funds: PY 03 Wagner Pevser 10%Special Needs Groups Period of Performance: From: August 1,2003 To: June 30, 2004 I. SCOPE OF WORK: 1. 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 for additional one-on-one intensive staff assistance to individuals with special needs. The TTP program will allow a staff person the additional 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 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 on job development efforts and 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 disabled enrollees. Because of the target group's limited employment experience, programs like W IA will be targeted for training services. 2. Services to be Provided 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, basic skills preparatory assistance when 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. 3. 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. Target Groups Projected TTP Customers for PY 2003 Offenders 250 Individuals with a Disability 300 Monolingual Individuals 450 4. Expected Outcomes Demographic analysis of the program revealed several factors;40% consider themselves two parent households, 35% are single individuals, 72% are over 30 years of age. The gender make up is 67% Males and 33%females. Education levels for the program consisted of 64% below 11 grade and 36% having a high school diploma or post high education. In summary, 80% of the population served indicated that educational services are priority in order to obtain employment, however they require the educational services that are obtained quickly and allow them to move into a job as soon as possible. When marketing WIA programs, it was agreed that although the program has many advantages to self sufficiency, it can require a long term commitment that this group of clients cannot satisfy. Short term remediation would enhance this project greatly. There is a need to continue support for educational services considering that 64% of the total population served has an educational level of below 11'" grade. As a result of low education levels services to individuals who require intensive and structured services for resume development, ESL support courses, Basic Skills remediation, marketing skills courses and more intensive assessments, also need some GED support services. With the addition of educational support and other 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 and marketing skills classes which explore interest and abilities for a number of occupations. TTP participants will benefit from this service by expanding their job possibilities. • 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% • It is anticipated that 20 individuals will be enrolled in a structured resume writing course which will impact the program Entered Employment goals • Preparatory ESUGED courses through the Educational Lab for 40 individuals • TABE Assessment through the Educational Lab for 20 individuals • Occupational inventories for 10 individuals • 20 Fast Track Lab courses for various occupational fields. • Job Development for 5% of enrollees. 5. Coordination with other One-Stop Partners 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. 6. Other Finacial Resources Supporting the Program A Community Service Block grant will provide $3,500.00 for books/calculators, GED Test fees, bus passes, gas vouchers, uniforms, drivers licenses or state identification cards and other employment related expenses. The resources will enhance services to the program and make a positive impact on an individual's ability to obtain employment or achieve basic educational needs in order to become successful. 7. 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- ($38,000.00) TTP Staff Specialist- .90FTE plus fringe benefits ($ 31,494.00)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 ($ 1,5041.00)funds will provide processing of learning lab costs 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- ($7,000.00) The Education Learning Lab will provide assessment testing by utilizing the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)to measure reading, math and language levels for GED placement; Abilities and Possibilities interest inventory which identifies interests and aptitudes for occupational areas; Invest Destinations learning program and other Basic Skills Remedial programs which enhance an individual's reading, math and language skills; andResume 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 ® Modification o Workforce Region: Weld Program/Project Name: Triage Targeted Populations Vax# 687 Program Year of Funds: 2003 Original Allocation/Award: $45,000.00 Current Period of Performance: From: August 1,2003 To: June 30,2004 Revised Period of Performance: From: To: Cost Category Current Changes Revised °/0 of Budget In (+)/Out(-) Budget Budget Salaries $38,000.00 $38,000.00 84.0% Services $ 7, 000.00 $7,000.00 16.0% TOTAL $45,000.00 $45,000.00 100% MEMORANDUM DATE: August 15, 2003 C WI I� TO: David E. Long, Chair Board of Weld County Commissioners COLORADO FROM: Walt Speckman, Executive Director Division of Human Resources SUBJECT: Expenditure Authorization for Wagner/Peyser 10% Special Needs Groups Enclosed for Board approval is an Expenditure Authorization requesting funds from the Wagner-Peyser 10% funds for activities and services to support Groups with Special Needs. The Expenditure Authorization requests $45,000.00 to provide non-English speaking clients, individuals with disabilities and offenders more intensive services than they would normally be able to receive through the basic labor exchange services provided by Wagner-Peyser. The funds will be used to cover costs for the enhanced services to the above mentioned groups. The period of performance is August 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004. If you have any questions, please feel free to telephone me at 353-3800, extension 3317. 2003-2403 Hello