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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20183178.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE STANDARD FORM FOR WORKSITE NON -FINANCIAL AGREEMENT FOR WORK -BASED LEARNING PROGRAM BETWEEN THE WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND VARIOUS PROVIDERS AND AUTHORIZE TAMI GRANT, JUDY GRIEGO OR JAMIE ULRICH TO SIGN AGREEMENTS CONSISTENT WITH SAID FORM 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 Standard Form for the Worksite Non -Financial Agreement for Work -Based Learning Program between the Weld County Department of Human Services and various providers, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said Standard Form for the Worksite Non -Financial Agreement for Work -Based Learning Program, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and to delegate standing authority to Tami Grant, Division Head of Employment Services, or in her absence Judy Griego, Director, or Jamie Ulrich, Deputy Director, to execute individual agreements between the Department of Human Services and various providers. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that said Standard Form for the Worksite Non -Financial Agreement for Work - Based Learning Program between the Weld County Department of Human Services and various providers be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that Tami Grant, Division Head of Employment Services, or in her absence Judy Griego, Director, or Jamie Ulrich, Deputy Director, be, and hereby are, authorized to sign any agreements consistent with said form. cc: HSCD, H3OC1& C0.C Km) ) I o'30 / � 8' 2018-3178 HR0089 APPROVE STANDARD FORM FOR WORKSITE NON -FINANCIAL AGREEMENT FOR WORK - BASED LEARNING PROGRAM BETWEEN THE WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND VARIOUS PROVIDERS AND AUTHORIZE TAMI GRANT, JUDY GRIEGO OR JAMIE ULRICH TO SIGN AGREEMENTS CONSISTENT WITH SAID FORM PAGE 3 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 3rd day of October, A.D., 2018. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: Steve Moreno, Chair Weld County Clerk to the Board EXCUSED Barbara Kirkmeyer, Pro -Tern BY APP Coun y orney Mike Freeman Date of signature: tO1 Z)(1 / I S' 2018-3178 HR0089 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM DATE: September 24, 2018 TO: Board of County Commissioners — Pass -Around FR: Judy A. Griego, Director, Human Services RE: Weld County Department of Human Services' Employment Services Work -Based Learning Program Worksite Non -Financial Agreement Please review and indicate if you would like a work session prior to placing this item on the Board's agenda. Request Board Approval of the Department's Employment Services Work -Based Learning Program Worksite Non -Financial Agreement. The purpose of the Work -Based Learning Program Worksite Agreement is to partner with local non-profit organizations and allow eligible adults the opportunity to gain work -based experience and training. This opportunity builds applicable work history and competitive skills which better prepare the individuals for permanency and future unsubsidized employment. The partnership with these worksites are non -financial, but the wages for the individuals are funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The agreement's term is for one year, and the terms of the agreement have been reviewed and approved by Karin McDougal, Assistant County Attorney. The Department of Human Services requests approval for: • Use of the Work -Based Learning Program Worksite Non -Financial Agreement, and • Authority for Tami Grant, Division Head of Employment Services, to sign said non -financial agreements. • In Ms. Grant's absence, the Department requests authority for either Judy Griego, Director, or Jamie Ulrich, Deputy Director, to sign. I do not recommend a Work Session. I recommend approval of this agreement and authority for Tami Grant to sign. Sean P. Conway Julie A. Cozad Mike Freeman Barbara Kirkmeyer, Pro -Tern Steve Moreno, Chair Approve Schedule Recommendation Work Session I r1f! Other/Comments: 2018-3178 Pass -Around Memorandum; September 24, 2018— Not in CMS Page 1 i O/3 H ROOgcr Employment Services of Weld County Work -Based Learning Program Worksite Non -Financial Agreement Agency Name This Agreement is made this day of , 20 by and between the Weld County Department of Human Services, Employment Services of Weld County, hereinafter referred to as Employment Services, and the public or private non-profit agency entering into this Agreement by signature, hereinafter referred to as Agency. WITNESSETH WHEREAS, Employment Services conducts Work -Based Learning Programs for eligible applicants; and WHEREAS, Employment Services provides activities for the eligible applicants under Work - Based Learning Programs, that can be defined as employment; and WHEREAS, the Agency desires to participate with Employment Services in Work -Based Learning Programs as a worksite facility for the participants; and WHEREAS, the Agency and Employment Services desire to work together for the express purpose of providing work experience/internship for the participant. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the implementation of these goals, the parties hereby agree to the following: A. Agency Responsibilities: 1. Provide and maintain a productive worksite and the appropriate time for work experience/internship participants so the employee may develop positive work habits and gain work experience. 2. Furnish all equipment and materials as deemed reasonably necessary by the Agency and Employment Services to ensure the continuing accomplishment of the program objectives. 3. Provide liability insurance coverage on the employee. Anyone who is on a special work program is assigned to work under a company's name and, therefore, must be covered under the company's liability insurance policy. 4. Accept only the number of employees who can be utilized productively. 5. The Agency will be in accordance with Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act, 29 USC 3241, also known as WIOA Section 181, including: a. Prohibited from displacement of current full-time or part-time employees with employees under the Work -Based Learning Programs. b. Equal working conditions, prohibition on use of funds after relocation, collective Page 1 of 4 Revised 4/2018 bargaining. 6. Provide competent supervision, including adequate training, when the job requires the use of equipment and/or procedures which are unfamiliar to the employee. 7. Abide by all pertinent Department of Labor Laws (Occupational Health and Safety [OSHA], Davis Bacon Act, Child Labor Laws, etc.) The Agency agrees to contact the Program Manager of Work -Based Learning Programs if any questions arise concerning specific tools or the Child Labor Laws. Report attendance days and hours which the employee has worked during the pay period on the timesheets provided by the Case Manager. Completed and signed timesheets must be provided to Employment Services on the last working day of the pay period. 8. The Agency agrees to maintain and make available copies of timesheets, payroll, I-9 and other required documentation to Employment Services and/or State staff. Grant the employee time off, for those hours deemed necessary and appropriate by Employment Services, for labor market information activities, monitoring activities, testing, counseling, etc. 9. Treat all employees in the same manner as other employees of the Agency, relative to such issues as safety and job performance; not including benefits. 10. Immediately contact the Case Manager regarding any difficulties the Agency may have concerning the employee's performance, absence or tardiness, etc. 11. Follow the process outlined regarding Worker's Compensation: a. If an injury (regardless of how minor) occurs during work hours, the employee must report his/her injury to the Agency the day that it occurs. The Agency should immediately contact the Case Manager or the Program Manager, if the Case Manager is not available. b. If the injury occurs after regular business hours of Employment Services the participant should be instructed to go to Urgent Care and identify themselves as a Weld County Employee and ask that all paperwork be directed to Michelle Raimer at Human Resources PO BOX 758, Greeley, CO 80632, 970-400-4233, mraimer@co.weld.co.us. The worksite supervisor should still call and leave a message for the Case Manager as well as sending an email to Michelle Raimer with the details of the accident. c. The Case Manager shall inform the Agency of the specific procedures to follow. If the employee refuses medical attention, he/she needs to state in writing that he/she declined medical attention. The employee needs to sign and date this statement and give it to the Case Manager. d. The Agency agrees to participate with Employment Services on further investigative report procedures concerning a Worker's Compensation Claim. 12. Assure that all the Agency's worksites will abide by written policies. Page 2 of 4 Revised 4/2018 13. Not to substitute or allow the employee to make-up time missed from work. The Agency agrees to report to Employment Services any changes in work hours, worksite, supervisor, etc. 14. Participate in any follow-up, monitoring, and evaluation procedures conducted or endorsed by Employment Services. 15. Inform Employment Services when any worksite supervisor plans to be on vacation, sick leave, etc., and outline the alternative arrangements for supervision of the employee. 16. Not to do any of the following: • Promote or deter union organizing • Charge fees to the participant under this Agreement • Involve the participant in sectarian activities • Involve the participant in lobbying activities • Accept any kickbacks • Have any conflict of interest under this Agreement, including nepotism • Violate maintenance of effort 17. The worksite may be subject to monitoring by both state and local representatives, as well as regular visits by case management staff to check on the progress of the work experience/internship participant. B. Employment Services Responsibilities: 1. Provide the Agency with an orientation session outlining the specific procedures and policies the Agency will need to follow as a worksite. 2. Provide the Agency with a copy of the general Agreement, provided to the employees. This document must be signed by the supervisor and the employee the day the employee starts to work. 3. Refer, if available, the agreed upon number of employees to the agency for work experience. 4. Pay the employee for the hours of work completed by the employee, not to exceed 40 hours per week. 5. Provide Worker's Compensation coverage for all employees who are participating in the work experience training activity of the Work -Based Learning Program. 6. Disburse all checks to the employee. 7. Dismiss, for cause, those employees who: are not participating in the job duties outlined by the Agency in the Agreement, which is signed by the employee; fail to show or call in if late or take an unauthorized day of leave, according to the procedures outlined in the Agreement. 8. Monitor attendance in conjunction with the Agency. Page 3 of 4 Revised 4/2018 9. Assist the Agency, upon the Agency's request, in resolving any possible disputes with the employee. 10. Provide labor market information and other class -type activities for the employee. C. Assurances: 1. The Agency agrees that it is an independent contractor and that its officers and employees do not become employees of Weld County, and therefore are not entitled to any employee benefits as Weld County employees because of the execution of this Agreement. 2. This Agreement does not constitute a "partnership" to the extent that term in anyway encompasses joint liability. Each party to the Agreement is responsible for its own employees, representatives, agents and subcontractors. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of sovereign immunity. This covenant shall survive the termination of the agreement. 3. The Agency understands that monitoring and evaluation of the performance of this Agreement shall be conducted by Employment Services and the results provided to the Weld County Workforce Development Board and the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County. 4. The Agency assures that it will not discriminate against any work experience/internship participant because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The participant will not be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this approved Agreement. D. Modification: This Agreement may be modified at any time by a written amendment signed by both parties. E. Termination: This Agreement may be terminated at any time by either party giving 30 days written notice. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement as of the day, month, and year first above written. Weld County Department of Human Services Agency Employment Services of Weld County Employment Services Signature Agency Representative Signature Page 4 of 4 Revised 4/2018 Hello