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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign an agreement with Goodwill Central Coast for Expanded Subsidized Employment training, supervision, intensive case management, and job performance evaluations for CalWORKs Welfare-to-Work customers for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in the amount of $1,750,000; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($175,000) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $1,925,000.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign an agreement with Goodwill Central Coast for Expanded Subsidized Employment training, supervision, intensive case management, and job performance evaluations for CalWORKs Welfare-to-Work customers for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in the amount of $1,750,000; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($175,000) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $1,925,000.
SUMMARY:
The Department is looking to continue the provision of Expanded Subsidized Employment (ESE) services for another year. As the ESE provider, Goodwill Central Coast will act as the provider for ESE services, which includes assessment of employment skills and needs; job readiness and retention training; immediate employment at Goodwill stores or other off-site businesses throughout the county; intensive case management to assure success on the job; the payment of wages to participants; and placement of participants in unsubsidized employment.
DISCUSSION:
ESE services are targeted at the hardest-to-employ CalWORKs Welfare-to-Work customers. These customers have minimal or no work experience and/or must establish appropriate work behaviors before entering unsubsidized employment or the existing ‘work-ready’ subsidized employment opportunities. CalWORKs customers are eligible to participate in the ESE program for four to six months to obtain skills and experience in an employment field and improve their marketability to obtain and maintain unsubsidized employment.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT/COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Office of County Counsel has reviewed and approved the Agreements as to form, as has the Auditor-Controller’s Office as to financial provisions.
FINANCING:
This agreement is funded with the CalWORKs Expanded Subsidized Employment allocation. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues for SOC005 are included in the FY 2026-2027 Recommended Budget.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS:
This agreement correlates to the Well-Being and Quality of Life and Diverse and Thriving Economy Goals adopted by the Board of Supervisors by providing employment training, skill building, tools, and services designed to help CalWORKs and Employment Services customers be ready for and obtain employment and move towards self-sufficiency.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Plan Goals:
____ Sustainable Infrastructure for the Present and Future
____ Safe and Resilient Communities
_X__Diverse and Thriving Economy
____ Dynamic Organization and Employer of Choice
____ Administrative
Prepared by: David Rosen, Management Analyst III, x2115
Approved by: Roderick W. Franks, Director, x4430
Attachments: Agreement
The proposed agreement is on file with Clerk of the Board as an attachment to this Board Report.