Title
a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services, or his designee, to sign an agreement with United Way of Monterey County for $120,000 to provide volunteer community service opportunities for CalWORKs customers who need additional employment experiences to successfully compete for employment in the public and private sectors for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services, or his designee, to sign up to three (3) amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% of the original contract amount, and do not significantly change the scope of work
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services, or his designee, to sign an agreement with United Way of Monterey County for $120,000 to provide volunteer community service opportunities for CalWORKs customers who need additional employment experiences to successfully compete for employment in the public and private sectors for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services, or his designee, to sign up to three (3) amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% of the original contract amount, and do not significantly change the scope of work
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Social Services is recommending an agreement with the United Way Monterey County Volunteer Center who develops and monitors volunteer community service opportunities for CalWORKs customers. Volunteer positions are designed to build on and expand the customer's existing skills with a goal of increasing their employability and earnings potential. Opportunities are available for customers in non-profit and public agencies throughout Monterey County. The goal of the program is to enhance and develop participants' employment skills and for the participant to obtain employment.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Auditor-Controller and Purchasing have reviewed and approved this agreement. County Counsel has approved the agreement as to form.
FINANCING:
This agreement is funded by the CalWORKs Single Allocation 100%. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues in SOC005 are included in the FY 2013-14 Adopted Budget. Approval of this action has no impact on the County General Fund.
Prepared by: Marcie Castro, Management Analyst, 3398
Approved by: Elliott Robinson, Director, 4434
Attachments:
United Way of Monterey County Agreement 13/14
Original on file with Clerk of the Board