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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 placeme...
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