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a. Amend the Department of Social Services Budget Unit 001-5010-SOC005-8262 to add one (1) Social Worker Supervisor II, six (6) Social Worker V, and one (1) Social Services Aide II;
b. Authorize the County Administrative Office to incorporate the changes to the FY 2015-16 Adopted Budget Unit 001-5010-SOC005-8262 to reflect the change in position counts; and
c. Authorize the Auditor-Controller's Office to increase estimated revenues and appropriations by $348,140 by incorporating approved modifications in the FY 2015-16 Adopted Budget. (4/5th vote required)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Amend the Department of Social Services Budget Unit 001-5010-SOC005-8262 to add one (1) Social Worker Supervisor II, six (6) Social Worker V, and one (1) Social Services Aide II;
b. Authorize the County Administrative Office to incorporate the changes to the FY 2015-16 Adopted Budget Unit 001-5010-SOC005-8262 to reflect the change in position counts; and
c. Authorize the Auditor-Controller's Office to increase estimated revenues and appropriations by $348,140 by incorporating approved modifications in the FY 2015-16 Adopted Budget. (4/5th vote required)
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Between FY 2013/14 and FY 2014/15, the number of calls coming into the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline has increased by more than 25%, with calls needing in-person investigation increasing by more than 12% over the same period. In order to address the needs of children and families in light of increasing call volumes, the Department is recommending additional staffing. These positions will also help the Department balance workload demands that emerge from seasonal fluctuations in child abuse and neglect referrals and the impact of unplanned employee leaves.
The Department is recommending the following eight additional staff positions:
Class Current FTE Revised
Classification Code FTEs Change FTEs
Social Worker Supervisor II 60C81 22|...
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