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a. Ratify, approve and authorize the Director of Child Support Services to extend a host agency agreement with Senior Service America, Inc. (SSAI) Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), for the period of October 01, 2016 July 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016, and for continuing with the creation of a mutually beneficial partnership to better serve Monterey County residents and Child Support Services (CSS) customers and
b. Accept non-standard county liability and indemnification provisions as recommended by the Director of Child Support Services.
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RECOMMENDATION:
a. Ratify, approve and authorize the Director of Child Support Services to extend a host agency agreement with Senior Service America, Inc. (SSAI) Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), for the period of October 01, 2016 July 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016, and for continuing with the creation of a mutually beneficial partnership to better serve Monterey County residents and Child Support Services (CSS) customers.
b. Accept non-standard county liability and indemnification provisions as recommended by the Director of Child Support Services.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The SCSEP program is an on-the-job training and employment program designed to help those aged 55 and older update their jobs skills, build work experience and confidence, and continue to have economic security and well-being. As a participant, one can use their skills and talents to improve our community by training in a wide variety of locations, including government agencies. The program provides work training in a realistic environment and provides the opportunity for participants to gain knowledge and feedback that will help them be successful in the long term. The program is a beneficial situation for CSS because it provides the department, at no cost, with additional staff to complete general office work and strength partnerships with non-profits. These participants provide enhanced service...
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