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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with United Way Monterey County for $194,572 to provide Community Service/Volunteer placement and job coordination services to CalWORKs Welfare-to-Work customers for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($19,457) 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 to sign an agreement with United Way Monterey County for $194,572 to provide Community Service/Volunteer placement and job coordination services to CalWORKs Welfare-to-Work customers for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($19,457) of the original contract amount, and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The United Way Monterey County (UWMC) Volunteer Center develops and monitors volunteer community service opportunities for CalWORKs customers who need additional employment experiences to successfully compete for unsubsidized employment in the public and private sectors. The goal of the CalWORKs volunteer/community service program is to enhance and develop participants’ employment skills to support readiness for unsubsidized employment.
United Way of Monterey County will provide volunteer/community service placement, training, supervision, intensive case management and performance evaluations for 360 eligible CalWORKs Welfare-To-Work (WTW) customers. Volunteer/Community Service positions will be offered at UWMC developed locations throughout Monterey County. United Way Community Outreach Associates assist customers with volunteer/community service placement designed to provide experience and training that supports transition into unsubsidized, or partially subsidized, positions as soon as the customer is determined to be ready for 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. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues are included in the FY 2017- 18 Recommended Budget. Approval of this action has no impact to County General Fund contributions.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
This agreement correlates to the Economic Development and Health & Human Services Strategic Initiatives adopted by the Board of Supervisors by providing training and job skills to 360 CalWORKs WTW customers. The skills and experience gained will lead to broader employment opportunities which can result in improved overall quality of life.
Check the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives:
X Economic Development
__Administration
X Health & Human Services
__Infrastructure
__Public Safety
Prepared by: Amber Minana, MA II, 3330
Approved by: Elliott Robinson, Director, x4430
Attachment: United Way Monterey County Agreement
Proposed agreement is on file with Clerk to the Board as an attachment to this Board Report