Title
Adopt a Resolution to:
a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394, Section A.9.1 Sexual Assault; and
b. Forensic Examiner - Per diem Standby Pay; and
c. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394, Section A.48.3 Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner - Per Diem language; and
d. Direct the Human Resources Department to implement these changes.
...Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Adopt a Resolution to:
a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394, Section A.9.1 Sexual
Assault; and
b. Forensic Examiner - Per diem Standby Pay; and
c. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394, Section A.48.3 Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner - Per Diem language; and
d. Direct the Human Resources Department to implement these changes.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
This action amends Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394, Section A.9.1 and A.48.3 language related to special pay practices for the classification of Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner approved by your Board on March 26, 2013 and Amended on October 14, 2014.
The Monterey County Health Department is contracted to provide Sexual Assault Forensic Exam services. The Health Department employs a Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Coordinator who trains, schedules and oversees the work of sexual assault forensic examiners who provide on-site adult suspected sexual assault and pediatric suspected sexual abuse exams on both victims and suspects as part of the County's SART interdisciplinary team comprised of the examiner, a law enforcement officer and an advocate. The Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner also testifies in court as required.
Sexual assault forensic exam is a specialized field requiring advanced training of medical practitioners in adult and pediatric forensic exams. Pursuant to California Penal Code 13823.5 (e), a SAFE must be a Qualified Health Care Professional,...
Click here for full text