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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 $116,743.00 to provide community service/volunteer placement and job coordination services to CalWORKs Welfare-To-Work (WTW), CalFresh Employment and Training (CFET), and General Assistance (GA) customers for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022; 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% ($11,674.00) of the original contract amount and do not significantly change the scope of work.
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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 to sign an agreement with United Way Monterey County for $116,743.00 to provide community service/volunteer placement and job coordination services to CalWORKs Welfare-To-Work (WTW), CalFresh Employment and Training (CFET), and General Assistance (GA) customers for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022; 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% ($11,674.00) 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 throughout Monterey County for CalWORKs WTW customers who need additional employment experiences to successfully compete for unsubsidized employment in the public and private sectors. UWMC also provides job coordination services to CalWORKs WTW, CFET, and GA customers to enhance and develop participants’ employment skills to support readiness for unsubsidized employment. UWMC will provide volunteer/community service placement, training, supervision, intensive case management and performance evaluations for 160 eligible customers.
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 2021-22 Recommended Budget.
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 CalWORKs WTW, CFET, and GA customers. The skills and experience gained will lead to broader employment opportunities which can result in improved overall quality of life.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives
X Economic Development
__ Administration
X Health & Human Services
__ Infrastructure
__ Public Safety
Prepared by: Marleen Bush, MA ll, x3342
Approved by: Lori A. Medina, 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