Narrative of Resolution:
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To create 3 positions within DSS to form a Domestic Violence Unit
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Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $132,885
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
If ‘Yes,’ specify appropriation code(s): A-6010-57 & A-6010-57-10.1012
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INTRODUCED BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO CREATE 3 NEW POSITIONS TO FORM A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services (DSS) is required to provide non-residential services for survivors of domestic violence (DV) as per 18 NYCRR 462. These services must be provided whether or not the DV survivor is financially eligible for public assistance; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner has decided that the formation of a DV Unit within DSS will enhance quality of services for domestic violence survivors in Sullivan County. This Unit will have a 24-hour hotline service. The DV unit will provide information and referral services, advocacy services and non-clinical counseling including crisis intervention and emotional support-in person or via telephone. The Unit will provide Community Outreach and Education on how domestic violence impacts individuals, families and the community as a whole. Language access services will be provided, and DSS will continue their work with outside providers to ensure emergency shelter is available to DV survivors and their children when needed; and
WHEREAS, to provide these services to the community it is DSS’s intent to create two Caseworker positions and one Senior Case Services Aide thus creating the Sullivan County DSS DV Unit. This Unit will be overseen by a current DSS Service Coordinators. The county share to fund these 3 positions would be $132,885; and
WHEREAS, currently Sullivan County is providing these non-resident DV services through Fearless! Of the Hudson Valley via a not-to-exceed $250,000 contract, and after all associated state and federal claiming, these services will be made available at no cost to county taxpayers, versus an approximate $41,000 cost for the currently contracted services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby creates two Full Time Caseworker positions and one Full Time Senior Case Services Aide position in the Sullivan County DSS DV Unit, effective immediately; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of the DHHS is authorized to fill these new positions immediately.