Narrative of Resolution:
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INTRODUCED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE TO ABOLISH TWO CASEWORKER POSITIONS AND CREATE TWO SERVICE COORDINATOR POSITIONS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $222,201
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: N/A
WHEREAS, the Services Unit in the Department of Social Services (DSS) is responsible for providing services to the adults and children of Sullivan County to ensure safe and stable living conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Division of Health and Human Services has reviewed the needs of the Services Unit and has determined that there is need to better coordinate our resources to handle the Department of Social Services Children and Adult cases; and
WHEREAS, the cost of two Service Coordinators are calculated at $222,201; and
WHEREAS, abolishing two Caseworker positions (Budget Positions (BP) #1125 & #1241) will fund $173,468 and the additional $48,732 will come from funds budgeted under line 6010-38-40-4001 that are not currently in use.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby abolishes BP#1125 & #1241 and reallocates funds from budget line 6010-38-40-4001; and
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislature creates two Service Coordinator positions; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Service Coordinator positions be immediately filled by the Commissioner of the Department Social Services with qualified candidates; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the event of promotions to Service Coordinator from within the department, the positions vacated are authorized to be backfilled.
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