Narrative of Resolution:
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To create one new position in the Department of Community Services.
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $85,718.
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures:
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE TO CREATE ONE NEW POSITION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES.
WHEREAS, the Department of Community Services has received State Aid Funding from the NYS Office of Mental Health to implement and create a Court based mental health navigator; and
WHEREAS, this position is to assist individuals with mental health needs involved in the criminal justice system; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Human Resources/Personnel Officer and the Deputy Commissioner of the Division of Health and Human Services are recommending that one (1) full-time Peer Court Navigator position be created in the Department of Community Services; and
WHEREAS, the salary for the Community Services Peer Court Navigator shall be set per the Teamsters445 salary schedule as a Grade VI; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the legislature hereby authorizes creation of one (1) full-time Community Services Peer Court Navigator effective immediately, which shall continue until the position is no longer funded by the State.