Narrative of Resolution:
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To create a Family Services Case Manager in DSS
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $99,692.47 ($58,295 salary, $41,397.47, fringe)
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: N/A
INTRODUCED BY CAT SCOTT, CHAIR OF THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE TO CREATE A FAMILY SERVICES CASE MANAGER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services (DSS) Temporary Assistance Unit is responsible for providing services to the Individuals and Families of Sullivan County that include housing the homeless and ensuring housing for those at risk of becoming homeless; and
WHEREAS, the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) approved the Sullivan County’s Family-Centered Services Program Plan (the “Plan”), attached, and has awarded the Sullivan County DSS $164,692.47; and
WHEREAS, the Plan outlines in detail, DSS’s intent to create one Full Time Family Services Case Manager position to provide case management services to families; and
WHEREAS, the position will be contingent upon continued funding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby creates one Full Time Family Services Case Manager position in the Sullivan County DSS, effective immediately; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of the DHHS is authorized to fill this new position immediately.
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