Narrative of Resolution:
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To abolish two (2) part-time Staff Social Worker I’s and to create one (1) full-time Staff Social Worker I 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: $39,462.
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures:
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE TO ABOLISH TWO (2) PART-TIME STAFF SOCIAL WORKER POSITIONS AND TO CREATE ONE (1) FULL-TIME STAFF SOCIAL WORKER POSITION.
WHEREAS, the Department of Community Services is responsible for providing behavioral health counseling to Sullivan County residents with behavioral health issues; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Community Services has reviewed the needs of the patients and the department and has determined that there is a need for another Staff Social Worker I position to accommodate the increase need of behavioral health services; and
WHEREAS, the total cost of the Staff Social Worker I position with benefits is estimated at $99,524; and
WHEREAS, abolishing the two (2) vacant part-time Staff Social Worker I positions (positions #3308 and #3638) will fund approximately $60,062 leaving approximately $39,462 which would be covered by the revenue generated for the services provided; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby abolishes the two (2) part-time Staff Social Worker I positions (#3308 and #3638) and to create a full-time Staff Social Worker I position in accordance with the Teamsters 445 Salary Schedule; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this position be posted to be filled immediately by the Director of Community Services with a qualified candidate.
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