Narrative of Resolution:
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Create a Case Services Aide in 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: $77,985.17
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: N/A
INTRODUCED BY HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE TO CREATE A CASE SERVICES AIDE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
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 Department of Social Services (DSS) Children’s Services Unit Case Services Aides assist Caseworkers and Senior Caseworkers in the day to day services for our clients; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of the Division of Health and Human Services has determined that there is a need to reinstate the Case Services Aide position that was abolished upon being vacated when the incumbent was promoted to the Child Advocacy Center Coordinator; and
WHEREAS, in the preparation of the 2024 budget, the Department of Social Services inadvertently requested abolishing both a caseworker and a case services aide position to fund the creation of the Child Advocacy Center Coordinator position when in the final analysis, due to its scope of duties, only the caseworker position needed to be abolished to fully fund the CAC Coordinator position.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the creation of a Case Services Aide position, setting the salary pursuant to the CBA; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Commissioner of Health and Human Services is hereby authorized to fill this position immediately with a qualified candidate.
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