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SOCIAL SERVICES - Chief Deputy Director Teresa Curiel
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Requested Action(s)
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a) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Chief Deputy Director to sign amendment #1 with Express Services Inc. dba, Express Employment Professionals (Misc. Agree #2023-161), increasing the maximum compensation from $353,886.03 to $516,130.92 for the period of 7/1/23 to 6/30/24
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Financial Impact:
Funding for this program is anticipated in the FY 2023-24 budget, account 5013-53230, Professional and Special Services. These activities are funded with federal and state CalWORKs Expanded Subsidized Employment funding.
Background Information:
Through this agreement eligible CalWORKs participants are referred by Social Services Employment and Training Workers to Express Employment Professionals to complete an employment application and be screened for employment. Accepted participants will be provided various employment opportunities at different worksites throughout the community during a 6-month period. Participants will gain experience in meaningful work activities, learn related soft skills and be evaluated for work readiness. The need for the budget increase is due to having higher number participants than expected as well as the increase in minimum wage.