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SOCIAL SERVICES
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a) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Social Services Director to sign Amendment No. 1 with Express Services Inc. dba, Express Employment Professionals (Misc. Agree. #2025-035), for the purpose of administering a subsidized employment program for eligible CalWORKs participants, updating the Scope of Work (Exhibit C), and extending the term of agreement, effective 1/1/25 through 6/30/26
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Financial Impact:
Funding for this program is anticipated in the FY 2024/25, budget account 5013-53230, Professional and Special Services. These activities are funded with federal CalWORKs Expanded Subsidized Employment funding. There is no impact on the County General Fund.
Background Information:
Express has provided these services since 2015. Tehama County Social Services Employment and Training workers will refer CalWORKs participants to Express Employment to be screened for employment. Participants that meet the criteria will be provided with various employment opportunities at different worksites throughout the community for a 6-month period. This program focuses on long-term job placement, which will provide immediate available meaningful subsidized work that has the potential to lead to unsubsidized employment.