Human Services (1100):
1.  Approval of the following personnel actions:

Action	Slot No.	Position Title	Grade
Delete	0028	Eligibility Specialist II	6
Delete	0031	Billing Specialist II	3
Create	0035	Coordinator III	13

On August 22, 2012, I sent my request to HR for approval.  On September 7, 2012, I modifiy the original request to reflect a different slot #.  I requested that this action item be placed through the 2013 budget process but I was advised by budget to place on commissioners court instead.  (See attached)
 
Funds are available from my 2012 budget, no additional funds are needed.  The county will have a savings in the benefits since we are reducing our staff from 2 to 1.

We met with HR to review the PAR forms and everything was in order.

Our department has been undergoing a major transition from the former "UPL" program to the new "1115 Waiver" medicaid program.  On October 1, 2012, we will start our 2nd demonstration year of the medicaid program.  Our departments function has changed significantly and we are need of a coordinator to assist our department with coordinating, planning, reporting and communication of the new mandates set by the waiver.  Our county was designated the anchor for region 5 and therefore it is very important that we get this new position to assist with the transition and the requirements for the next 4 years and for future changes to come.