Consent-Health & Human Services # 26.
Board of Supervisors
- Meeting Date:
- 02/22/2022
- Brief Title
- Agreement with Empower Yolo for Subsidized Employment services
From:
Karen Laresen, Director, Health and Human Services Agency
Staff Contact:
Nolan Sullivan, Service Center Branch Director, Health and Human Services Agency, x2945
Supervisorial District Impact:
Subject
Approve Subsidized Employment Agreement No. SE 22-6 with Empower Yolo, Inc. to provide training for California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) clients in the amount of $16,500 for the period from the Effective Date through June 30, 2022. (No general fund impact) (Larsen)
Recommended Action
- Approve Subsidized Employment Agreement No. SE 22-6 with Empower Yolo, Inc. to provide training for California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) clients in the amount of $16,500 for the period from the Effective Date through June 30, 2022; and
- Delegate authority to the Director of the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency or her/his designee to1) exercise optional year extensions up to $16,500 per fiscal year for fiscal years 2022-23 and 2023-24 and 2) issue related option year notices. Please see Section 4. of Att. A. Agreement.
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
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Thriving Residents |
Reason for Recommended Action/Background
Subsidized employment provides employers with financial support for hiring CalWORKs clients in the Welfare-to-Work (WTW) program, with the goal of transferring the client to unsubsidized employment. Subsidized Employment is a critical component of the CalWORKs Program, in particular for assisting in meeting the WTW program requirements. Non-profit, private and public agencies contract with Yolo County to provide subsidized employment opportunities to our CalWORKs clients. These agencies act as the employer of record to provide work experience and training to our clients. Upon presentation of a properly documented claim, Yolo County reimburses the agency 100 percent of the wages and up to 10 percent administrative costs associated with the placements.
Under the Expanded Subsidized Employment (ESE) Program created under AB 74, eligible CalWORKs clients are placed for a maximum of six months, unless the county determines the client meets the requirements for an extension. Extensions may be granted no more than twice, in three month increments.; Extensions may be granted if the additional time will increase the likelihood of either the client obtaining unsubsidized employment with the agency, or the client obtaining specific skills and experiences relevant for unsubsidized employment in a particular field. Placements are not to exceed a maximum of 12 months.
The purpose of the Agreement with the Empower Yolo, Inc. is to accommodate a new placement in Fiscal Year 2021-22 for Subsidized Employment Training for CalWORKs clients.
Under the Expanded Subsidized Employment (ESE) Program created under AB 74, eligible CalWORKs clients are placed for a maximum of six months, unless the county determines the client meets the requirements for an extension. Extensions may be granted no more than twice, in three month increments.; Extensions may be granted if the additional time will increase the likelihood of either the client obtaining unsubsidized employment with the agency, or the client obtaining specific skills and experiences relevant for unsubsidized employment in a particular field. Placements are not to exceed a maximum of 12 months.
The purpose of the Agreement with the Empower Yolo, Inc. is to accommodate a new placement in Fiscal Year 2021-22 for Subsidized Employment Training for CalWORKs clients.
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
County Counsel approved this Agreement as to form.
Competitive Bid Process
These services were procured via a press release in order to solicit interested parties. Empower Yolo, Inc. responded to the press release. The press release is included as Attachment B.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal impact (see budgetary detail below)
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $ 16,500
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $ 16,500
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $ 0
- One-time commitment:
- Yes
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- State/Federal funds
- $16,500
Further explanation as needed:
No general funds are required by this action. These services will be funded by Federal/State funds. The total amount of this action is $16,500 for the period from the Effective Date through June 30, 2022. The amount of $16,500 is included in the HHSA Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22.
The following is a breakdown of funding for this agreement:
The agreement also includes two one-year extension options for Fiscal Years 2022-23 and 2023-24 in an amount less than or equal to $16,500 per fiscal year.
The following is a breakdown of funding for this agreement:
| Fiscal Year 2021-22 Effective Date through June 30, 2022 |
Total |
| $16,500 | $16,500 |
The agreement also includes two one-year extension options for Fiscal Years 2022-23 and 2023-24 in an amount less than or equal to $16,500 per fiscal year.
| Option Year/ Fiscal Year (OY/FY) |
Revised Agreement Expiration Date Per OY/FY |
Maximum Increased Funding Amount Per OY/FY | Revised Agreement Maximum Payment Obligation Per OY/FY |
| OY/FY 2022-23 | On or before June 30, 2023 |
Less than or equal to $16,500 | Less than or equal to $33,000 |
| OY/FY 2023-24 | On or before June 30, 2024 |
Less than or equal to $16,500 | Less than or equal to $49,500 |
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | mpatterson | 02/10/2022 12:34 PM |
| County Counsel | Hope Welton | 02/10/2022 01:12 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Emily Covey
- Started On:
- 01/25/2022 04:48 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 02/14/2022