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Recommendation to authorize the implementation of the LifeSet Program by Human Services Agency’s Independent Living Program. The LifeSet Program is an evidence-based model program designed to provide intensive clinical and individualized services to youth aging out of foster care, or recently aged-out of foster care, with the goal of achieving a successful transition to adulthood by:
(1) Acceptance of a grant award for the implementation of LifeSet Program developed by the Youth Villages, Inc., a private foundation, in the amount of [$1,288,783.00; $2,836,528.00 county match] for a four (4) year award period retroactive from June 1, 2023, and through November 30, 2027;
(2) Approval of the creation and funding of the following positions, one (1) FTE Human Services Supervisor (salary grade 17) and two (2) FTE Human Services Case Worker III (salary grade 15), salary grade implemented through the Korn Ferry class and compensation study, as reviewed and evaluated by the Job Evaluation Committee (JEC) effective August 22, 2023; with the recognition that if grant funding is reduced or eliminated, the position hours will be reduced and/or the position will be abolished accordingly unless additional funding is secured; and
(3) Authorization of the Acting Director of Human Services Agency to execute the award and related documents; direction of the Human Resources Department to make the necessary staffing adjustments as evaluated by the Job Evaluation Committee and direction to the Comptroller’s office to make the necessary budget amendments. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION