AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF ONE FULL TIME CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES SOCIAL WORKER REPLACING A CONTRACTED POSITION FOR THE SAUK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2018

Committee Status: 
Approved
Budget Status: 
Budgeted
Decision Impact: 
Significant
FTE Impact: 
Yes
Funding Source: 
Levy

Purpose

Create one full time Child Protective Services Social Worker Replacing a Contracted Position.

Background

The Sauk County Department of Human Services has evaluated its use of Social Workers within the Child Protective Services Unit.  This evaluation process has determined the need for an increase in Social Work staff to maximize State safety requirements and support for supervision of these requirements.  The number of cases in Sauk County requiring child protective services investigations is projected to increase by 25% in 2017 and there have been significant increases in cases in which there is substance abuse and addiction present. The Department has formerly contracted and budgeted for this position, and to bring this position into the Department will allow for greater efficiency and flexible staffing. Sauk County Department of Human Services is requesting authorization of one full time (1.0 FTE) Child Protective Services Social Worker position to serve the residents of Sauk County effective January 1, 2018. The Personnel and Finance Committees have reviewed the position request and determined that the need for a full-time Adult Protective Services Social Worker position exists.

Resolution Files: 
Microsoft Office document icon cps_social_worker_replacing_contracted_position_2018.doc
Budget Status (Other/External Sources): 

Fiscal Note:  Fiscal Note:  Estimated cost for this position including salary and benefits = $20,124 (Salary and Benefits = $86,145 less contracted position being eliminated if position is created of $66,021).  Funding for this position is levy.          

MIS Note:  The addition of staff will incur additional costs for computer and user support which may not be reflected in the current 2018 budget.

Office Space/Furniture:  Existing office space and furniture will be utilized if available.  

Resolution Body

                   NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors,

met in regular session, that the Sauk County Department of Human Services be authorized to create one full time equivalent (1.0 FTE) Child Protective Services Social Worker position, effective January 1, 2018.

For consideration by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors on October 17, 2017.

Requested Board Review Date: 
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
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