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

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

Purpose

Create one full time Adult Protective Services Social Worker position.

Background

The Sauk County Department of Human Services has evaluated its use of Social Workers within the Adult Protective Services Unit and, 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 Adult protective services investigations is projected to increase by 20% in 2017 and it has been projected that the population of aging individuals requiring these services is growing significantly due to the aging of the general population.  Sauk County Department of Human Services is requesting authorization of one full time (1.0 FTE) Adult 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: 
Budget Status (Other/External Sources): 

Fiscal Note:  Estimated cost for this position including salary and benefits = $84,145 for 2018.  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) Adult Protective Services Social Worker position, effective January 1, 2018.

Requested Board Review Date: 
Tuesday, October 17, 2017