HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2011 (09) RESOLUTION TO FILL THE CONTRACT POSITION OF
ADULT PROTECTION SOCIAL WORKER
Resolution No. L�
St. Croix County, Wisconsin
WHEREAS, on October 5, 2010, the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution
requiring any position in which a vacancy occurs to be reviewed by the parent committee, the
Administration Committee and the County Board prior to refilling; and
WHEREAS, the Adult Protection Social Worker position is a new position approved in the 2011 budget
by the County Board on October 25, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the Administration Committee deems this new position to be covered by the vacant position
review policy; and
WHEREAS, the Health and Human Services Board is the parent committee for the position of Adult
Protection Social Worker in the Health and Human Services Department; and
WHEREAS, the Health and Human Services Board has reviewed the position and determined the
position is necessary and there are no viable alternatives to the position, and therefore recommends that
the position be filled; and
WHEREAS, the Administration Committee has reviewed the position and agrees with the conclusions of
the Health and Human Services Board and recommends the position be filled; and
WHEREAS, the County Board has reviewed the position and agrees with the conclusions of the Health
and Human Services Board and the Administration Committee and concludes that the position should be
filled.
THEREFORE, be it resolved by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors that the position of Adult
Protection Social Worker in the Health and Human Services Department be filled.
Offered by the Administration Committee
YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE
® ❑ ❑ ❑ Ryan Sicard /
❑ ❑ ❑ ® Esther Wentz /
® ❑ ❑ ❑ Gene Ruetz
® ❑ ❑ ❑ Lorin Sather
® ❑ ❑ ❑ Bauman
Orton-
man
® ❑ ❑ ❑ Buck Malick'
® ❑ ❑ ❑ Daryl Standafer^--�
This Resolution was adop d by the St. Croix County Board
Reviewed as to form on 3 ��� of Supervisors on �_ Ir, vt LI x0
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Greg Ti erman, Corporation Counsel Cindy Campbell, 6ounty Clerk
Adult Protection Social Worker
1. What has been the recent annual and monthly trend of work by the position?
The Adult Protection Social Workers follow up referrals from families, health care providers,
law enforcement, and other community members. They assist with guardianships, protective
placements, and follow up on emergency referrals to the after hours call line — Northwest
Connections. The number of referral has increased with the change in mandated reporting (2008-
116 referrals, 2009 -164 referrals, 2010 -175 referrals). These two staff also completes 95
protective placements annual reports.
2. Who fills in for the position during absences for PTO?
Currently, when the Adult Protection Social Workers are absent, one of the Information and
Assistance Specialist/Options Counselors assist with the intake process. They may also assist
with guardianships or placements, but then their job duties are not being completed.
3. What will be the impact to the public of a delay in filling the position?
The state requires follow up all on referrals and without adequate staff we would not be in
compliance with state mandates. This would also hinder the individual from receiving the
services they are in need of to keep them out of harms way. The staff covering for the absent
Adult Protection Social Worker also impacts their caseload. The individuals seeking
Information & Assistance /Option Counseling would be delayed.
4) How much is the net savings for each month the position is unfilled?
This position is a contracted position at $25,000 /year. This is a reduced request from the original
request in the 2011 budget.