HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2011 (53) RESOLUTION TO REFILL CONTRACT ADULT PROTECTION SOCIAL WORKER POSITION
Resolution No.. .63 6>26111)
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 Health and Human Services Committee is the parent committee for the position of
Social Worker in the Health and Human Services Department; and
WHEREAS, a vacancy has occurred in this position; and
WHEREAS, the Health and Human Services Committee has reviewed the position and determined the
position is necessary and there are no viable alternatives to filling the positions, and therefore
recommends that the vacant position be filled; and
WHEREAS, the Administration Committee has reviewed the position and agrees with the conclusions of
the Health and Human Services Committee 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 Committee 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
F ❑ F Ryan sicard �' �2
M ❑ ❑ ❑ Esther Wentz
❑ ❑ F ❑ Roger Rebbolz
F ❑ ❑ Z Lorin Sather
Sharon Norton-
❑ Bauman
Z ❑ 13,,k Malick
❑ Daryl Standafer
This Resolution was adopted by the St. Croix County Board
Reviewed as to form on of Supervisors on
Greg Timmerman, Corporation Counsel Cindy Campbell, County Clerk
Department: Aging & Disability Resource Center of St. Croix County
Position Request: 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. There has
been an increased trend with emergency needs for shelter, finances, and abuse
(physical and financial). There have been increased referrals with the
formation of the Disability Specialist position.
2) Who fills in for the position during absence 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. If there is an immediate need
and an Information & Assistance Specialist is not available, the call is
referred to the ADRC Manage to handle as needed.
3) What will be the impact to the public of a delay in filling the position?
The state requires follow up all on referrals within 24 hours, 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 would also have their case load affected. 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 with no benefits
offered. This position would be funded partially by the ADRC, state grants,
and county levy.