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21 <br /> 1 There are some unique challenges related to creating positions for subsidized employees, and <br /> 2 the proposed plan created with Human Resources and Finance will address those issues but <br /> 3 require minor changes to procedures. Social Services proposes to place most of the subsidized <br /> 4 employment program participants into six-month temporary positions based on the individual's <br /> 5 skill sets and available job placement sites. Most of these sites are in county government, other <br /> 6 government agencies or non-profits, but some are in local businesses. <br /> 7 <br /> 8 There will be some special circumstances warranting additional time in subsidized employment <br /> 9 beyond the six-month period (for example, individuals with serious barriers such as former <br /> 10 foster youth). These individuals will be placed in trainee appointments and will be provided <br /> 11 benefits. The Social Services Director would indicate the length of the appointment to the <br /> 12 individual as well as to Human Resources and Finance. This would assure that these <br /> 13 employees receive appropriate benefits while maintaining the flexibility needed to operate an <br /> 14 effective subsidized employment program, particularly for individuals with substantial barriers. <br /> 15 The number of participants involved would be dictated by the funding available for <br /> 16 this program component. <br /> 17 <br /> 18 These positions and programs support the economic self-sufficiency goal by providing <br /> 19 opportunities for low-income individuals to receive additional training and job placement <br /> 20 services and to increase their wages. <br /> 21 <br /> 22 A motion was made by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner McKee to: <br /> 23 <br /> 24 1) Create four (4) permanent part-time benefited positions at 20 hours per week funded by <br /> 25 Second Family Foundation; <br /> 26 2) Create one (1) permanent part-time non-benefited position at 15 hours per week funded <br /> 27 by UNC Hospital; <br /> 28 3) Allow the Social Services Director flexibility to create temporary positions and varying limited <br /> 29 time trainee appointments for subsidized employment positions for work program participants <br /> 30 using existing and expanded work program funding; and <br /> 31 4) Accept additional federal funds by approving Budget Amendment#3-A. <br /> 32 <br /> 33 VOTE: Ayes, 6; Nays, 1 (Commissioner Jacobs) <br /> 34 <br /> 35 c. Financial Policy for Outside Agency Funding- DEFERRED <br /> 36 The Board will consider establishing a financial policy for Outside Agency Funding that <br /> 37 provides guidance on the appropriation of County funds to the non-profit community, with the <br /> 38 scope of the policy establishing funding targets and criteria. <br /> 39 <br /> 40 7c- added: My Brother's Keeper Community Challenge Recommendations for Movement <br /> 41 of Youth (MOY) to be the lead agency for My Brother's Keeper (MBK) Orange Initiative. <br /> 42 The Board considered receiving a report and proposal from the My Brother's Keeper <br /> 43 Community Challenge of Orange County, which includes a request to recognize Movement of <br /> 44 Youth as the lead agency for managing MBK- Orange, in order to enhance the structure and <br /> 45 provide the support needed for Phase II of the initiative. <br /> 46 Bonnie Hammersley reviewed this item. She said at this time there is no financial <br /> 47 impact. <br /> 48 <br /> 49 BACKGROUND: <br />