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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: June 27, 2006 Action Agenda Item No. 5-n~ SUBJECT: Contract Renewal with Employment Security Commission for Job Placement Services at the Skills Development Center DEPARTMENT: Social Services PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): Renewal Contract INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Coston, 245-2802 Gwen Price. 245-2885 PURPOSE: To renew the contract with the Employment Security Commission for services to Work First clients and other residents at the Skills Development/JobLink Center. BACKGROUND: The Department of Social Services has had a contract with Employment Security since July 1, 1998. Assisting families making the transition from welfare to work is crucial for a successfial Work First program. The Employment Security Commission is the state authority for job development and placement. The purpose of this contract is to assist Work First participants to gain employment by providing job development and placement services. Services provided under this contract have been instrumental in assisting the County to meet and exceed the Work First employment goals for the past four years. The renewal contract for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 pays for 50% of a counselor to be located at the Skills Development Center to assist Work First participants. Employment Security will pay the remaining costs for afull-time permanent position. This allows for full-time coverage by the Employment Security Commission at the Skills Development/JobLink Center. Services that will be provided through this contract include: providing labor market information to employers and job seekers, completing first stop registration for Work First participants, assisting Work First participants to locate employment through referrals and job development, and maintaining data on employments obtained and job development activities. The job counselor provided services to 149 Work First participants. This position provides job search and jab referral assistance to other unemployed and underemployed customers at the Skills Development/JobLink Center. As required by law, the Social Services Board has reviewed the renewal contract and recommends it to the Commissioners for approval.