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El Futuro Revised Budget Form - $50K.xlsx <br />Opioid Settlement Strategies RFA Budget Narrative <br />Agency El Futuro, Inc. <br />Proposed Program Title <br />Orange County Latino Early Intervention <br />Program <br />Year 2025 Year 2026 Year 2027 <br />Direct Personnel and Fringe Benefits Direct Personnel and Fringe Benefits Direct Personnel and Fringe Benefits <br />Other Direct Costs (Non-Personnel)Other Direct Costs (Non-Personnel)Other Direct Costs (Non-Personnel) <br />Subcontractor/Consultant Services Subcontractor/Consultant Services Subcontractor/Consultant Services <br />Administrative Costs Administrative Costs Administrative Costs <br />N/A N/A N/A <br />Administrative costs are essential to the successful implementation, oversight, and sustainability of the SBIRT Latino <br />Early Intervention Program. These costs ensure that the program operates efficiently, adheres to financial and <br />regulatory compliance requirements, and is effectively managed to maximize impact. Administrative functions also <br />support staff coordination, data reporting, and stakeholder communication, which are critical for the program’s long- <br />term success. <br />El Futuro will allocate appropriate administrative resources to financial oversight and grant compliance to ensure that all <br />program expenditures align with the Orange County Opioid Settlement Fund requirements. This includes budget <br />tracking, financial reporting, and audit preparation to maintain transparency and accountability. The finance and grants <br />management team will handle fund disbursement, expense reconciliation, and compliance monitoring to ensure that <br />funds are used effectively and in accordance with all contractual obligations. <br />Administrative support is also necessary to manage day-to-day program logistics, staff coordination, and internal <br />reporting. This includes maintaining client records, processing expenses and data, and managing evaluation <br />requirements. These functions ensure smooth program operations, prevent service gaps, and facilitate timely <br />communication between CHWs, clinicians, funders, and community stakeholders. <br />Finally, administrative funds will support the maintenance and enhancement of El Futuro’s electronic record systems <br />and other data management tools needed to track SBIRT screenings, client referrals, program outcomes, etc. This <br />ensures that all program data is secure, accurate, and accessible for performance evaluation. <br />N/A N/A <br />The budgeted project team will integrate SBIRT into El Futuro’s existing mental health services and community outreach <br />efforts to increase early identification of substance use concerns, expand access to intervention services, and build a <br />sustainable framework for opioid prevention and treatment within the Latino community. The Substance Use Counselor <br />will directly engage with individuals at risk, while the Clinical Project Manager will strengthen system-level <br />coordination and program oversight, and the Director of Substance Use Program will provide leadership and <br />development of partnerships and strategy. Together, these two key positions will form the backbone of the SBIRT <br />Latino Early Intervention Program, ensuring that the initiative is effectively implemented, culturally appropriate, and <br />impactful. <br />The Substance Use Counselor is a critical role for the project, ensuring that screenings, brief interventions, and referrals <br />to treatment are conducted in a culturally and linguistically responsive manner. The Substance Use Counselor will <br />provide direct support to individuals flagged during SBIRT screenings, offering brief interventions and connecting them <br />to appropriate services. This position will also support the training and mentorship of Community Health Workers <br />(CHWs), ensuring that screenings and interventions adhere to best practices in early intervention and harm reduction. <br />The Clinical Project Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing program implementation, ensuring fidelity to SBIRT <br />protocols, and strengthening partnerships with local healthcare providers. This position will coordinate referral <br />pathways, ensuring that individuals identified as at risk for substance use concerns have seamless access to recovery <br />support and behavioral health care. Additionally, the Project Manager will track and evaluate program outcomes, <br />overseeing data collection, reporting, and continuous quality improvement efforts. This position will monitor client <br />engagement, program effectiveness, and treatment access to ensure that services remain responsive to community <br />needs and aligned with evidence-based early intervention strategies. The Director of Substance Use Program is a <br />driving role for the project by helping deliver training to the CHWs. This position will also lead partnership development <br />throughout the project. The Director of Substance Use Program will lead strategic development of the project and <br />support implementation. <br />N/A N/A <br />N/A N/A N/A <br />Narrative <br />Docusign Envelope ID: F9F7570C-C091-421D-AC0C-65AF7CC943BB