To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Human Resources
Meeting Date: February 3, 2026
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Department Contact: |
Cherie Johnson |
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707-234-6600 |
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Department Contact: |
Jennifer Cheek-Payan |
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707-234-6600 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Adoption of Resolution Amending the Position Allocation Table as Follows: Budget Unit 5010 (Social Services), Add 2.0 FTE, Social Worker IV-B, $76,169.60 - $92,580.80/Annually; Add 1.0 FTE Eligibility Specialist Supervisor; $63,918.40 - $77,688.00/Annually; Add 1.0, FTE Program Administrator (Family Children Services); $75,920.00 - $92,268.80/Annually; Delete 1.0 FTE Program Administrator (Position No. 2523, Adult Aging Services); $75,920.00 - $92,268.80/Annually; Delete 1.0 FTE (Position No. 4183) Registered Nurse, $80,932.80 - $98,363.20/Annually; Delete 1.0 FTE (Position No.4361) Screener, $42,203.20 - $51,272.00/Annually
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Recommended Action/Motion:
recommendation
Adopt Resolution amending the Position Allocation Table: budget unit 5010 (Social Services), add 2.0 FTE, Social Worker IV-B, $76,169.60 - $92,580.80/annually; add 1.0 FTE Eligibility Specialist Supervisor; $63,918.40 - $77,688.00/annually; add 1.0, FTE Program Administrator (Family Children Services); $75,920.00 - $92,268.80/annually; delete 1.0 FTE, Program Administrator (position no. 2523, Adult Aging Services); $75,920.00 - $92,268.80/annually; delete 1.0 FTE (position no. 4183) Registered Nurse, $80,932.80 - $98,363.20/annually; delete 1.0 FTE (position no.4361) Screener, $42,203.20 - $51,272.00/annually; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On June 24, 2025, the Board of Supervisors adopted the Master Position Allocation Table for the FY 2025-2026 Budget, Resolution Number 25-111.
Summary of Request:
The Human Resources Department is charged, as part of the overall maintenance of the classification and compensation plan, to evaluate current classifications, create new classifications (including appropriate salary levels), reclassify positions, examine requests for salary grade adjustments, analyze allocations, and make recommendations for additions, modifications, and corrections.
The Department of Social Services requests several position changes across multiple units to improve service delivery and case management. Within the Family and Children’s Services Resource Family Approval Unit, the department proposes to delete one Registered Nurse position (position number 4183) and add one Social Worker IV-B position to assist with monthly contacts, case plans, transition plans, and supportive services, thereby enhancing client services and case management.
An additional 1.0 FTE Social Worker IV-B position is requested to address caseload demands in the Fort Bragg region, encompassing the coastline from Gualala to Westport. This new position will respond to and investigate reports of elder or dependent adult abuse, improving service capacity and case management.
As part of the budget validation process, Department of Social Services ran a mock staffing model to ensure fiscal neutrality. In this analysis positions were removed from their respective division and added to the appropriate division. This is why the department requests the addition and deletion of a Program Administrator from Adults to Family Children Services.
Finally, within the Employment & Family Assistance Services Unit, the department proposes to delete one vacant Screener position (position number 4361) and add one Eligibility Specialist Supervisor position to align with the first contact resolution model that emphasizes efficient and consistent eligibility determinations. This supervisory role will provide oversight to the newly established Eligibility Specialist unit, support staff training, and ensure consistent application of eligibility rules and procedures.
The impact below for this fiscal year is calculated at step 5 and includes the cost of benefits. The recurring cost shown below is calculated at step 5, including the cost of benefits.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not adopt recommendation and direct staff.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government
Supervisorial District: All
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: Budget Unit 5010 |
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current f/y cost: $66,622 additional (includes cost of benefits) |
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budget clarification: Department to work with fiscal. |
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annual recurring cost: $192,465 additional (includes cost of benefits) |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): No |
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revenue agreement: N/A |
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: N/A
CEO Liaison: Executive Office
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Adopted |
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Date: February 3, 2026 |
Executed Item Type: Resolution |
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Number: 26-014 |
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