3. Social Services position-private day care programs

RECEIVED DEC 9 2013 SELF-DECLARATION PROPOSAL FOR DAY CARE PROVIDERS ASS COUNTY COMMISSION December 2013 In October of 2013, County Social Service Staff were informed by NDDHS of new federal requirements regarding Self-Declared Day Care Providers that would begin January 1, 2014. These requirements include the addition of two home visits per year per provider which were not required in the past. In addition, other home inspections are required if the registrant moves in the meantime to the new residence. If there are concerns or violations noted in the home inspection for the Self-Declared providers, continued monitoring for compliance is required. • NDDHS has stated that the County Social Services is their defined designee to provide oversight and ensure compliance to the requirements of the program. • The Self-Declared requirements are primarily the same collection of information as required for fully licensed Day Care providers. • Starting in November of 2013, Self-Declared cases are reimbursed at the same monthly rate of the Day Care licensing rates. (Currently $18.61/case/month - July 2014 an increase to $19.36 plus$15/case yearly registration.) Cass County Social Services has averaged 130 Self-Declared providers over the past year; 50% of whom are New Americans who need interpreters to understand the regulations. Many providers move within the first year, so another initial visit will be needed. There is not sufficient staff resources to meet the new standards for these new mandated requirements. PROPOSAL: Add a full time Human Service Aide II (HSA II), Grade E, who will have primary responsibility for the Self- Declared process. The position will be funded, in part, through state dollars that the county will begin receiving as of November 1, 2013 for the provision of Self-Declared registrations. 1 Full-Time Position—A13/E Human Service Aide II Base Salary $30,466 Benefits: 17,687 Equipment/Training 3.840 Total $51,993 Resources to fund position Estimated revenue $31,558.80(Jan.-Dec. 2014 reg. fee and monthly support) Estimated revenue 5,000 (Nov. & Dec. 2013 reg. fee and monthly support) Adjustment to 2014 Budget 3,000 (Adjustment from Adobe Pro purchase) Adjustment to 2014 Budget 2,900 (reducing preference personnel contract 4 hrs/wk) Total $42,458.80 Difference $ 9,534.20 SUGGESTED MOTION: Move to approve the full-time Human Service Aide II (HSA II)Grade E position as proposed.