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Adopt a resolution and plaque of appreciation honoring Patricia A. Jacobs, Office Assistant III, Health & Social Services Department, Public Health Division, Older & Disabled Adult Services Bureau, upon her retirement with over 32 years of dedicated public service to Solano County
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services recommends that the Board adopt a resolution and plaque of appreciation honoring Patricia A. Jacobs, Office Assistant III, Health & Social Services Department, Public Health Division, Older & Disabled Adult Services Bureau, upon her retirement with over 32 years of dedicated public service to Solano County.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION
Patricia A. Jacobs began her career with Solano County on March 3, 1987 as a Clerical Support Specialist in the Animal Control Division. In Animal Control, Ms. Jacobs was responsible for animal adoptions, redemption (returning animals to their owners), selling dog licenses, balancing funds collected, preparing deposits, answering telephones, and dispatching calls to animal control officers.
In October 2000, Ms. Jacobs transferred to the Older & Disabled Adult Services (ODAS) Bureau as In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) clerk where she was responsible for creating IHSS case folders, assigning IHSS cases to social workers, splitting IHSS cases, closing IHSS cases, requesting IHSS cases from Records, keeping forms stocked and organized. In 2005, she became a Unit Clerk serving two ODAS Units where she processed both IHSS and Adult Protective Services intakes and referrals. Since 2013, Ms. Jacobs has worked the IHSS application intake line, processing applications for IHSS services. Ms. Jacobs has been an advocate for seniors and individuals with disabilities, and consistently willing to help her fellow coworkers, supervisors and managers administer services to Solano County residents needing assistance. Ms. Jacobs will officially retire effective October 4, 2019 after providing more than 32 years of service in a professional, compassionate and responsible manner.
FINANCING:
The cost associated with preparing this agenda item is nominal and absorbed by the Department’s FY2019/20 Adopted Budget. The costs associated with preparation and purchase of the resolution materials and plaque are included in the Board’s FY2019/20 Adopted Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board may choose not to present a resolution and a plaque of appreciation to Ms. Jacobs. This is not recommended as it is an opportunity to acknowledge Ms. Jacobs for her dedication and service to Solano County.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION