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Adopt a resolution and plaque of appreciation honoring Teresa Tomei-Klaman, Social Services Worker, upon her retirement from the Department of Health & Social Services, Older and Disabled Adults Services Division with over 29 years of dedicated service to Solano County
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services (H&SS) recommends the Board adopt a resolution and plaque of appreciation honoring Teresa Tomei-Klaman, Social Services Worker, upon her retirement from the Older & Disabled Adults Services Division with over 29 years of dedicated service to Solano County.
SUMMARY/ DISCUSSION:
Ms. Klaman began her career on November 1, 1987 as a Social Services Assistant working for Health and Social Services, Child Welfare Services for 18 years, serving families and children by providing transportation to appointments, supervising visitation, and educating clients on matters pertaining to lifestyle changes and home management.
On February 27, 2005, Ms. Klaman transferred to the Older and Disabled Adult Services Division at 275 Beck Avenue in Fairfield as a Social Services Worker. In this assignment, Ms. Klaman provided transportation to older and disabled clients, assisted in-home care providers in filing workers’ compensation claims and, in 2012, became a member of the Provider Enrollment team, where she assisted thousands of individuals in enrolling as providers for the In-Home Supportive Services program.
Some of Ms. Klaman’s most proud achievements include the development of the workers’ compensation policy and procedure manual for IHSS care providers, and her participation in the implementation of the online Registration, Enrollment, and Video Application (REVA) system to streamline Provider Orientation processes.
Ms. Klaman retires effective June 16, 2017 with over 29 years of dedicated service to Solano County Health and Social Services, Older & Disabled Adults Services division.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost of providing the plaque of appreciation is included in the County’s FY 2017/18 Adopted Budget. There is no additional County cost.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board may choose not to adopt the resolution and plaque of appreciation honoring Teresa Tomei-Klaman. This is not recommended as it is an opportunity to acknowledge the dedicated service of Solano County employees.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
There is no other agency involvement.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION