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Adopt a resolution amending the List of Numbers and Classifications of Positions to reclassify a 1.0 Full Time Equivalent Staff Analyst to a 1.0 Full Time Equivalent H&SS Planning Analyst in the Department of Health & Social Services, Administration Division
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health & Social Services (H&SS) recommends the Board adopt a resolution amending the List of Numbers and Classifications of Positions to reclassify a 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Staff Analyst to a 1.0 FTE H&SS Planning Analyst in the Administration Division
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Health & Social Services (H&SS) Administration Division provides managerial leadership for the various Divisions and includes the following units: Budget and Financial Management, Community Services and Coordination, Compliance, Contracts Management, Business Services, and Research/Planning. The Research and Planning Unit is responsible for researching and planning evidence-based practices, program outcome measures and benchmarks, special projects, and restructuring service delivery components into a unified system of care and identifying trends in populations that require services. Additional functions include analyzing legislation and assisting to identify approaches to prepare for future mandates.
The current personnel within the Research and Planning Unit include 1.0 FTE H&SS Planning Analyst and 1.0 FTE Staff Analyst, both receiving direction from the Assistant Director. The duties performed by the Staff Analyst are more consistent with the duties performed by the H&SS Planning Analyst and reclassification will more accurately demonstrate the skills and knowledge required. Projects being performed under the Staff Analyst (incumbent) position have a broader emphasis on regional impacts, are inclusive and long term, and affect multiple work processes...
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