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File #: 20-697    Version: 1 Name: Retitle Group Counselor Classifications
Type: Resolution Status: Consent Calendar
In control: Probation
On agenda: 10/6/2020 Final action: 10/6/2020
Title: Adopt a resolution amending the Alphabetical Listing of Classes and Salaries to retitle the classifications Group Counselor (Entry), Group Counselor, and Group Counselor (Senior) to Juvenile Correctional Counselor (Entry), Juvenile Correctional Counselor, and Juvenile Correctional Counselor (Senior)
District: All
Attachments: 1. A - Resolution, 2. Minute Order, 3. Adopted Resolution
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Adopt a resolution amending the Alphabetical Listing of Classes and Salaries to retitle the classifications Group Counselor (Entry), Group Counselor, and Group Counselor (Senior) to Juvenile Correctional Counselor (Entry), Juvenile Correctional Counselor, and Juvenile Correctional Counselor (Senior)

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Published Notice Required? Yes ____ No _X _
Public Hearing Required? Yes ____ No _X _

DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:

The Department of Human Resources recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to amend the Alphabetical Listing of Classes and Salaries to retitle the classifications Group Counselor (Entry), Group Counselor, and Group Counselor (Senior) to Juvenile Correctional Counselor (Entry), Juvenile Correctional Counselor, and Juvenile Correctional Counselor (Senior).

SUMMARY:

The proposed amendment to the Alphabetical Listing of Classes and Salaries to amend the titles of the Group Counselor (Entry), Group Counselor, and Group Counselor (Senior) classification specifications is to provide a more accurate reflection of what the incumbents are responsible for and to help provide clarity for recruitment purposes. On September 9, 2020, the Civil Service Commission amended the classification descriptions. The final step is to amend the titles within the salary schedule.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:

There is no financial impact in adopting the resolution as the recommended action does not change the salary ranges for the classifications. The costs associated with preparing the agenda item are nominal and absorbed by the department's FY2020/21 Adopted Budget.

DISCUSSION:

The proposed amendment to the Alphabetical Listing of Classes and Salaries to amend the titles of the Group Counselor (Entry), Group Counselor, and Group Counselor (Senior) classification specifications will align with the titles of comparable classification specifications in surrounding agencies. The amendments will also more accurately reflect the duties o...

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