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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: November 15, 2016
Action Agenda
Item No. 6-c
SUBJECT: Creation of Permanent Time-Limited Position for Group Respite Service
DEPARTMENT: Aging
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Janice Tyler, 919-245-4255
PURPOSE: To consider utilizing Administration for Community Living grant funding for a 40
hour per week time-limited Group Respite Coordinator position.
BACKGROUND: The Administration for Community Living awarded Orange County a three
year, approximately $900,000 grant in September 2015. The Orange County CARES
(Community Awareness, Respite, Educations and Support) program was one of eleven awarded
across the nation and the only one in North Carolina. The funds enable the Department on
Aging to expand services and supports for caregivers and persons with Alzheimer's disease and
related dementias so they can enjoy improved health and quality of life while also reducing
caregiver burden and social isolation.
One of the services of OC CARES is weekly Group Respite at the Passmore and Seymour
Centers, staffed by a temporary Coordinator position. Response to this service is far greater
than anticipated. The hours per week and length of appointment needed for the Coordinator
position exceeds the limit for a temporary position as allowed by the NC Retirement System
regulation and Orange County ordinance. The Department on Aging is requesting one
additional OC CARES permanent time-limited Social Worker II position through August 31, 2018
grant end.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funds already-budgeted from the Administration for Community Living
grant will pay the total cost of this new position in the current fiscal year. Additional support from
Carol Woods Retirement Community has been pledged to the OC CARES project if needed in
the next fiscal year.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Social Justice Goals are applicable to this agenda
item:
• GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND
INEQUITY
The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color;
religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or
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ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic
status.
• GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY
The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary
for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their
dependents.
• GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY
The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang
activity, substance abuse and domestic violence.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve a permanent
time-limited Social Worker II position effective November 15, 2016 through August 31, 2018.