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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-532-E DSS - OC Schools MOU for teen parent social worker of case management services DocuSign Envelope ID:43AE855E-F337-42FD-9D72-E26B8322A5F5 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Between ORANGE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES And ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) entered into the 01 day of .5,41,-{, 201(40 between the Orange County Department of Social Services (DSS) and Orange County Schools (OCS) outlines the responsibilities of both parties to provide services for pregnant and parenting adolescents within the Orange County School district through the Orange County Adolescent Parenting Program (APP). This Memorandum of Understanding is effective beginning July 1, 2011,4, and ending June 30. 20N) A. Orange County Department of Social Services agrees to: 1. Provide a Teen Parent Social Worker to do case management services for pregnant and parenting teens in the Orange County School district working toward their high school diploma or equivalency. These services shall include prevention of the adolescents' second pregnancy, completion of their high school education, and prevention of abuse/neglect of their children as well as primary pregnancy prevention consultation and education with individuals and student groups. 2. Supervise directly the Teen Parent Social Worker, a County employee who is accountable to DSS. 3. Include the OCS liaison on the hiring committee any time a new Teen Parent Social Worker for Orange County Schools must be hired. B. Orange County Schools agrees to: 1. Assign a liaison to provide coordination and oversight of the Orange County Adolescent Parenting Program in the school district. 2. Provide a furnished office and parking space at Orange High School, office equipment, clerical support, and telephone access at no charge to the Orange County Department of Social Services. C. Both the Orange County Department of Social Services and Orange County Schools agree to: 1. Develop procedures for referrals and the provision of services for pregnant and parenting students in Orange County Schools. 1 Revised 8/2016 DocuSign Envelope ID:43AE855E-F337-42FD-9D72-E26B8322A5F5 2. Coordinate efforts regarding work assignments and leave time such as sick, vacation, etc. for the Teen Parent Social Worker. 3. Use the interviewing and selection process utilized by DSS for the hiring of the Teen Parent Social Worker in accordance with Orange County policy and procedures. 4. Evaluate the job performance of the Teen Parent Social Worker on an annual basis. If Orange County Schools determines that the Teen Parent Social Worker's performance or professional interactions are inadequate or inappropriate, Orange County Schools may request that DSS initiate appropriate action to correct that employee's deficiencies, or to terminate that employee's involvement with Orange County Schools, if indicated. 5. Comply with the Orange County Personnel Ordinance and the State Personnel Act and provide sufficient documentation to support any disciplinary concern regarding the performance or professional interactions of the Teen Parent Social Worker. D. Access to OCS Premises 1. All parties acknowledge that N.C. General Statute 14-208.18 prohibits anyone required to register as a sex offender under Article 27A of Chapter 14 of the General Statues from knowingly being on the premises of any school or other facility dedicated to the care of minors. DSS shall conduct criminal record and background checks on the Teen Parent Social Worker and any other DSS employees or volunteers, who, pursuant to this Agreement, will work on Orange County Schools' property and/or have direct contact with Orange County Schools' students. The checks shall include at a minimum checks of the State Sex Offender and Public Protection Registration Program, the State Sexually Violent Predator Registration Program, and the National Sex Offender Registry ("the Registries"), which may be completed at no cost by accessing the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry website at hqp:// exoffendcl.nebi.v»/. DSS shall provide the names and identifying information to OCS prior to assigning any employee or volunteer to work at an OCS school, and DSS personnel shall not begin any services that involve direct interaction with students until the background checks are completed. DSS shall not assign any employee or volunteer to a role that may involve direct student contact, at Orange County Schools' events, or on Orange County Schools property if (1) said individual has been convicted of a felony; (2) said individual has been convicted of any crime, whether misdemeanor or felony, involving sex, violence, or drugs; or (3) in the judgment of OCS, said individual has engaged in any crime or conduct indicating that the individual may pose a threat to the safety or well-being of student or school personnel. 2. The public schools and school-sponsored events of Orange County shall remain at all times under the authority of the Board, the Superintendent, and the individual school principals. DSS shall ensure that the Social Worker and any other DSS agents or employees comply with any and all rules, regulations, or directives of the Board, the Superintendent or Superintendent's designee at all times while all on school premises or at school-sponsored events. 2 Revised 8/2016 DocuSign Envelope ID:43AE855E-F337-42FD-9D72-E26B8322A5F5 E. Records and Confidentiality of Student Information I. DSS agrees that any student records obtained in the course of providing services under this agreement shall be subject to the confidentiality and disclosure provisions of applicable federal and state statutes and regulations, and OCS policies. The Social Worker shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and OCS policies, including but not limited to laws, regulations and policies regarding access to confidential student records. The Social Worker may have access to confidential student records or to any personally identifiable information of any OCS student only to the extent allowed under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and applicable OCS policies and procedures, which require either a legitimate educational interest or written consent from the parent/adult student before records may be viewed. Nothing in this agreement provides the Social Worker, DSS or its agents the right of access to any individual student's records. All student records shall be kept in a secure location preventing access by unauthorized individuals. The Social Worker shall not forward to any person other than the parent/adult student or OCS any student record, including, but not limited to, the student's identity, without the written consent of the parent/adult student and OCS. Upon termination of this Agreement, the Social Worker shall turn over to OCS all student records of OCS students to whom the Social Worker has provided services under this Agreement. F. In General 1. This MOU shall be reviewed at least annually, prior to June 1 and may be terminated by either party upon 60 days written notice. 2. The MOU contains the entire understanding of the parties and shall not be altered, amended or modified, except by an agreement in writing executed by the duly authorized officials of both parties. 3. Both Orange County Schools and the Orange County Department of Social Services agree to and understand the conditions outlined in the MOU. 4. By executing this MOU Orange County Schools and Orange County Department of Social Services affirm that they are and shall remain in compliance with Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes and certify that they has not been identified, and have not utilized the services of any agent or subcontractor, on the list created by the State Treasurer pursuant to G.S. 147-86.58. 5. This MOU together with any amendments or modifications may be executed electronically. All electronic signatures affixed hereto evidence the intent of the Parties to comply with Article 11A and Article 40 of the North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 66. [SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW] 3 Revised 8/2016 DocuSign Envelope ID:43AE855E-F337-42FD-9D72-E26B8322A5F5 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this contract to be signed by its duly authorized officials. FOR AND ON BEHALF OF: FOR AND ON BEHALF OF: ORANGE COUNTY DEPARTMENT THE ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS OF SOC OSEgLWCES DocuSigned by: Nat Wok, Pr. "- 1,1, Mil nALIE19.6A.83B4S5 Ii1,44-64,7413B,z44W Director, Orange County Superintendent, Orange County Schools Department of Social Services 4 Revised 8/2016