Item Description:
title
Agmt A2311797 with MN DEED-Rehab Services, accepting grant funding to provide extended employment services expiring on 08/31/23, $83,171 (recv)
end
Resolution:
body
BE IT RESOLVED, that Agreement A2311797 with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development - Rehabilitation Services to accept grant funding for the Extended Employment Program expiring on August 31, 2023, in the receivable amount of $83,171 be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to accept and disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sponsorship and acceptance of grant funding for this program by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners does not imply a continued funding commitment by Hennepin County for this program if grant funds are no longer available.
end
Background:
The Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development-Rehabilitation Services provides an annual Extended Employment Grant to the Vocational Services Program (VSP) of the Human Services Department. VSP provides vocational rehabilitation services for Hennepin County residents who have a diagnosis of a serious mental illness and/or substance use disorder.
Vocational Services Program (VSP) is a CARF accredited program that has provided supported employment services in Hennepin County for over 35 years. VSP counselors provide a range of individualized vocational services that include job seeking skills, job development assistance, support on the job, education on accommodations/disclosure, career exploration, and benefits management counseling. In 2022, there were a total of 98 unduplicated people served. Participants are working an average of 23.79 hours per week (range of 5-40) and earning an average of $18.24 an hour (range of $12.85-$43.00).
Managers in Behavioral Health use a Racial Equity Impact Tool to guide employees and partners to make sure we are...
Click here for full text