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Agmt A2311832 with MN DEED-Rehab Services accepting grant funding, 07/01/23?06/30/24, $275,546 (recv)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Agreement A2311832 with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development? Rehabilitation Services to accept grant funding for the Extended Employment Program during the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, in the receivable amount of $275,546 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.
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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).
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