Attachment A
Voorhis and Associates will provide technical assistance specifically to 1) policy and procedure development and documentation, 2) curriculum development and staff training, and 3) transition and move in assistance to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the new Juvenile Hall: |
I. Policy and Procedure Development and Documentation ($211,803) |
In order to ensure compliance with the Corrections Standards Authority requirements for opening and operating a new juvenile facility 250 new or rewritten policies and procedures with related forms and operational post orders need to be developed. The Probation Department Juvenile Hall staff does not have experience in writing uniform policies and procedures according to the required standards. Mr. Milosovich will train staff to draft policies and procedures, which he will then review and modify as required. He will provide guidance and expertise in developing procedures that will limit liability for the County through its operations. Mr. Milosovich will also draft specialized policies. Probation staff have made progress in writing the policies and procedures; however Voorhis Associates, and specifically Mr. Milosovich’s expertise, are needed at this juncture to complete the development of the policies and procedures. |
II. Curriculum Development and Staff Training ($40,214) |
Voorhis Associates will develop the training curriculum and teaching materials to enable the Probation Department to provide training to its 120 staff members who will operate the new facility. There are no other local trainers who have the expertise, experience, or project familiarity to perform this function. Mr. Milosovich will identify key operational functions and provide training both to management and line staff. The Probation Department has not had the depth in staffing to relieve those few managers who have the knowledge and experience to develop the required curriculum, and is not able to coordinate the staff training that will ensure a smooth transition to the new facility. |
III. Transition and Move-In Assistance ($74,926) |
As the current Juvenile Hall facilities are transitioned to the new facility, one overseer will need to coordinate the movement of juveniles, food services production, medical services, as well as coordinate the movements of the Court and the Probation Department Staff. Once again, the Probation Department does not have the depth in staffing to relieve those few managers who have the knowledge and experience to accomplish this task. Regarding food delivery and medical services it will mean providing services to youth in both the old and new facilities for a certain period of time during the transition period. Mr. Milosovich will troubleshoot existing systems and develop processes and procedures that will enable a smooth and efficient transition. He will also review security and construction plans for safety and security viability as well. |
The agreement includes all provisions that are required by county ordinance and administrative memoranda, including but not limited to insurance, hold harmless, non-discrimination, equal benefits and a contractor jury service policy. |