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Department of Human Resources
To: Board of County Commissioners
From: Decorah Andersons, Assistant Director — Hurnan Resources
RE: 2022 2023 Enhancement Funds/Retention Incentive
Enhancement Funds Incentive Payment
Date: 2/27/2023
CC: Dell Anderson
Request Summary:
In September 2022, Grant County received "Enhancement Funds" from the Washington State
Health Care Authority eannarked for Behavioral Health Workforce Stabilization. The County
has received $806,234.13 in these funds that are ready to be dispersed to staff. The County will
provide a one-time incentive payment to all eligible employees in the following manner:
a) A one-time $8,000 Retention incentive payment will be provided to all eligible non -
represented individuals.
b) To be eligible the individual must be actively employed by Renew as of November I.,
2022 and
c) To be -eligible the individual must agree to maintain employment from January 1
2023 to December 31, 2023.
d) A full incentive payment will be paid to each individual. There will be no proration
per FTE.
HR Director Recommendation:
I have reviewed this request along with any applicable .1 Recommend Approval
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policy and contract language. 'El I do not Recommend Approval
Other Factors:
- The funds are provided by the state through a workforce stabilization funding. If not
used, they will have to be returned. The purpose is to intent employees to come to and
remain at Renew.
- The stipend for represented employees will be authorized through a separate
memorandum of understanding with Teamster 760 and Grant County Public Employees
Association.
- The stipend for non -represented employees does not include employees outside the
Behavioral Health group (excludes DCL).
DATED:F ruary 27, 2023
By:
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Danny E'. Stone, Com issioner — District I
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Cindy Car&r, CommissiVner — District 3
Grant County Human Resources - PO BOX 37 - 35 C Street NW.) Ephrata, WA 98,823 - (509) 754-2011