Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton, Interim Executive Director
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Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of two positions effective May 31, 2025 to support the Health Prevention & Coordinated Care division.
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Background and Discussion:
Request to create two new positions (Resource Navigator) in the general funds aimed at connecting Harris County residents to federal/state/local benefit programs and internal and external programs and services.
Expected Impact:
These two new positions (Resource Navigator) will assist Harris County residents with applications for federal, state, and local benefit programs, ensuring timely follow-up. Additionally, they will facilitate connections to Harris County Public Health services and other community resources, addressing identified needs related to social determinants of health.
Alternative Options: N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N: Improve the health behaviors of community members.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): O3: Increase utilization of health-related public benefits.
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
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