Priority 1: Provide Leadership on Priority Community Issues
Emergent
In Progress
On Track
Complete
In addition to the delivery of effective and integrated direct services, HHS will provide leadership on key issues affecting the community. Specific projects and their status are listed below:
Project 1: Inform decision-makers on priority community issues
Emergent
In Progress
On Track
Complete
Project 2: Coordinate a community and county-wide response to trauma and resilience (**ONGOING**)
Emergent
In Progress
On Track
Complete
Project 3: Create an inventory of events and organizations aligned around priority community issues (**ON HOLD**)
Emergent
In Progress
On Track
Complete
Project 4: Serve as speaker or panelist at key community events (**ON HOLD**)
Emergent
In Progress
On Track
Complete
Project 5: Leverage existing funding streams to develop additional homeless housing options
Emergent
In Progress
On Track
Complete
Priority 2: Deliver Effective and Integrated HHS Services
Emergent
In Progress
On Track
Complete
HHS will take steps to maximize the quality, efficiency and impact of services delivered directly by the Department. This includes promoting more awareness, coordination and integration between HHS divisions, programs and services. Specific projects and their status are listed below:
Project 1: Create and hold an HHS-wide staff meeting or resource fair
Emergent
In Progress
On Track
Complete
Project 2: Design and convene an integrated work teams for homelessness, and people receiving child welfare and CalWORKs services.
Emergent
In Progress
On Track
Complete
Project 3: Implement transformation of the foster care system through CoC reform (**ONGOING**)
Emergent
In Progress
On Track
Complete
Project 4: Evaluate methods to share client information across divisions
Emergent
In Progress
On Track
Complete
Project 5: Grow public information efforts, including launching the website and deepening social media presence
Emergent
In Progress
On Track
Complete
Project 6: Design 2-1-1 information and referral system
Emergent
In Progress
On Track
Complete
Priority 3: Attract and Retain the Next Generation Workforce
Emergent
In Progress
On Track
Complete
HHS seeks to attract a diverse, qualified and motivated workforce, as well as support the retention and professional advancement of our employees. Specific projects and their status are listed below:
Project 1: Develop a telecommute/telework pilot in Human Services and In-Home Supportive Services (**NOW A 2020 PROJECT**)
Emergent
In Progress
On Track
Complete
Project 2: Complete a study analyzing which positions and types of work are amenable and feasible to alternative work schedules
Emergent
In Progress
On Track
Complete
Project 3: Develop opportunities, resources, and guidelines for an HHS mentorship program
Emergent
In Progress
On Track
Complete
Project 4: Work with HR to explore classification retitling - starting first with Environmental Health and Animal Services and Adult System of Care
Emergent
In Progress
On Track
Complete
Project 5: Develop a summary of existing recruitment at universities and develop a plan to expand internships
Emergent
In Progress
On Track
Complete
Priority 4: Promote Financial Sustainability
Emergent
In Progress
On Track
Complete
HHS will remain diligent in its efforts to continually strengthen efficiency and sound financial management, as well as anticipate shifts in the funding environment and proactively develop innovative funding models. Specific projects and their status are listed below:
Project 1: Support CEO and Facilities to identify funding, procurement and construction models for new HHS Building
Emergent
In Progress
On Track
Complete
Project 2: Develop and produce management-level fiscal reports in new finance systems
Emergent
In Progress
On Track
Complete
Project 3: Develop + begin structured trainings for managers and supervisors (**NOW A 2020 PROJECT**)
Emergent
In Progress
On Track
Complete
Project 4: Expand Medi-Cal Administrative Activities program to include nonprofit partners
Emergent
In Progress
On Track
Complete
Project 5: Maximize utilization of mental health Medi-Cal Federal Financial Participation
Emergent
In Progress
On Track
Complete
Project 6: Develop a 3-year MHSA fiscal plan with community input
Emergent
In Progress
On Track
Complete
Project 7: Develop cross-functional teams to help HHS in its pursuit of new funding opportunities
Emergent
In Progress
On Track
Complete