TITLE
Title
HHS-DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH VANGUARD PROFESSIONAL STAFFING
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Sharon Barlow
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BACKGROUND
Background
Guilford County Health & Human Services Agency - Department of Social Services has utilized contracted services for staffing in Child Welfare with Vanguard Professional Staffing for social worker staffing since July 2021. Vanguard Professional Staffing is a reputable talent management organization specializing in temporary staffing solutions for human services organizations. The services provided by Vanguard have been a significant help in children’s services covering vacant positions and caseloads.
The initial contract in question was entered with a term of July 01, 2024 - September 30, 2025 with 2 options to renew in the amount of $190,000. The first term for FY25 only expended approximately $69K of the $190,000 contracted total due to shortages in available staffing with Vanguard. The first renewal was activated in FY26 for term of October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026 in the amount of $190,000. Vanguard's staffing resources increased during this current term leading to a year to date expended total of $183K. Monthly expenses have doubled over the last 2 months due to increased staffing needs within Child Welfare and reduction of availability with other temporary staffing agency partners. HHS-DSS staff are requesting an amended increase of $42,000 for a new contract total of $232,000, to the current term, to allow completion of current caseloads. These positions will assist Guilford HHS-DSS with meeting State and statutory mandates for the protection and well-being of children. State and federal reimbursements for social work activities in children's service range between 50-75%.
Social workers contracted through Vanguard have been able to assist with assessment and foster care cases, carrying caseloads, assisting with client well-being, parent referrals, participating in CFT meetings, home ...
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