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Board approves hiring two juvenile-worker positions and renews JAG grant for CLPS case management
Summary
The Clay County Board approved filling two budgeted, entry-level juvenile-worker positions and authorized acceptance of a one‑year, $125,000 JAG grant to fund case management for the CLPS program through 2026.
The Clay County Board on May 27 approved two personnel actions related to juvenile services and accepted renewal of a Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) supporting the county’s CLPS case‑management program.
County staff requested permission to fill two open non‑secure juvenile‑worker positions. The presenter said the positions are budgeted, entry level, require about 60 college credits or relevant life experience, and do not require backfill. Commissioner Mojo moved to approve filling both positions; the board approved the motion unanimously.
In a separate item, staff said the county received notice of a JAG renewal for $125,000 to continue funding case management for the CLPS program; the grant traces to an original application in 2018 and has, staff reported, netted the county about $875,000 to date. Staff requested authorization to sign paperwork to accept the renewal, which would extend the grant to 2026. Commissioners praised the program’s fiscal benefits and moved to accept the renewal; the motion carried unanimously.
Clarifying details: two entry‑level juvenile worker positions approved for hire; qualification target is roughly 60 college credits or equivalent life experience; $125,000 JAG grant renewal approved to fund CLPS case management through 2026; staff noted long history of prior JAG awards starting from 2019.
Staff will proceed with hiring processes and complete grant paperwork as directed by the board.
