Shasta County is fortunate to have many exemplary employees. On a daily basis, their dedication, integrity, creativity, and professionalism are called upon to maintain the high quality of local public services enjoyed by the citizens of Shasta County. Their jobs are becoming more challenging as public expectations of service and demands for increased efficiency escalate. In this environment, it is important that we recognize those employees who set the standard of excellence and dedication for the entire organization. Their contribution deserves the thanks and appreciation of the entire County family and the citizens of the community.
In this spirit, the Board is being asked to recognize the Employee of the Month who has been nominated by the Employee Recognition Committee. This nomination is based on a review of all nominations using the selection criteria provided for in the Employee Recognition Policy. It is the recommendation of the Employee Recognition Committee that Brian Abbott, Clinical Program Coordinator, Health and Human Services Agency be recognized as the October 2018 Employee of the Month.
Mr. Abbott is always looking to create new systems or better ways to serve the children and families receiving intensive treatment services. He brought training to our area that increased knowledge of staff regarding engaging families, which increased family's parenting ability and supported reunification.
Upon hearing of the need for a front end process, Mr. Abbott assisted in creating a pilot WRAP (Wraparound) program to serve families prior to child welfare involvement. The WRAP is a collaborative approach to care that encourages coordination across agencies, disciplines, and communities to enhance outcomes for children and families. The WRAP Pilot has assisted families in providing support, information, and treatment so they do not need to come into the foster care system and families can remain together.
Along with his normal duties, Mr. Abbott has taken on new assignments, staff, and programs that help meet the new regulatory requirements of Continuum of Care Reform. An example of a new initiative is Presumptive Transfer. Mr. Abbott worked as a participant of 3 to provide oversight, direction, and treatment of youth being transferred to Shasta County. He coordinated services and collaborated with the foster youth's team to ensure the treatment needs of each youth are being met.
Mr. Abbott strives to protect and improve the health and well-being of children and families every day.