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Serving with Integrity: Inside the County’s Social Services Special Investigations Unit
Behind the scenes at the Department of Social Services (DSS) is a highly trained and compassionate team dedicated to protecting vital community resources while ensuring families in need continue receiving support. This month, we had the opportunity to meet with Social Services Investigators to learn more about the important work being done by the Special Investigations Unit (SIU).
Recognizing October 20-26 as Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is a weeklong event that raises awareness about lead poisoning and how to prevent it in children. Check out this article from SLOCEA Steward, Haleigh Hayes.
Upcoming Health Care Committee Meeting
Every year in May and July, Human Resources staff meet with the Health Care Committee, made up of representatives from each of the County’s bargaining units. On July 9, 2024, the County will hold its second Health Care Committee meeting with the representatives and will be providing their 2025 Renewal Presentation, which should include renewal rates for January 2025…
GIThrive: A Great Benefit for Employees!
As soon as I learned about this free benefit, I signed up for it and scheduled a meeting with a dietitian through the GI Thrive app. I connected with the dietician, and we discussed my goals …
“SLO County Is Lucky To Have A Strong Advocate Like SLOCEA”
After working for the past year in a position represented by a very large union I have been reflecting on my time as a member of SLOCEA…