Section 3844 - Financial Incentive Programs Funding Category(a) The Financial Incentive Programs Funding Category may fund financial assistance programs that address one or more of the occupational shortages identified in the County's Workforce Needs Assessment. Financial Incentive Programs include: (3) Loan assumption programs.(b) Scholarships and stipends shall pay or reimburse individuals for expenses, or a portion of the expenses, associated with participation in programs and/or activities paid for under a funding category in Section 3840.(c) Financial incentive programs may be utilized to encourage the recruitment and retention of the following populations:(1) Individuals who can fill identified occupational shortages or have the skills needed by Public Mental Health System employers, as identified in the County's most recent Workforce Needs Assessment, such as those in a licensed profession or those with a proficiency in a language other than English.(2) Individuals with client and/or family member experience who are participating in Workforce Education and Training programs and/or activities paid for through a funding category in Section 3840.(3) Individuals with client and/or family member experience who are participating in an education or training program designed to lead to employment in the Public Mental Health System.(d) The County may contract with a fiduciary entity, university or accredited educational institution to establish a financial incentive program.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 3844
1. New section filed 11-4-2009; operative 12-4-2009 (Register 2009, No. 45). Note: Authority cited: Section 5898, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 5820 and 5822, Welfare and Institutions Code.
1. New section filed 11-4-2009; operative 12-4-2009 (Register 2009, No. 45).