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Read the initial posts of the other learners and respond to two. In each response, ask clarifying questions or provide suggestions for improving the learner’s budget justification.
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Budget Justification for the Phelps Hospital Caregiver Resource Center
Personnel
Director: The Director of the Caregiver Resource Center will be responsible for program oversight and implementation. Assists the Development and Marketing Departments and collaborates with Senior Hospital Leadership for and Ambulatory sites for referrals. Supervision of social worker and administrative assistant and budget. This position is a 1.0 FTE at a salary of $105,000.
Social Worker: The Social Worker will be responsible for hospital and community outreach, collaborating with staff for referrals, meeting with caregivers, assisting the resources and providing active listening and validation. This position is a 1.0 FTE at a salary of $75,000 per year
Administrative Assistant: This position will work with both the social worker and director with correspondence, informational and appointment phone calls. Assist with scheduling meetings and informational sessions. This position is a 1.0 FTE at a salary of $45,000 per year
The Subtotal Personnel is 225,000
Employee benefits are calculated at 28% which includes FICA and Federal Withholding, SDI, State Withholding, Medicare, Worker’s Compensation and Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits. The total benefits for this program are $63,000.
Total Personnel Costs are $288,000.
Operating Expenses:
Office equipment: Copier/printer/fax, telephones, desks, chairs, bookshelves $25,000
Office supplies, including caregiver resources: $10,000
Food and Drink supplies: $2,500
Continuing Education: $3,000
Travel for seminars: $5,000
The Total Operating Costs are $45,500
The Total Budget for this project is 333,500
The budget proposal for a caregiver resource center includes salaries as well as operating costs. The salaries are based upon similar salaries of current positions within the hospital system with similar responsibilities. The space for this program is already within the hospital proper thus does not include rental expenses. The operating costs are reasonable as it includes office equipment and supplies that are not already available in the space. In addition, the education and travel expenses are for continuing education for both the social worker and director to best serve the needs of the caregivers.
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