Social Services Agency
OCEA members in the Social Services Agency are represented by union stewards and a professional staff of labor relations representatives. Standing together, every OCEA member in the Social Services Agency plays a role in achieving better wages, retirement security and fair rights on the job.
The information below is a resource for all OCEA members in the Social Services Agency. Below, you will find a list of stewards and staff representatives for OCEA members assigned to the Social Services Agency. You’ll also find the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which is the negotiated union contract that sets forth the wages, hours and working conditions guiding your employment. And you can also find updates and news from OCEA about what’s happening in your agency and across the County.
Stay informed: Union news that affects you!
OCEA Safety Survey: Take action NOW!
April 22, 2020
Over these past few weeks, many of you have expressed concerns with insufficient social distancing and personal protective equipment at your worksites. Your coworkers and OCEA Stewards report that managers are resisting alternatives to in-person meetings/visits for non-imminent cases that reduce exposure to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
911 Dispatchers recognized during National Telecommunicators Week!
April 15, 2020
April 12 -18 is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week recognizing the contributions of our public safety dispatchers. Across the nation in times of intense personal crisis and community-wide disasters, these public servants are the first voices our residents hear when they call for help.
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Update
April 14, 2020
Late last week County Human Resource Services (HRS) sent a notice to workers currently enrolled in a pre-tax Dependent Care Reimbursement Account (DCRA).
Attention SSA Workers: Important COVID-19 Update
April 14, 2020
Over these past few weeks, many of you have expressed concerns with insufficient social distancing and personal protective equipment at your worksites. Your coworkers and OCEA Stewards report that managers are resisting alternatives to in-person meetings/visits for non-imminent cases that reduce exposure to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
COVID-19 Update from OCEA
April 8, 2020
You and your co-workers continue to make the community proud and grateful as you provide essential services to County residents with remarkable dedication and professionalism. It is public health professionals and other essential workers who are key to helping pull us through the historic COVID-19 pandemic.
Safety Conditions in OC Detention Facilities
April 6, 2020
As we enter a new week, I again want to say thank you for all you do for our community on the front-lines of the fight against COVID-19. You have all served with courage and professionalism in the face of the pandemic.
Public workers meet COVID-19 crisis head-on
April 3, 2020
The Voice of OC digital news publication printed an editorial written by OCEA that reflects the commitment, professionalism and dedication you and your fellow OCEA members have demonstrated to the community as the COVID-19 pandemic has unfolded. The article has my by-line but it is actually written by all of you and the work you do every day to keep Orange County safe in dangerous times.
RECAP—OCEA Membership Briefing Call-in
April 1, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis caused OCEA to examine how to successfully continue to do the essential work of advocating for your health and safety on the job. OCEA has led by example by closing our building to the public and providing all staff members with the ability to telecommute. Your health and safety remain our focus as the pandemic unfolds.
SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY STEWARDS
Kendall Ackroyd
Alfonso Alvarez
Olivia Astran
Adrian Bogarin
Denise Boyd
Felicia Burkeman
Shannon Captain
Monica Caudle
Julian Cervantes
Yajaira Cervantes
Daniel Cruz
Eva Cruz
Jose Flores
Cheryl Fuller
Jose Gomez
Michelle Grahovac
Tricia Guinto
Stephanie Hardy
Minda Herman
Laura Hosfeld
Jeff Kanarek
Caryn Llewellyn
Randy Lopez
Chelsea Luevano
Jake Lyon
Stephanie Marquina
Santiago Mendez
Michael Mestas
Jazmin Morales Rosas
Julie T. Ngo
Alma Nichols
Angela Perez
Marie Price
John Provencio
Vanessa Razo
Rhonda Reed
Christina Tompkins
Mariluz Torrez
Frances Tu
Dena Turrietta
Veronica Valadez
Rosa Valencia
Lois Wilson
Doug Windsor
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OCEA LABOR RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVES
Alyse DeCavallas
Labor Relations Representative
Carolyn Gasga
Labor Relations Representative
Alisha Greene
Labor Relations Representative
Donika Nuñez
Labor Relations Representative
Veronica Rodarte
Operations Manager
Kerensa Schupmann
Senior Labor Relations Representative