Discussion and possible action to approve the hourly wage increase for the Webb County Community Action Agency staff and to adjust salaries as follows. The increase will not include the CAA Executive Director, Community Social Services Manager, Case Management Specialist, Executive Administrative Assistant, Receptionist/Clerk, Caseworker Slot #1157 and Driver/Custodian. There will be no impact to the General Fund.
Slot
Position
Proposed Hourly Wage
Previous Hourly Wage
1412
Caseworker
$14.00
$11.53
1155
Caseworker
$14.00
$11.53
1156
Caseworker
$14.00
$11.53
2422
Center Aide
$12.00
$10.76
2743
Admin. Budget Tech.
$12.00
$10.76
2159
Admin. Tech.
$12.75
$11.53
Issue: The Webb County Community Action Agency staff are not a part of the county's wage plan.
Solution: The Webb Count Community Action Agency is proposing staff's hourly wage increased based on job duties and job performance as per each employee's evaluation.
Result: The Webb County Community Action Agency Program and Community Social Services Program will participate in the wage increase adjustment when and if approved by Commissioners Court.
Background:
The Advisory Board members recommended to the Webb County Commissioner's Court the hourly wage adjustment of Webb County Community Action Agency staff salaries as listed above at the Regular Advisory Board Meeting on Wednesday, March 23, 2016.
Previous Court Action:
On June 8, 2015 a 5% increase was approved, but hourly wage is still not competitive with a similar county position pays (Starting at $15.00).