Summary
DSS supervisors take after-hours emergency calls without extra pay, and leaders warned that delays put children at risk and hurt hiring. The Board restored the $10,820 stipend and will study on-call pay for other departments during budget talks.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
The stipend costs $10,820, which staff said won't affect the budget.
DSS supervisors get paid for overnight emergency duty, and families relying on after-hours child protective response get better-trained coverage.
Commissioners noted other on-call county employees remain uncompensated until the budget process addresses consistency.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Commissioners
DSS supervisors take after-hours emergency calls without extra pay, and leaders warned that delays put children at risk and hurt hiring. The Board restored the $10,820 stipend and will study on-call pay for other departments during budget talks.
Board of Commissioners (Special)
Social Services wants an on-call stipend for its three rotating supervisors, who must be available 24/7 under state mandate but currently get no extra pay. The county would spend $10,820 from already-budgeted funds; supporters say it's needed to retain staff and protect children, while some commissioners want consistent treatment for other on-call exempt employees.
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