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Elk County board approves doubling on-call pay for children and youth caseworkers
Summary
The Elk County Salary Board voted Oct. 2, 2025 to raise on-call pay for Elk County Children and Youth caseworkers and supervisors from $250 to $500 per week, effective Sept. 28, 2025; the county’s share is about 20% and the state covers the remainder, officials said.
ELK COUNTY — The Elk County Salary Board voted Oct. 2 to increase on-call pay for Elk County Children and Youth caseworkers and supervisors from $250 to $500 per week, citing frequent overnight calls, rising case complexity and staffing pressures.
Nancy Baker, director of Elk County Children and Youth, told the board the unit operates 24/7 and staff are often summoned on short notice, including nights and holidays. "Elk County Children…
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