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Lancaster County approves two‑step pay increase for Department of Human Services worker
Summary
The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners on April 28 approved an exceptional two‑step pay increase for Department of Human Services employee Caroline Stefins, citing her work redesigning case plans, staff training and external presentations. The vote was unanimous.
The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a two‑step pay increase for Department of Human Services employee Caroline Stefins at its April 28 meeting. The action was presented under personnel rule 17.9b as an "exceptional circumstance" award.
Sarah Hy, who identified herself as with the Department of Human Services for the City of Lincoln and Lancaster County, told the board Stefins, a three‑year employee, had redeveloped the department's case plan structure to make materials clearer for families, led trainings, completed a leadership academy and presented the program at statewide and national conferences. "She basically took our case plan and made it so that it makes sense to families," Hy said, listing specific changes aimed at improving accessibility for parents and children.
Stefins spoke briefly to thank supervisors and colleagues and said she sees the work as a long‑term commitment to serving youth and families. Commissioners praised Hy's leadership and Stefins' work before the board moved and seconded the pay increase. The roll‑call vote recorded Commissioners Rick Vest, Matt Schulty and Sean Flower Day as voting yes; the motion carried.
No additional funding source or budget impact beyond the personnel request was specified at the meeting. The board's approval concludes the item and implements the pay adjustment as described by staff.
