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Committee backs Nottley classification placing Family Court Social Worker at grade 4

Manistee County Board of Commissioners Policy/Personnel Committee · June 8, 2026
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Summary

After reviewing Municipal Consulting Services' point-factor analysis, the Policy/Personnel Committee recommended approval of the Family Court Social Worker classification placing the role at grade 4 (1,933 points).

The Policy/Personnel Committee on June 8 reviewed a classification analysis prepared by Municipal Consulting Services for a proposed Family Court Social Worker position. Julie Griffis, HR Generalist, summarized the study and the consultant's recommendation that the role receive a point total of 1,933, placing it in pay grade 4. "The Nottley Study resulted in the Family Court Social Worker receiving a grade 4 classification," the minutes state. The committee moved and recommended approval to the County Board (moved by Shayne Machen, seconded by Eric Gustad).

Appendix B includes the consultant's cover letter, point-factor table, and the job description that lists required qualifications (a bachelor's degree in social work or related field, one year of experience with delinquent youth, valid Michigan driver's license) and duties such as conducting family meetings, evidence-based programming, and performing MAISY-2 mental health assessments for incoming court-involved youth. The committee's recommendation forwards the classification for implementation steps the county will take if the board approves the grade placement and any associated pay-range adjustments.