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23 <br /> Slide #11 <br /> Current Child Welfare <br /> Priorities <br /> Slide #12 <br /> Workforce <br /> • Collaboration with County Manager's office and Hurnan Resaurces <br /> Implement step plan for all staff working in child welfare <br /> • Recruit and hire CPS staff above minimum <br /> Nancy Coston said challenges are in the workforce. She said there are four vacancies and <br /> those are felt. She said it also takes time to learn how to do this. She said it is hard to compete <br /> for social workers and there is a widespread need. She said there is a STEP plan implemented <br /> for social workers to make sure they stay competitive. She said they are competing with nearby <br /> counties and their hiring rates. She said they are trying to make sure taking care of the employees <br /> that are here. She said staff spends a lot of time in court, but also spend a lot of time interviewing <br /> applicants for positions. <br />