The proposed reclassification came out of contract negotiations. The Federation and state couldn't come to agreement then, but agreed to a process to keep working in hopes of reaching an acceptable reclassification package.
The proposal affects more than 879 DSHS social workers, DD outstation managers, DD case resource managers and DD administrator 1s.
The Social Worker Reclassification Blog allows you to review all the current and proposed draft job specifications and then leave your comments online. This will help the committee of General Government Bargaining Team members and social workers working with the Department of Personnel, the Labor Relations Office and DSHS on an acceptable package.
By the way, the contract set up a similar process for several other classes (list below) that may be in need of adjustments. As those discussions start and proceed, we'll have similar resources available to guide your union representatives.
Those other job classes (in the memorandum of understanding tied to the General Government contract):
- Financial Services Specialist 3, 4, and 5
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1, 2, 3, and 4
Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor
Quality Control Specialist
Community Corrections Officer 1, 2, and 3
Community Corrections Specialist
Cook 1, 2, and 3
Equipment Technician 2, 3, and 4
Dietician 1 and 2
Psychiatric Social Worker 1, 2, and 3
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