{"id":5325,"date":"2024-06-26T13:52:49","date_gmt":"2024-06-26T17:52:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/?p=5325"},"modified":"2024-06-26T14:23:53","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T18:23:53","slug":"social-worker-town-hall-addresses-reallocations-title-changes-and-next-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/issue\/volume-42-no-6\/social-worker-town-hall-addresses-reallocations-title-changes-and-next-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Worker Town Hall addresses reallocations, title changes, and next steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5333 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Social-Workers-500-Web.jpg\" alt=\"PEF Social Workers \" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Social-Workers-500-Web.jpg 500w, https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Social-Workers-500-Web-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Social-Workers-500-Web-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Social-Workers-500-Web-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/>June 26, 2024 &#8212;<\/em> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Respect Us, Protect Us, Pay Us! That was the demand of PEF Social Workers as they advocated for better pay, increased staffing, and improved working conditions over the years.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Following a decision by the Division of Budget based on a recommendation from the Department of Civil Service, some changes are coming to the Social Worker title series.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During a Telephone Town Hall held on June 13, President Wayne Spence and Vice President Randi DiAntonio told PEF Social Workers while it was not everything they advocated for, it is an improvement, and something to build upon.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pef.org\/articles\/news\/pef-telephone-town-hall-june-13-2024\/\">RELATED: Town Hall audio and key time codes<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At the start of the call, President Spence introduced New York State Civil Service Commissioner Timothy R. Hogues, who spoke about his agency\u2019s transparent approach to reallocation.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe have a very open-door policy, and we want individuals to be educated and understand how we do things,\u201d Commissioner Hogues told PEF members who were listening. \u201cI am always open to coming to speak and having conversations so that individuals can ask questions and make suggestions. I truly believe people are our greatest resource.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">President Spence also introduced VP DiAntonio. She has worked for 28 years as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) at the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and said that this fight has been \u201cvery near and dear\u201d to her. DiAntonio thanked everyone who took part in the advocacy that led to the reallocation \u2013 from filling out surveys to recording testimonials to lobbying in Albany.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe really did our best to be methodical and strategic, and our goal was to lift everyone up,\u201d DiAntonio said. \u201cWe collected data in our surveys, we wrote a whitepaper that really highlighted all the information you gave us \u2014 around complex duties, increased caseloads, many leaving the field \u2014 we worked with legislators, we met with the National Association of Social Workers, we engaged in discussions with OMH, we engaged in letter-writing campaigns. You guys did a lot of work.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">DiAntonio admitted that there are shortcomings in the new reallocation. Specifically, the union proposed an across-the-board salary upgrade for every Social Worker title. The proposal PEF submitted included Social Work Assistants, LMSWs, and the creation of new titles if needed.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During the Town Hall, PEF Director of Contract Administration Debra Greenberg went over the four major changes of the reallocation: Title structure changes, creating new titles, upward reallocations and geographic pay differentials.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pef.org\/articles\/news\/social-worker-title-restructuring-faq\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">RELATED: FAQ on the restructuring<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There were several title structure changes across the spectrum of Social Worker titles. None of them, said Greenberg, impact seniority, probation, or transfer opportunities.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Social Worker Assistant 1 and 2 were previously at salary grades 12 and 14, respectively. Both titles were consolidated into one Social Worker Assistant 1 title and made salary grade 14, Social Worker Assistant 3 titles will become Social Worker Assistant 2 but there is no salary grade change.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThis is not a demotion,\u201d said Greenberg. \u201cIn fact, for grade 12, this is an upward reallocation of two grades. It is just that the positions are being consolidated and the names are changed.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) 1 (previously SG 18) and 2 (previously SG 20) have been changed and consolidated to a single LMSW title and both titles are now at salary grade 20. Social Work Supervisor 1 (LCSW) (previously SG 23) has no title change but has a salary grade change to grade 25. Social Work Supervisor 2 (LCSW), previously at salary grade 27, is now called Director of Social Work and reallocated to salary grade 29.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PEF successfully fought off the state\u2019s initial plan to move incumbents reallocated to the Director of Social Work position to management\/confidential. As a result, incumbents in the new Director of Social Work title will remain in the union.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Three new titles were created as part of the reallocation. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) position has been created at SG 23, a Social Worker Assistant Trainee is an entry-level position at SG 12, and a social worker at SG 18 which seeks to employee recent graduates who may not yet have obtained licensure.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All the title changes took effect May 23, 2024, though it will take the Office of the State Comptroller a few pay cycles to catch up everyone\u2019s pay checks.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finally, salary differentials were introduced to certain titles based on shift and location &#8212; a 7% shift differential for evening and weekend day shifts, and 10% for night shifts for all licensed Social Worker titles across all agencies. A geographic pay differential of $18,000 was introduced in Westchester, Putnam, Ulster, Orange, Sullivan, New York, Suffolk, Nassau, Rockland, Richmond, Kings, Queens, Dutchess counties and the Bronx for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Director of Social Work, and Social Worker Supervisor 1 titles.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These differentials went into effect May 23 and May 30, 2024, for members on the administrative and institution payrolls, respectively.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many members had questions about the reallocations and the process Civil Service employs to create new titles and the standards they must now set for the hiring process.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Department of Civil Service Director of Classification and Compensation Abner JeanPierre explained that assigning salary grades focuses on duties, responsibilities, and minimum requirements for the job. This includes looking at whether the title will require a worker to supervise others, the level of education and experience, and how much the work requires the employee to communicate in and out of the agency.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe also look at the comparison of titles at the grade that we\u2019re looking at, below the grade that we\u2019re looking at and above the grade that we\u2019re looking at,\u201d JeanPierre said.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Differentials are determined based on two criteria, according to law. DCS looks at the comparison of state salaries to private sector salaries and if the state is having trouble retaining workers. In both cases, JeanPierre said, DCS looks at trusted sources to decide.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">DCS Manager of Classification and Compensation KelliAnn Sardella took part in the call as well, answering members\u2019 questions submitted in advance.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sardella said that many of the changes came after several months of work with agencies to review and establish changes to titles in order to improve retention.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe found that the old title structure included unnecessary levels which made recruitment and retention more difficult,\u201d said Sardella. \u201cWe also sought to establish a structure for social work titles that was more in line with that of other professional titles that require a master&#8217;s degree.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">According to Sardella, creation of the new titles, like the Social Worker Assistant Trainee, are intended to allow a flexible entry-level position and streamline workers who complete a year of service at the SG 12 position into the Social Worker Assistant 1 position at SG 14.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Additionally, the creation of the LCSW title seeks to recognize the assessment-based treatment, diagnosis, and other factors those employees perform.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For those worried about their longevity payments, Greenberg said that these reallocations could result in some changes depending on where members fall on the salary schedule.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWhat we\u2019ve negotiated in our collective bargaining agreement requires that both promotions and reallocations be treated the same way,\u201d said Greenberg. \u201cThere\u2019s a 3% increase in salary for a one salary grade promotion or reallocation, a 4.5% increase for two salary grades, and 6% for three salary grades.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What many don\u2019t realize is that the PEF\/State Collective Bargaining Agreement has a longevity \u201cportability\u201d provision (Article 7.9) which requires that the amount of any longevity payment received in the last year also be added to the employee\u2019s base salary before the promotion\/reallocation calculation is done.\u00a0 While each calculation may be different, generally, if the employee was receiving a longevity payment and the new salary calculation puts the employee at top of the new salary grade, they would continue to receive longevity payments.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PEF is already focused on the next steps. DiAntonio advised any LMSWs who may be looking to transition to the new LCSW title to investigate funds available through Article 15 of the PEF contract to prepare for the exam to obtain their clinical designation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PEF will continue advocating for members who did not receive any reallocations and called on the membership to help where they can. Members who feel they are still doing the same or similar work but are not getting paid appropriately should talk to their field representatives and their regional coordinators.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cIf you are someone who lives in various parts of the state and you believe that there are private employers that are paying more, we need your help,\u201d said DiAntonio. \u201cWe also are going to be advocating that every agency looks at these additional titles and broaden when and where they will use them.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">DiAntonio promised that the fight is not over, despite the recent gains, and that social workers should support one another as much as possible.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe believe in fair pay, promotional opportunities and above all respect and dignity,\u201d she said.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>June 26, 2024 &#8212; Respect Us, Protect Us, Pay Us! 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