Memorandum
Date: July 7, 2020
To: The Honorable Moke Simon, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Todd Metcalf, MPA
Behavioral Health Services Director
Subject: Approve Advance Step Increase of Client Support Assistant I/II, Step 5 for Ms. Hailey Keller
As this candidate possesses an Associates degree in psychology, she also has a strong background in case management and development of client treatment plans. She has been trained and certified by the QPR Institute in the suicide prevention gatekeeper program. She is also currently CPR certified. I am requesting hiring approval to advance Ms. Keller to salary step level 5 at $15.15 per hour. The Human Resources Director is in agreement.
Ms. Keller’s background and specialized experience are extremely valuable to us and warrants the request for the advanced pay step.
Adequate funds exist in wages and benefits object codes for this request and is accounted for in the existing budget due to unfilled positions resulting in staff salary savings.
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Estimated Cost: Amount Budgeted: Additional Requested: $0.00 Future Annual Cost: $0.00
Consistency with Vision 2028 and/or Fiscal Crisis Management Plan (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable
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Recommended Action: Approve Advance Step Increase of Client Support Assistant I/II, Step 5 for Ms. Hailey Keller