Common use of Caseloads Clause in Contracts

Caseloads. Self Sufficiency Counselors and Social Service Workers caseloads shall be divided among the workers as equally as is administratively feasible with the following understanding: 1) Designated Lead Self Sufficiency Counselors and designated Lead Resource Specialists shall be assigned a caseload 85% of the "regular caseload" 2) Inexperienced Self Sufficiency Counselors shall maintain a reduced caseload in accord with the following: Where it is possible as determined by the unit manager, inexperienced workers will not be placed in intake duties. Also, where possible as determined by the unit manager, inexperienced workers still on probationary period will not be placed in intake unless they have demonstrated their competence in handling such duties. Immediate Supervisors shall limit the new worker's responsibility for the caseload until the training is completed. It is understood and agreed that emergency and/or unusual conditions may alter the above for temporary periods of time.