Somerset County starts tuition reimbursement program to bolster CYS workforce

Beginning in July, many Somerset County Children & Youth Services caseworkers will be able to earn up to $24,000 in tuition reimbursement for their service. The program is part of a broader, ongoing effort by Somerset County officials to retain and recruit more workers in the field, which has been among the hardest-hit nationwide by retirements and departures while caseloads have spiked. The county stakeholders group, which will also include a member of the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Social Work, is also exploring workforce development programs that could allow employees to bolster their resumes to enable them to climb the CYS ladder as new jobs come available. Read more in the Tribune-Democrat.