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Daviess County Public Library Looking To Hire State's First Full-Time Social Worker

Daviess County Public Library

The Daviess County Public Library could become the first library in Kentucky to employ a full-time social worker. The social worker would train and support library staff, as well as refer people in need to the appropriate agencies.

 

The Messenger-Inquirer reports the Daviess County Public Library board approved a budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, that allocates a $37,000 starting salary for the position.

The social worker won’t provide counseling services, since they will not be working in a health-care facility. Treasurer Rodney Ellis told the paper that he’s wary of a decision that could open the library up to legal liabilities.

Board members have temporarily tabled a measure allowing them to search for candidates. If they decide against hiring a social worker, they’ll put the $37,000 into the library’s general fund.

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