SF402

The bill SF No 402 is designed to update the way rates are set for workers who provide different types of support and care within the disability services sector in Minnesota. These workers include supervisory staff, nurses, direct care staff in residential facilities, and various specialized roles such as employment support services staff and positive supports professionals.

The bill proposes specific formulas to calculate the base wages for these workers based on the median wages of similar professions as categorized by Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes. The goal is to standardize and possibly adjust the compensation based on a blend of wages representative of the responsibilities in their respective roles. For instance, wages for supervisory staff will be based on a mix of the median wages for social and community service managers and community and social services specialists, but with specific provisions for certain specialized supervisory roles.

Additionally, the bill outlines specific percentages from the median wages for various job codes to determine the salary base for other types of staff such as those in day support services, employment support services, and individualized home supports.

Overall, the bill is focused on creating a more structured and potentially equitable pay system that better reflects the complexities and demands of different types of work within the human services and disability support sectors.