Schuylkill County Commissioners approved the hiring of a woman for fiscal technician assistance and training for Schuylkill County Children and Youth.

Marie Barber of Girardville, was hired at $25 an hour with a cap of $13,000 for Jan. 1 through March 31.

At the Dec. 1 meeting commissioners voted to approve a contract with Service Access Management for fiscal management services for Children and Youth. The contract was a fee-for-service contract on a monthly basis of $21,000.

Anissa Marie Nunemacher, a Schuylkill County employee, was hired as a fiscal officer for Schuylkill County Children and Youth earlier this year. Her salary was $54,992.

Nunemacher is suspended from her job with the county, James Conville, her attorney said. Heidi Zula, human resources director, would not confirm she is suspended.

County Administrator Gary Bender declined to comment when asked Wednesday.

Nunemacher is charged with theft by unlawful taking, theft by deception and receiving stolen property after charges were filed by the Schuylkill County District Attorney’s Office. She is charged with taking $20,351.93 when she was a part-time treasurer for Coaldale borough. Nunemacher will now have to answer for the crimes in Schuylkill County Court of Pleas.

Detective Edward Lizewski said the offenses allegedly took place between Nov. 18, 2015, and Dec. 31, 2019. The money was allegedly used for payments for vacation and pay in excess of her contract amount of $16,350 annual payment.