5101:2-33-55 Education and in-service training requirements for PCSA caseworkers.

 

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

OHIO DEPARTMENT OF JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES

 

 

 

 

DATE: February 6, 2013

 

TIME: 10:00 A.M.

 

LOCATION: Rhoades State Office Tower, Room 2925 30 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215

 

 

Pursuant to Sections 5153.112, 5153.122 ,5153.123 and Chapter 119. of the Ohio Revised Code, the director of the Department of Job and Family Services gives notice of the department's intent to consider the adoption of rules as identified below and of a public hearing thereon.

OAC 5101:2-33-55"Education and in-service training requirements for PCSA caseworkers" is being proposed for amendment to provide procedures for public children services  child welfare workers to complete an introductory course in human trafficking within two years of the date of hire. This rule has been amended to update the training requirements defined in the Ohio Revised Code regarding training for public agency child welfare caseworkers.

OAC 5101:2-33-56"Education and in-service training requirements for PCSA supervisors" is being proposed for amendment to clarify the training requirements for PCSA supervisors. This rule sets forth the training requirements for public children services agency (PCSA) child welfare supervisors. This rule has been amended to update the training requirements defined in the Ohio Revised Code regarding training for public agency child welfare supervisors.

A copy of the proposed rules is available, without charge, to any person affected by the rules at the address listed below. The rules are also available on the internet at  http://www.registerofohio.state.oh.us/. A public hearing on the proposed rules will be held at the date, time and location listed at the top of this notice. Either written or oral testimony will be taken at the public hearing. Additionally, written comments submitted or postmarked no later than the date of the public hearing will be treated as testimony.

Requests for a copy of the proposed rules or comments on the rules should be submitted by mail to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Office of Legal and Acquisition Services, 30 East Broad Street, 31st Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215, by fax at [phone], or by e-mail at [e-mail].