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Code of Colorado Regulations eDocket
Details of Tracking Number
2022-00229
CCR details
| Tracking Number |
2022-00229 |
| Type of Filing |
Permanent Rule |
| Department |
500,1008,2500 Department of Human Services |
| Agency |
2509 Social Services Rules (Volume 7; Child Welfare, Child Care Facilities) |
| CCR Number |
12 CCR 2509-7 |
| CCR Title |
COUNTY RESPONSIBILITIES, STAFF TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS, CLIENT RIGHTS, CONFIDENTIALITY |
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Proposed rule
| Notice Filed with SOS |
04/29/2022 |
| Rule |
ProposedRuleAttach2022-00229.docx |
| Statutory Authority |
26-1-107, C.R.S.; 26-1-109, C.R.S.; 26-1-111, C.R.S.;26-5-109, C.R.S. |
| Description of Subjects/Issues |
At the request of county departments of human/social services a review of Volume VII (12 CCR 2509-7) Social Services Rules 7.603.1 (C, 2, a);(D, 2, a-d); and (E, 2, a-d) occurred regarding Child Welfare Qualification and Certification Requirements for Social Caseworker Trainee, Social Caseworker, and Social Casework Supervisor minimum educational requirements. NOTE: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, it is anticipated that this meeting will take place online as well as in person at the address listed above. Please check here for any updates on location/connection:
https://cdhs.colorado.gov/sbhs |
| Purpose/Objective of Rule |
At the request of county departments of human/social services, a review of Volume VII (12 CCR 2509-7) Social Services Rules section 7.603.1 (C, 2, a; D, 2, a-d; and E, 2, a-d) occurred regarding Child Welfare Qualification and Certification Requirements for Social Caseworker Trainee’s, Social Caseworker’s, and Social Casework Supervisor’s minimum educational requirements.
The county departments expressed concern for the unintended consequences the current rules outlined in section 7.603.1 are creating in limiting their abilities to recruit and hire a more diverse pool of applicants.
The request to hold a time-limited workgroup to review and recommend changes related to section 7.603.1 was approved by the Child Welfare Sub-PAC. Four meetings of the workgroup were held between September 2021 and March 2022, and several recommendations were made and presented to Child Welfare Sub-PAC on April 7, 2022. Sub-PAC approved the recommended changes.
The rules as currently written are creating barriers to effective recruitment and hiring practices of county departments by excluding certain bachelor’s degree types and defining relevant experience only as professional. County departments want more flexibility, diversity, and inclusivity in their hiring practices. These rule recommendations reduce barriers and allow for more effective hiring practices for county departments. |
| Basis And Purpose |
BasisAndPurposeAttachment2022-00229.docx
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| Regulatory analysis |
RegulatoryAnalysisAttachment2022-00229.docx
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| Comments |
CDHS holds two public hearings, an initial and final, for each proposed rule packet. The initial hearing allows the public an opportunity to submit written data, views, or arguments and to testify for or against the proposed rules. The Board does not vote on the proposed rule at the initial hearing, but asks CDHS to consider all public comment and discussion and, if needed, submit revisions to the proposed rule. The final hearing, usually the month following the initial hearing, allows the same opportunity for public comment, after which the Board votes on final adoption of the proposed rule. Please check here for any updates on location/connection: https://cdhs.colorado.gov/sbhs NOTE: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, it is anticipated that this meeting will take place online as well as in person at the address listed above. Please check here for any updates on location/connection: https://cdhs.colorado.gov/sbhs |
| Submitted in response to issues raised by COLS/OLLS? |
No
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| Is this rule adopted in response to recent legislation? |
No
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| Hearing Date |
06/03/2022 |
| Hearing Time |
08:30 AM |
| Hearing Location |
1575 Sherman Street, Denver, CO 80203 |
| Contact Name |
Yolanda Arredondo |
| Contact Title |
Child Welfare Division Deputy Director |
| Contact Telephone |
303-866-2866 |
| Contact email |
yolanda.arredondo@state.co.us |
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Adopted rule
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