Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
 
Board
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
 
chapter
Certification Requirements for Early Intervention Professionals and Early Intervention Specialists [12 VAC 35 ‑ 220]
Action Establish Early Intervention Case Manager Certification
Stage Fast-Track
Comment Period Ended on 8/28/2013
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8/9/13  10:20 am
Commenter: Fairfax County

12vaC35-220-35 Certification Required for early intervention case managers
 

 I agree with everything except   B . 3 – A high school diploma or an undergraduate degree in an un related field plus three years of experience.

 

There is a big difference between having a HS Diploma and having a college degree but they equate them as equal.  I would like to propose that they keep it the same for the HS diploma  3 years’ experience and modify it to one year experience with an unrelated degree.  The ability to get a college degree requires a number skills that are very relevant for working as an early intervention case manager  and he/she will come to the job with more competencies than someone with a HS Diploma. The specific skills and knowledge will come from completion of the required modules and on the job training.

 

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