Department of Social Services
State Board of Social Services
Degree Requirements for Family Services Occupational Group
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 670]
Chapter Information
Description | This regulation makes establishes minimum entrance performance standards for individuals to be evaluated for vacancies and/or promotions in the Service Program/Service Program Supervision classification series as of September 1, 1990. For individuals employed in the Service Program/Service Program Supervision classification series prior to September 1, 1990, who do not meet the entrance performance standards, the provisions of this regulations allows these employees to be retained in their current classification or any lesser classification without having to meet the above requirements. This includes the same classification in another local agency. These individuals will be required to meet the requirements for application to any higher classification other than their current classification. |
State Authority | ยงยง63.2-217 and 63.2-219 of the Code of Virginia |
Federal Authority | None entered |
Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
Goals of Regulation |
To ensure employees who provide direct service care have the necessary education and/or experience to effectively serve individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations. To establish consistent minimum entrance performance standards across LDSS agencies in the employment of individuals in the Service Program/Service Program Supervision classification series. |
Meetings |
Contact Information
Name / Title: | Linda Warner / Policy Analyst, Sr. |
Address: |
801 E. Main Street Richmond, VA 23219 |
Email Address: | linda.warner@dss.virginia.gov |
Telephone: | (804)726-7803 FAX: (804)726-7027 TDD: ()- |
Current Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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None |
Past Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Amend Degree Requirements for Family Services Occupational Group | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/13/2017. |
Amend Degree Requirements Regulation | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/01/2014. |
Define social worker series | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/06/2009. |
Periodic Reviews | ||
Last Activity | Status | |
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11/2/2023 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
8/23/2019 Agency Completed | Amend | |
8/6/2013 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
8/16/2007 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
8/30/2002 Agency Completed | Retain As Is |