Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Social Services
Board
State Board of Social Services
 
chapter
Degree Requirements for Family Services Occupational Group [22 VAC 40 ‑ 670]
Guidance Documents
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
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
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
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