On September 10, 2007, Petitioners, CDS Family and Behavioral Health Services, Inc., and Sabriena Williams, assigned Case NO. 07-018W, filed a request for waiver of subsection rule 65C-14.055(3), F.A.C., relating to staff qualifications requirements ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
Family Safety and Preservation Program

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
65C-14.055: Job Functions and Staff Qualifications

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 3, 2007, the Department of Children and Family Services has issued an order.

On September 10, 2007, Petitioners, CDS Family and Behavioral Health Services, Inc., and Sabriena Williams, assigned Case NO. 07-018W, filed a request for waiver of subsection 65C-14.055(3), F.A.C., relating to staff qualifications requirements for direct counseling staff in a licensed child-caring agency. The rule requires such staff to have a master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field of study.

Petitioner has completed the coursework component of a masters degree that would satisfy the rule requirement and has received the classroom instruction the rule requires. Petitioner’s request for waiver of subsection 65C-14.055(3), F.A.C. is granted.

A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Agency Clerk, Department of Children and Family Services, 1317 Winewood Blvd., Bldg. 2, Room 204, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700.