Child Protection Team Organization, Roles and Responsibilities  

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    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

    Division of Children's Medical Services

    RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

    64C-8.002Child Protection Team Organization, Roles and Responsibilities

    NOTICE OF CHANGE

    Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 48 No. 107, June 2, 2022 issue of the Florida Administrative Register.

    64C-8.002 Child Protection Team Organization, Roles and Responsibilities.

    (1) No change.

    (2) Each Child Protection Team must have an on-site Team Coordinator who is responsible for the daily coordination of Team activities and services. The minimum qualifications for this position are set forth in the paragraphs below:

    (a) Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Nursing, Psychology, or related Human Services field; at least two years of post-degree experience working with children and families, at least one year of which is in the field of child abuse, abandonment, and neglect within the immediate past 7 years; and one year experience in program management, or

    (b) Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Nursing, Psychology, or related Human Services field; and at least five years of post-degree experience working with children and families, at least one year of which is in the field of child abuse, abandonment, and neglect within the immediate past 7 years; and one year experience in program management.

    (3) Each Child Protection Team staff shall consist of one or more case coordinators who complete assessment activities, referrals, and perform related duties. The minimum qualifications for this position are set forth in the paragraphs below:

    (a) Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Nursing, Psychology, or related Human Services field; and at least two years of post-degree experience working with children and families, at least one year of which is in the field of child abuse, abandonment, and neglect within the immediate past 7 years, or

    (b) Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Nursing, Psychology, or related Human Services field; and at least five years of post-degree experience working with children and families, at least one year of which must be working in the field of child abuse, abandonment, and neglect within the immediate past 7 years.

    (4) through (7) No change.

    Rulemaking Authority 39.3031 FS. Law Implemented 39.303 FS. History–New 3-2-93, Amended 5-7-96, Formerly 10J-10.006, 65C-7.002, Amended 4-30-08, 12-2-15, 7-30-18,_____.