This letter transmits revisions to Ohio Administrative Code rules 5101:2-33-55 and 5101:2-33-56 which govern training requirements for PCSA caseworkers and supervisors. These rules are being amended as a result of the five year rule review process and recently passed legislation. OAC rule 5101:2-33-60 Domestic Violence Training for PCSAs and CDJFS which governed domestic violence training requirements is being rescinded and the content of the rule is being included in the training requirements for caseworkers and supervisors. These changes will be effective on July 1, 2006.

A brief explanation of the changes appears below:

OAC 5101:2-33-55 Education and in-service training requirements for PCSA caseworkers includes training requirements for domestic violence into in-service training requirements for PCSA caseworkers. PCSA caseworkers shall complete a minimum of twelve hours of domestic violence training within twenty-four months of the effective date of this rule or the effective date of hire.

OAC 5101:2-33-56 Education and in-service training requirements for PCSA supervisors includes training requirements for domestic violence into in-service training requirements for PCSA casework supervisors. PCSA casework supervisors shall complete a minimum of twelve hours of domestic violence training within twenty-four months of the effective date of this rule or the effective date of hire.

JFS 01825 "Public Children Services Agency Training Record for Caseworkers" is to be completed annually by the PCSA caseworker and a copy of the form maintained in their personnel file. Minor revisions were made to meet department standards for forms and instructions.

JFS 01826 "Public Children Services Agency Training Record for Supervisors" is to be completed annually by the PCSA caseworker supervisor and a copy of the form maintained in their personnel file. Minor revisions were made to meet department standards for forms and instructions.

The JFS 01825 and JFS 01826 will not be available in hardcopy from the ODJFS warehouse. They will be available on line at: http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/inter.asp .

INSTRUCTIONS

The following chart depicts what materials are to be removed from the Family, Children and Adult Services Manual (FCASM) and what materials are to be inserted in the FCASM.