N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 18 § 457.4

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 51, December 18, 2024

Section 457.4 - Staffing standards

(a) Designation. The local commissioner of social services shall designate, as an identifiable assignment, protective services for adult caseworker position(s), as indicated by the district's estimated needs.

(b) Qualifications. Such caseworkers shall:

(1) preferably have had experience in working with the elderly or have basic knowledge in the field of gerontology; and

(2) meet such qualifications as established under section 680.1 of this Title.

(c) Training.

(1) All workers who provide PSA, including supervisors, are required to complete satisfactorily a basic training program in PSA. Staff must attend the first department-sponsored PSA institute designated for their region following the date of their employment in PSA. Basic PSA training provided directly by local districts in lieu of the department-sponsored institute must be approved by the department.

(2) All workers who provide PSA, including supervisors, must attend department-sponsored training on the legal aspects of PSA at the first session designated for their region following their completion of the basic PSA institute or approved local equivalent. Training on the legal aspects of PSA provided directly by social services districts must be approved in advance by the department.

(3) All PSA supervisors must attend department-sponsored PSA supervision training at the first session designated for their region following the date of their employment as a PSA supervisor. PSA supervision training provided directly by social services districts must be approved in advance by the department.

(4) If the department does not have sufficient resources to enable a social services district to comply with the requirements set forth in paragraph (1), (2) or (3) of this subdivision, the department must make arrangements with the district to have its staff attend a subsequent offering of the required training for which there are adequate resources available to meet the district's needs.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 18 § 457.4