Minn. R. agency 196, ch. 9560, PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, pt. 9560.0234

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 19, November 4, 2024
Part 9560.0234 - TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Subpart 1.Agency training plan.

The local agency shall have an annual training plan for child protection workers. The plan must include:

A. the subject areas to be covered;
B. the methods of providing training, such as in service programs, workshops, or college courses; and
C. the number of hours of training to be provided.
Subp. 2. [Repealed, 25 SR 1772]
Subp. 3.Individual training plan.

The local agency shall develop and approve an individual training plan for each child protection worker that meets the criteria in items A to C:

A. the training is relevant to providing child protective services. Relevant training topics include:
(1) the training areas specified in Minnesota Statutes, section 626.559, subdivision 2;
(2) permanency planning for children; and
(3) other subject areas related to protecting children from maltreatment and providing child protective services;
B. the plan is developed in consultation with the individual child protection worker and based on identified areas of knowledge and skills to be developed; and
C. the plan provides for at least 15 credit hours of training per year.
Subp. 4.Credit hours.

A credit hour of training is based on a clock hour of instruction. Up to one-half of required training hours may be earned by teaching a course approved by the department. One hour of teaching earns two credit hours.

Subp. 5.Training record.

The local agency shall maintain a record of training completed by each child protection worker, including:

A. the course titles;
B. the instructors' names;
C. the dates and times of the training;
D. the number of credit hours earned; and
E. local agency documentation of successful completion of the training.

Minn. R. agency 196, ch. 9560, PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, pt. 9560.0234

13 SR 303; 25 SR 1772

Statutory Authority: MS s 14.388; 256.01; 256E.05; 257.175; 393.07; 626.556