7/28/2023 Addition:
According to KRS Chapter 387 interdisciplinary team (IDT) members, whenever possible,
are chosen from among CHFS employees residing or working in the area. the social worker shall, when possible, be chosen from among employees of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services residing or working in the area, and there shall be no additional compensation for their service on the interdisciplinary evaluation team.
- To serve on the IDT the SSW must meet the qualifications of KRS 335.080(1)(a), (b), and (c) or 335.090(1)(a), (b), and (c).
- To qualify under 335.080(1)(a), (b), and (c):
- Is at least eighteen (18) years of age;
- Is a person of good moral character;
- Has received a master's degree or doctorate degree in social work from and educational institution approved by the board;
- To qualify under 335.090(1)(a), (b), and (c):
- Is at least eighteen (18) years of age;
- Is a person of good moral character;
- Has received a baccalaureate degree in social work or social welfare program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; or
- Has received a baccalaureate degree and has completed courses equivalent to a social work or social welfare program as determined by the board.
- If the court does not rescind the order, the SSW completes the evaluation and submits it to the court, the SSW will consult with OLS for next steps..
7/28/23 Deletion
The SSW serves at no additional compensation.
- Be a licensed clinical social worker;
- Be a licensed social worker;
- Be a certified social worker;
- Have a baccalaureate degree in social work or social welfare;
- Have a master's degree in social work;
- Have a doctoral degree in social work; or
- Have a baccalaureate degree in a related field, two (2) years' experience in a social work capacity, and the course work in the related field meets the equivalent standard for a social work program.
2. Conducts a safety and risk review with the FSOS, service region administrator (SRA), or designee, and invites the guardianship FSOS or designee to participate prior to initiating a
non-emergency guardianship/conservatorship court process.