SB 529
Requiring Department of Human Services to establish pilot program to contract for supplemental caseworker aide services
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Bill overview
This bill requires the West Virginia Department of Human Services to create a pilot program. The program will contract with private entities to provide supplemental caseworker aide services to help existing staff manage their workloads. These aides would offer administrative support using technology, allowing caseworkers to focus more on direct interactions with children and families.
Key provisions
- The Department of Human Services must establish a pilot program.
- The program will contract with qualified private entities to provide caseworker aide services.
- Caseworker aides must meet similar qualifications as existing caseworkers.
- Department staff retain supervisory and decision-making authority.
- The pilot program will initially be deployed in select counties based on specific criteria.
- The pilot program will last for 15 months, including onboarding and operational periods.
- A report detailing the program’s outcomes will be submitted to the Joint Committee on Health.
- The department may expand the program statewide based on evaluation results.
Who is affected
- Department of Human Services
- Bureau for Social Services
- Child welfare caseworkers
- Children and families served by the department
- Private entities providing services
Notable changes
- The bill introduces a pilot program for supplemental caseworker aide services.
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