Section 388-101D-0030 - Staffing requirements(1) The provider must ensure each of its employees: (a) Has a high school diploma or GED equivalent, unless the employee was hired before September 1, 1991 or is exempt under subsection (2) of this section;(b) Is age 18 or older when employed as a direct support professional who provides support services to a client;(c) Is age 21 or older when employed as an administrator;(d) Has a clear understanding of job responsibilities and knowledge of individual support plans and client needs; and(e) Satisfies department background check requirements under chapter 388-825-WAC.(2) The provider may hire a person without a high school diploma or GED if while working directly with clients the employee has access to another employee or a volunteer who: (a) Has a high school diploma or GED; or(b) Was hired before September 1, 1991.(3) If the provider hires a person under subsection (2) of this section, the provider must have a written plan that states when and how the person must contact another employee for assistance.Wash. Admin. Code § 388-101D-0030
WSR 16-14-058, recodified as § 388-101D-0030, filed 6/30/16, effective 8/1/16.Amended by WSR 22-23-022, Filed 11/4/2022, effective 12/5/2022Statutory Authority: Chapter 71A.12 RCW. 08-02-022, § 388-101-3200, filed 12/21/07, effective 2/1/08.