PDFWAC 110-147-1450
What are the qualifications of a program manager?
(1) You must have a program manager available during business hours who meets the qualifications to:
(a) Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the program;
(b) Supervise the case management and direct care staff; and
(c) Have the responsibility to ensure the completion of each child's plan of care and treatment, if applicable.
(2) A program manager must have education and experience as follows:
(a) A master's degree in social services or a closely related field from an accredited school and one year of experience working with children or youth; or
(b) A bachelor's degree in social services or a closely related field from an accredited school and two years of experience working with children or youth; or
(c) Five years of successful full-time experience working with youth in a relevant field.
(3) A program manager must also have supervisory abilities that promote effective staff performance, and relevant experience, training and demonstrated skills in each area that he or she will be supervising or managing.
[WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-147-1450, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.010, 74.15.030, 74.15.040, 74.15.090, 74.13.031, 74.39A.056, 43.43.832. WSR 18-11-138, § 388-147-1450, filed 5/23/18, effective 6/23/18. Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW, RCW 74.15.030(2), 74.15.311(2), 74.13.032, 13.04.011, 74.13.020, 13.34.030, 74.13.031, 13.34.145, 74.15.311, 74.15.030, and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, § 388-147-1450, filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.]