PDFWAC 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.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 28 C.F.R. § 20.33(d), RCW 74.39A.056, 71A.12.040, and 71A.12.110. WSR 22-23-022, § 388-101D-0030, filed 11/4/22, effective 12/5/22. WSR 16-14-058, recodified as § 388-101D-0030, filed 6/30/16, effective 8/1/16. Statutory Authority: Chapter 71A.12 RCW. WSR 08-02-022, § 388-101-3200, filed 12/21/07, effective 2/1/08.]