PDFWAC 388-829R-060
What are the minimum requirements for direct support professionals providing overnight planned respite services?
To provide overnight planned respite services, a direct support professional must:
(1) Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, unless hired before September 1, 1991;
(2) Be eighteen or older;
(3) Have a clear understanding of job responsibilities, person-centered service plans, and overnight planned respite services individualized agreements; and
(4) Have a current background check as required by WAC 388-829R-030.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and 71A.12.040. WSR 20-08-033, § 388-829R-060, filed 3/24/20, effective 5/1/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and 2015 3rd sp.s. c 4. WSR 16-17-003, § 388-829R-060, filed 8/4/16, effective 9/4/16.]