WAC 110-145-2700

Licensees that have nondirect care staff and nondirect care volunteers who assist personnel in GCFs must verify they meet the following requirements:

(1) Are at least:

(a) Eighteen years old; or

(b) Sixteen years old, only at ERCs licensed to care for children or youth younger than 13 years old;

(2) Are able to carry out the duties for which they are responsible;

(3) Are not responsible for the supervision or direct care of the children and youth in care; and

(4) Do not count toward the staff-to-child ratio outlined in WAC 110-145-2820.