10a NCAC 27g .5502      STAFF

(a)  Each facility shall have a designated full‑time program director who shall have a baccalaureate degree with one year of experience in developmental disability rehabilitation programming; be a high school graduate or equivalent with three years of experience in developmental disability programming; or be a high school graduate or equivalent with three years of experience in business or personnel management.

(b)  Each facility shall have a designated program coordinator who shall have a baccalaureate degree with one year of experience in developmental disability programming or be a high school graduate or equivalent with three years of experience in developmental disability programming.

(c)  At least one staff member shall be designated as a client evaluator who shall have at least a high school diploma, and shall have completed a five day inservice training program in the evaluation component of a licensed ADVP or sheltered workshop or in another training program approved by DMH/DD/SAS.

(d)  Each facility shall maintain an overall direct service ratio of at least one full‑time or full‑time equivalent direct care staff member for every ten or fewer clients.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 122C‑26; 143B‑147;

Eff. May 1, 1996;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. July 20, 2019.