Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-9-47-.02

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 580-9-47-.02 - Personnel

(1) It will be incumbent on the Board of Directors of each organization/agency to develop the qualifications for the position of Executive Director. This is a full-time position and the required qualifications for the Executive Director should be commensurate with the professional staff employed by the organization/agency and with the continuum of care provided by the organization/agency.

(2) The Prevention Director has to meet at least one (1) of the following criteria:

(a) Have a Master's degree in a human services related field and two(2) years of work experience in substance abuse treatment or prevention or

(b) Be certified as either a Certified Prevention Specialist or a Certified Prevention Manager by an independent certification board offering a credential approved by the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH).

(c) Have a Bachelor's degree in a human services related field and one (1) year work experience in substance abuse treatment or prevention that includes all of the following:

1. Two thousand (2000) hours in substance abuse treatment or prevention.

2. One hundred (100) hours of prevention education training that includes four (4) hours of Prevention-specific HIV/AIDS education, six (6) hours of Prevention-specific Ethics, and four (4) hours of Managing Disruptive Audience Behavior.

3. A minimum of one hundred and twenty (12 0) hours of supervised practical experience with at least ten (10) hours in each of the following:

(i) Individual/peer.

(ii) Family.

(iii) Community.

(iv) School.

4. Evaluations from supervisors and colleagues.

5. A signed code of ethics form.

6. Within two (2) years of assuming the duties of Prevention Director (who solely has the criteria outlined in standard 580-9-47-.02(2)(a)(3)), the staff member must take the appropriate action steps to meet the requirements outlined in standard 580-9-47-02(2).

(d) When the Prevention budget of a provider organization is $120,000 or less, a single staff member may serve as Chief Executive Officer (CEO)/Executive Director (ED) and Prevention Director. This staff member must meet the requirements of the Prevention Director.

(e) A minimum of twenty (20) hours of continuing education training is required each year. The continuing education year begins with the start date of performing duties as a Prevention Director. Six (6) hours of continuing education may be obtained internal to the organization related to disease concept and pharmacology. The remaining courses shall focus on substance abuse prevention.

(f) Documentation of all education and experience verification, professional certification and continuing education training shall be maintained for each Prevention Director.

(3) Each prevention service provider shall meet at least one (1) of the following criteria:

(a) Education, experience and/or certification requirements of the Prevention Director as outlined in standard 580-9-47-.02(2)(a)(3).

(b) Be certified as an Associate Prevention Specialist by an independent certification board offering a credential approved by the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH).

(4) When this criteria is not met, a person may provide prevention services under all of the following conditions:

(a) The Prevention Director provides general supervision of the person with a minimum of two (2) hours of direct supervision each month.

(b) The person must possess at least a bachelor's degree.

(c) The person participates in a structured and documented training program that includes completion of the following trainings within the allotted time period after assuming prevention responsibilities.

1. All work under supervision must lead to certification as an Associate Prevention Specialist by an independent certification board offering a credential approved by the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) within eighteen (18) months of employment.

2. All work performed by an employee or a contracted service provider who fails to meet the above requirements within one (1) year of employment are subject to a chargeback by the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH).

3. Prevention Director and all Prevention Service Providers, within six (6) months of hire, shall complete a minimum of twenty (20) contact hours of continuing education (CE) training.

(i) The initial hire CE training shall include the following prevention specific trainings:

(I) AIDS/HIV education, four hours (4).

(II) Ethics, six hours (6).

(III) Managing Disruptive Audience Behavior, four hours (4).

(IV) Six (6) hours of any other substance abuse specific prevention specific training.

(ii) The CE year begins with the hiring date to perform duties.

(iii) After initial hire CE training hours are accomplished, each prevention service provider shall complete a minimum of twenty (20) contact hours of CE_training every year of prevention specific training. The training may include but is not limited to the following prevention specific training:

(I) AIDS/HIV education, four hours (4) at least every two (2) years.

(II) Ethics, four hours (4) at least every two (2) years.

(III) Twelve (12) hours of any other substance abuse specific prevention specific training.

(IV) Six (6) hours of CE may be obtained internal to the organization.

(V) The CE requirement applies to full-time, part-time and contract workers who are providing prevention service.

(d) Documentation of all education and experience verification, professional certification, and continuing education training shall be maintained for each prevention service provider.

(5) Criminal History Checks: All providers who provide prevention services and practice to communities must have a current (upon hire and every [5] five years thereafter) criminal history check. Documentation must be maintained in each staff person's file.

(6) Subcontracting and Scope of Service Obligation. A subcontractor of prevention services shall be responsible for meeting the education, experience and professional certification requirements for prevention service provider unless they are a drug free community or coalition that has completed a CADCA approved Leadership Course.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-9-47-.02

New Rule: Filed January 27, 2000; effective March 2, 2000. New Rule: Filed June 19, 2012; effective July 24, 2012. Repealed: Filed June 25, 2012; effective July 30, 2012. Amended: Filed August 22, 2013; effective September 26, 2013.

Was previously Rule 580-9-47-.07, renumbered to .02 as per certification filed June 19, 2012; effective July 24, 2012.

Author: Division of Substance Abuse Services

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-50-11.