Rule 37.98.401 - ADMINISTRATOR QUALIFICATIONS(1) Each program shall employ an administrator. The administrator is responsible for operation of the program at all times and shall ensure 24-hour supervision of the residents. The program administrator is the person ultimately responsible for ensuring that the program is in compliance with applicable licensing rules and ensuring that staff are familiar with and comply with all program policies and procedures.(2) The administrator shall meet, at a minimum, the following qualifications: (a) a bachelors degree in a relevant discipline;(b) two years experience working with youth and two years experience in staff supervision and administration;(c) completion of initial staff training; and(d) have evidence of at least 16 contact hours of annual continuing education relevant to the individual's duties and responsibilities as administrator of the program.(3) A staff member must be designated to oversee the operation of the facility during the administrator's absence. The administrator or designee shall be in charge, on call and physically available on a daily basis as needed, and shall ensure there are sufficient, qualified staff so that the care, well being, health and safety needs of the residents are met at all times. (a) A designee shall: (i) be age 18 or older; and(ii) have demonstrated competencies required to assure protection of the safety and physical, mental and emotional health of the residents.Mont. Admin. r. 37.98.401
NEW, 2004 MAR p. 1960, Eff. 8/6/04.Sec. 50-5-220, MCA; IMP, Sec. 50-5-220, MCA;