N.H. Admin. Code § Alc 303.01

Current through Register No. 2, January 9, 2025

Section Alc 303.01 - Eligibility Requirements

(a) An individual shall be eligible for certification as a recovery support worker if the individual:

(1) Has a minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent;

(2) Has completed, within the 10 years immediately preceding the completion of an application, at least 500 hours of paid or volunteer work experience as further described in Alc 303.02;

(3) Has completed at least 46 hours of education as further described in Alc 303.03;

(4) Has complied with the application procedures as set forth in Alc 304;

(5) Has passed the examination specified by Alc 305.01; and

(6) Has been found competent in peer recovery support work as shown by ratings described in Alc 313.07(e) and (f), meeting the following standards based on all "Supervisor Work Experience Report Form" required to cover the individual's entire work experience:

a. No "not acceptable" ratings on all performance domains or core functions; and

b. At least one rating per performance domain which is not a rating of "no opportunity for supervision";

(7) Is of good moral character, as evidenced by:

a. Information provided on the "Initial Certification Application as a Recovery Support Worker" form described in Alc 304.02 or in the additional materials reviewed by the board regarding any criminal convictions, pending criminal charges, and plea agreements;

b. Information provided on the "Initial Certification Application as a Recovery Support Worker" form described in Alc 304.02 or in the additional materials reviewed by the board regarding any restitution made for any acts or omissions described in RSA 330-C:27;

c. Any misdemeanors involving acts of violence, abuse of a minor or vulnerable person, or substance use related offenses;

d. Information provided on the "Initial Certification Application as a Recovery Support Worker" form described in Alc 304.02 or in the additional materials reviewed by the board regarding any remedial action taken with respect to mental disability;

e. Official letters of verification submitted in accordance with Alc 304.04(e), if any; and

f. Letters from employers for whom the individual volunteered or worked as further described in Alc 304.04(g).

(b) The board shall waive an applicant's felony conviction, if any, if:

(1) The applicant has corrected the deficiency which led to the felonious act or omission; and

(2) The board has considered the following when determining if waiving the criminal act or omission is appropriate:

a. The applicant's explanation of the offense(s) or omissions;

b. The applicant's written explanation of the steps taken to make restitution;

c. Compliance with probation or parole, if applicable;

d. Payment of fines or restitution, if applicable; and

e. Compliance with any plea agreement or settlement agreement made with any court, board, or other supervising entity, if applicable;

N.H. Admin. Code § Alc 303.01

Derived From Volume XXXVI Number 45, Filed November 10, 2016, Proposed by #12001, Effective 10/13/2016, Expires 10/13/2026.

Amended by Number 6, Filed February 9, 2023, Proposed by #13518, Effective 3/13/2023, Expires 3/13/2033 (see Revision Note at chapter heading for Alc 300).