Or. Admin. Code § 415-056-0045

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 415-056-0045 - Staff Requirements

(1) The substance abuse prevention program must be administered by staff in accordance with standards set forth in these rules.

(2) The coordinator is qualified by virtue of knowledge, training, experience, and skills. The coordinator must be certified by the Addiction Counselor Certification Board of Oregon (ACCBO) as a Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) or must acquire certification within two years from the date of hire.

(3) The coordinator shall be employed greater than .50 FTE to carry out their responsibilities.

(4) Roles and authorities of the coordinator include:

(a) Development, monitoring, and oversight of the Prevention Implementation Plan, which shall be in compliance with the requirements set forth by the Division;

(b) Implementation of the defined strategies;

(c) Management of the program staff;

(d) Administration of funds;

(e) Accountability for the oversight and quality of prevention services; and

(f) Supervision of other staff related to their skill level with the goal of achieving the objectives of the prevention program and assisting staff to increase their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

(5) Program staff providing more than .5 FTE hours of direct prevention services must:

(a) Have a CPS certification or must acquire the certification within two years of hire;

(b) Have a workforce development plan utilized to assure compliance with these rules and to ensure each staff has opportunities to advance their prevention knowledge and skills; and

(c) Be culturally competent to serve the identified populations. Agencies who contract for the delivery of direct prevention services must ensure that the contractors meet the requirements for prevention staff described in these rules.

(6) The number and responsibilities of the prevention staff must be sufficient to provide the services required under these rules for the number of participants the program intends to serve.

Or. Admin. Code § 415-056-0045

ADS 1-2012, f. & cert. ef. 2-9-12; ADS 1-2018, amend filed 03/01/2018, effective 3/1/2018

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 430.256 & 413.042

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 430.256 - 430.415