S.D. Admin. R. 67:42:15:05

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 57, November 12, 2024
Section 67:42:15:05 - Staff qualifications - Direct care staff

At least one of every three staff members on duty in each unit of the facility who supervises children in care, provides direct services, or participates in assessment and service planning processes must have a bachelors degree in a behavioral or social science or 48 credit hours of post-high school education and at least one year of experience working with children in a group care setting. The experience must include behavior management and intervention, recreational and therapeutic activities, and participation in the assessment and case planning process. An individual who does not meet these requirements must be under the supervision of a staff member who provides direct care to children and meets the requirements of this section.

The staff member may not have on record a substantiated report of child abuse or neglect.

S.D. Admin. R. 67:42:15:05

32 SDR 33, effective 8/31/2005; 34 SDR 200, effective 1/30/2008; 39 SDR 220, effective 6/27/2013.

General Authority: SDCL 26-6-16.

Law Implemented: SDCL 26-6-16.

Revocation or refusal to issue or renew license or registration for child abuse or violence, SDCL 26-6-23.1; Screening for substantiated reports of abuse and neglect, § 67:42:01:05.02.