Wash. Admin. Code § 388-829Z-020

Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024

Section 388-829Z-020 - What are the minimum requirements for direct support professionals providing emergency transitional support services?

To provide emergency transitional support services, a direct support professional must:

(1) Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, unless hired before September 1, 1991;

(2) Be age 18 older;

(3) Have a current background check as required by WAC 388-829Z-025; and

(4) Successfully complete residential habilitation center new employee training, which includes at a minimum:

(a) Client rights;

(b) Mandatory reporting;

(c) Blood-borne pathogens;

(d) First aid and CPR;

(e) Crisis prevention and deescalation;

(f) Skills training for activities of daily living; and

(g) Person-centered thinking.

Wash. Admin. Code § 388-829Z-020

Adopted by WSR 23-13-087, Filed 6/16/2023, effective 7/17/2023