Minnesota Administrative Rules

2960.0640 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS.

Subpart 1.

General qualifications.

The general staff qualifications of parts 2960.0100 and 2960.0150 apply to the staff described in this part.

Subp. 2.

Administrator.

The license holder must designate an individual as administrator. The administrator must have at least a bachelor's degree in the behavioral sciences, health administration, public administration, or a related field such as special education or education administration. The administrator must be responsible for the ongoing operation of the facility and maintenance and upkeep of the facility.

Subp. 3.

Program director.

The license holder must designate an individual as program director. The license holder must have at least one program director for every 50 residents receiving program services. The positions of program director and administrator may be filled by the same person if the person meets the qualifications in items A and B. The program director must have the qualifications in items A and B:

A.

a master's degree in the behavioral sciences or a related field with at least two years of work experience providing services to residents with severe emotional disturbance or have a bachelor's degree in the behavioral sciences or a related field with a minimum of four years of work experience providing services to residents with severe emotional disturbance; and

B.

one year of experience or training in program administration and supervision of staff.

Statutory Authority:

L 1995 c 226 art 3 s 60; MS s 241.021; 245A.03; 245A.09

History:

28 SR 211

Published Electronically:

August 5, 2008