Nev. Admin. Code § 422.Sec. 23

Current through November 25, 2024

Section 422.Sec. 23 - NEW

1. A member of the staff of a program who is a supervisor must have at least 2 years of experience providing tenancy support services and working with persons who are living with chronic health conditions and persons experiencing homelessness.

2. The operator of a program shall ensure that:

(a) Each member of the staff of a program who does not have the qualifications described in subsection 1 is under direct supervision at all times; and

(b) Each member of the staff of a program attends an orientation concerning the policies and procedures adopted pursuant to section 11 that govern his or her duties.

3. Each member of the staff of a program must have training and demonstrated competence in:

(a) Evidence-based best practices for teaching skills in a manner that utilizes the strengths of clients;

(b) Knowledge and behavior necessary to maintain housing;

(c) Engaging and using motivational interviewing techniques to connect and form relationships with persons who are mistrustful of providers of tenancy support services;

(d) Cognitive behavioral techniques and techniques for changing behavior;

(e) Documenting the provision of services in accordance with the requirements of 42 U.S.C. § 1396n(i) and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto;

(f) Conducting interviews as necessary to de-escalate conflict and ensure safety;

(g) Responding to emergent needs in a safe and effective manner; and

(h) Providing services in a trauma-informed manner, as defined in section 22, when appropriate.

Nev. Admin. Code § 422.Sec. 23

Added to NAC by Div. of Health Care Fin. & Policy by R030-20A, eff. 12/22/2021

NRS 422.3964, 433.324, 439.200