S.C. Code Regs. § § 88-410

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 88-410 - Personnel

A. Qualifications of Staff

(1) Program Director: The Program Directors shall meet the following minimum qualifications:

(a) Be at least twenty-one (21) years old; and

(b) Have a four (4) year degree from an accredited college or university in the human services field or related field and two (2) years' experience in administration or supervision in the human services field; or

(c) Have a master's degree from an accredited college or university in the human services field or related field and one (1) year's experience in administration or supervision in the human services; and

(d) Have references from past employment.

(2) Direct Support Professional: DSPs will meet the following qualifications:

(a) Be at least eighteen (18) years old;

(b) Have a valid high school diploma or its certified equivalent; or have demonstrated competency for effective communication with Participants, the provision of appropriate care and supervision, and implementation of skills training; and

(c) Have references from past employment if the person has a work history.

(3) All Staff: All staff shall meet the following qualifications:

(a) Meet requirements for criminal background checks, abuse registry checks, and Medicaid exclusion checks;

(b) Have Tuberculosis Screening and Testing in accordance with current recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control;

(c) Have a valid Driver's License if duties require transportation of Participants;

(d) Be capable of aiding in the activities of daily living and implementing the plan of each individual for whom they are responsible;

(e) Be able to effectively communicate, in English, verbal and written information; and

(f) Be trained and be deemed competent in accordance with Department policies.

B. Participant Supervision/Staff Ratios

(1) Supervision of a Participant in the setting or program will be provided based on the type and amount of supervision required by the Participant which is determined by assessment and documented in the Participant's record.

(2) Day Services-Adult Activity: There shall be at least the following minimum Participant supervision/staff ratios:

(a) Developmental Intervention and Training Services Program - 4:1;

(b) Community Integrated Setting - 5:1;

(c) Facility Based Setting - 8:1;

(3) Residential Services: Sufficient staff shall be available 24 hours daily to render supports and respond to the needs of the Participants.

(4) Each program shall have provisions for alternate coverage for staff who are unable to fulfill their job responsibilities.

C. There will be a staff development/in-service education program operable by each Qualified Provider, in accordance with Department policies, which requires participation in new employee orientation, in-service education programs, and staff development opportunities from all staff and anyone contracted to provide direct supports to Participants.

S.C. Code Regs. § 88-410

Amended by State Register Volume 48, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/24/2024.