New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 44C - STANDARDS FOR COMMUNITY RESIDENCES FOR PERSONS WITH HEAD INJURIES
Subchapter 2 - ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION
Section 10:44C-2.5 - Minimum staff qualifications

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 10:44C-2.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

(a) The licensee or executive leadership shall demonstrate knowledge in the design and supervision of traumatic brain injury programs, development of professional staff, application of fiscal and qualitative standards, and responsiveness to customers and the marketplace, and meet the following educational or experience qualifications:

1. An advanced degree in healthcare management or related clinical field; or

2. Five years' progressive management experience, at least two at a senior staff level.

(b) A licensee choosing to employ an executive leadership to assist in the management of community residences for persons with head injuries shall provide a written statement signed and dated by the licensee and the executive leadership that documents the following:

1. The executive leadership's working relationship to the licensee and the executive leadership's designated authority and duties;

2. The official delegation to the executive leadership of the authority and responsibility necessary to direct the organization in accordance with policy; and

3. The goals established for the executive leadership with his or her agreement.
i. The licensee shall maintain on file an annual documented evaluation of the executive leadership's performance based on the agreed-upon goals.

(c) A person serving as a Business Manager shall meet the following educational and/or experience qualifications:

1. A bachelor's degree in business or a related field; and/or

2. Experience which results in a working knowledge of principles and practices of business administration, budget and purchasing practices, and principles of personnel management.

(d) An agency employee serving as a case manager shall have one of the following:

1. A bachelor or masters degree in social work;

2. A bachelor of science in nursing (BSN);

3. Certification as a rehabilitation counselor (CRC);

4. Certification as an insurance rehabilitation specialist (CIRC);

5. Certification as a brain injury specialist (CBIS); or

6. A bachelor of arts degree in a health services-or human services-related field.

(e) The supervisor responsible for the operation of a residence shall have a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience working with persons with head injuries.

(f) Direct support professionals shall be at least 18 years of age and shall have a high school diploma or equivalent.

(g) Direct support professionals shall have the ability to communicate with the persons served with whom they are working.

(h) Direct support professionals shall be capable of providing any direct assistance required by persons served with whom they are working.

(i) The licensee shall verify that all persons providing a professional service, whether through direct employment, affiliation or contract, possess credentials required by Federal and State law and/or meet established professional qualifications for their professional service.

(j) Standards of qualification for trainees/interns shall be established and maintained as follows:

1. Trainees and interns shall be supervised by paid staff members and shall have the qualifications required for their assignments.
i. Information regarding any personal risks, liabilities, and insurance coverage shall be clearly communicated to the trainee or intern and, when appropriate, to the affiliating academic or training program; and

ii. The responsibilities of trainees/interns shall be described in writing.

(k) Support personnel or technical assistants shall be supervised, shall have specified job duties, and shall function within the goals established by the licensee.

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