New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 6 - PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 100 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION - CLIENT SERVICES
Part 2 - DIRECT CLIENT SERVICES
Section 6.100.2.10 - STAFFING OF THE STATE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM

A. DVR shall employ sufficient number of staff with appropriate qualifications to carry out all functions required, including program planning and evaluation, staff development, rehabilitation facility development and utilization, medical consultation, and rehabilitation counseling services for individuals with severe handicaps.

B. DVR shall make personnel available who are able to communicate in the native languages of applicants with limited English-speaking ability from ethnic groups which represent substantial segments of the state population as well as personnel who are able to communicate with individuals who rely on special modes of communication such as oral and non-verbal communication devices.

C. DVR shall recruit, prepare and retain qualified personnel, including personnel from minority backgrounds, and personnel who are individuals with disabilities.

D. DVR shall provide a system for the continuing education of the rehabilitation professionals and paraprofessionals it employs, particularly with respect to rehabilitation technology.

E. DVR shall set, establish and maintain standards to ensure that its personnel are appropriately and adequately prepared and trained.