Washington Administrative Code
Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of
CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS
Staff Qualifications and Requirements
Section 388-145-1460 - Do I need to employ consultants at my facility?
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 388-145-1460
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
(1) You must have case management consultants available as needed to work with your staff, the children you serve, and the children's families. Other consultants may be used for program support.
(2) A case management consultant is responsible for:
(a) Reviewing
treatment or case plans as appropriate;
(b) Providing one hour of
consultation/supervision to case management staff for every twenty hours a
person works. Staff consultations shall be documented and available to staff on
an as-needed basis; and
(c)
Monitoring staff's skill development in order to effectively manage their
cases.
(3) Each case management consultant must have:
(a) A
master's degree in social services or a closely related field from an
accredited school;
(b) The
training, experience, knowledge, and demonstrated skills for each area in which
he or she will be supervising or advising;
(c) The ability to ensure staff develop their
skills, are adequately trained, and have the understanding needed to
effectively manage cases; and
(d)
Knowledge of mandatory child abuse and neglect reporting
requirements.
(4) Consultants may be hired as staff or operate under a contract and must meet the full professional competency requirements and academic training in their respective fields.
(5) If you have consultants working in emergency respite centers, they must also have training and experience in early childhood education.
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