Subd. 1. Certification levels.

When certifying a recovery residence, the commissioner must specify whether the residence is a level-one or level-two certified recovery residence.

Subd. 2. Level-one certification.

1. (a) The commissioner must designate a certified residence as a level-one certified recovery residence when the residence is peer run. A level-one certified recovery residence must:

   1. (1) not permit an allowance for on-site paid staff or operator of the recovery residence;
   2. (2) permit only nonpaid staff to live or work within the residence; and
   3. (3) ensure that decisions are made solely by residents.
2. (b) Staff of a level-one certified recovery residence must not provide billable peer recovery support services to residents of the recovery residence.

Subd. 3. Level-two certification.

1. (a) The commissioner must designate a certified residence as a level-two certified recovery residence when the residence is managed by someone other than the residents. A level-two certified recovery residence must have staff to model and teach recovery skills and behaviors.

2. (b) A level-two certified recovery residence must:

   1. (1) have written job descriptions for each staff member position, including position responsibilities and qualifications;
   2. (2) have written policies and procedures for ongoing performance development of staff;
   3. (3) provide annual training on emergency procedures, resident bill of rights, grievance policies and procedures, and code of ethics;
   4. (4) provide community or house meetings, peer supports, and involvement in self-help or off-site treatment services;
   5. (5) have identified recovery goals;
   6. (6) maintain documentation that residents are linked with community resources such as job search, education, family services, and health and housing programs; and
   7. (7) maintain documentation of referrals made for additional services.
3. (c) Staff of a level-two certified recovery residence must not provide billable peer support services to residents of the recovery residence.