An agency that utilizes nonemployees who regularly work directly with clients shall:

1. Require nonemployees be at least two years older than the client;

2. Require each nonemployee to successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and a child abuse and neglect index check; and

3. Detail policy and procedure specific to nonemployees, including: a. Description of duties and specify responsibilities for nonemployee positions; b. Checking personal references before placement as a nonemployee; c. Designating an employee to supervise and evaluate nonemployees; d. An orientation plan that includes education on the legal requirements for confidentiality, training in the philosophy of the agency, and the needs of clients served by the supervised independent living program; and e. A plan for required trainings.

History: Effective October 1, 2019.

General Authority: NDCC 50-06-05.1, 50-11-03

Law Implemented: NDCC 50-06-05.1, 50-11-03