At least one of every three staff members on duty in each unit of the facility who supervises children in care, provides direct services, or participates in assessment and service planning processes must have a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral or social science or 48 credit hours of post-high school education and at least one year of experience working with children in a group care setting. The experience must include behavior management and intervention, recreational and therapeutic activities, and participation in the assessment and case planning process. An individual who does not meet these requirements must be under the supervision of a staff member who provides direct care to children and meets the requirements of this section.

The staff member may not have on record a substantiated report of child abuse or neglect.

Cross-References: Revocation or refusal to issue or renew license or registration for child abuse or violence, SDCL 26-6-23.1; Screening for substantiated reports of abuse and neglect, § 67:42:01:05.02.

Source: 32 SDR 33, effective August 31, 2005; 34 SDR 200, effective January 30, 2008; 39 SDR 220, effective June 27, 2013.

General Authority: SDCL 26-6-16.

Law Implemented: SDCL 26-6-16.