1. (1) To become an alternative living provider, a person must:

   1. (a) Be age 21 or older;
   2. (b) Have a high school diploma or general education development certificate (GED);
   3. (c) Meet the minimum skills and abilities described in WAC 388-829A-110;
   4. (d) Meet background check requirements under chapter 388-825 WAC;
   5. (e) Have a Washington state business license; and
   6. (f) Be certified by DDA under chapter 388-825A WAC.

2. (2) To become a direct support professional employed by an agency, a person must:

   1. (a) Be age 18 or older;
   2. (b) Have a high school diploma or GED;
   3. (c) Meet background check requirements under chapter 388-825 WAC;
   4. (d) Meet the minimum skills and abilities described in WAC 388-829A-110.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and 71A.12.110. WSR 25-11-082, s 388-829A-050, filed 5/21/25, effective 7/1/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.30 [ 71A.12.030] and Title 71A RCW. WSR 07-16-101, § 388-829A-050, filed 7/31/07, effective 9/1/07.]