R501-8-6. Staff, Interns, and Volunteers

(1) All staff, interns, and volunteers shall meet the provisions of R501-14.

(2) Each program shall have a governing body and an executive director who shall have responsibility and authority over the policies and activities of the program. and shall coordinate office and support services, training, etc,. The executive director shall have, at a minimum, the following qualifications:

(a) be at least 25 years of age,

(b) have a BA or BS degree or equal training and experience in a related field,

(c) have a minimum of two years of outdoor youth program administrative experience,

(d) have a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours education in recreational therapy or related experience or one year Outdoor Youth Program field experience,

(e) demonstrate complete knowledge and understanding of relevant licensing rules, and

(f) have completed an initial staff training, see R501-8-8.

(3) Each program shall have a program or field director who coordinates field operations, manages the field staff, and operates the field office. The program or field director shall meet, at a minimum, the following qualifications:

(a) be at least 25 years of age,

(b) have a BA or BS degree or equal training and experience in a related field,

(c) have minimum of two years of outdoor youth program field experience,

(d) have a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours education in recreational therapy or related field, or one year Outdoor Youth Program field experience,

(e) demonstrate complete knowledge and understanding of relevant licensing rules,

(f) have primary responsibility for field activities and visit in the field a minimum of two days a week with no more than five days between visits,

(g) prepare reports of each visit, document conditions of consumers, document interactions of consumers and staff, and ensure compliance with rules,

(h) be annually trained and certified in CPR and currently certified in standard first aid, and

(i) have completed an initial staff training, see R501-8-8.

(4) Each program shall have field support staff responsible for delivery of supplies to the field, mail delivery, communications, and first aid support. The field support staff shall meet, at a minimum, the following qualifications:

(a) be at least 21 years of age,

(b) have a high school diploma or equivalency,

(c) be annually trained and certified in CPR and currently certified in standard first aid, and

(d) have completed an initial staff training and field course, see R501-8-8.

(5) Each program group shall have senior field staff working directly with the consumer who shall meet, at a minimum, the following qualifications:

(a) be at least 21 years of age,

(b) have an associate degree or high school diploma with 30 semester or 45 quarter hours education and training or comparable experience and training in a related field,

(c) have six months outdoor youth program field experience or comparable experience which shall be documented in the individual's personnel file,

(d) be annually trained and certified in CPR and currently certified in standard first aid,

(e) have completed an initial staff training, see R501-8-8, and

(6) Each program shall have a field staff working directly with the consumers who shall meet, at a minimum, the following qualifications:

(a) be a minimum of 20 years of age,

(b) have a high school diploma or equivalency,

(c) have forty-eight field days of outdoor youth program experience or comparable experience which shall be documented in the individual's personnel file,

(d) exhibit leadership skill,

(e) be annually trained and certified in CPR and currently certified in standard first aid, and

(f) have completed an initial staff training.

(7) Each program shall have assistant field staff to meet the required consumer to staff ratio. Assistant field staff shall meet, at a minimum, the following qualifications:

(a) be a minimum of 19 years of age,

(b) have a high school diploma or equivalency,

(c) have twenty-four field days of outdoor youth programs experience,

(d) exhibit leadership skill,

(e) be annually trained and certified in CPR and currently certified in standard first aid, and

(f) have completed an initial staff training

(8) Each program shall have a multi-disciplinary team, accessible to consumers which shall include, at a minimum, the following:

(a) a licensed physician or consulting licensed physician,

(b) a treatment professional who may be one of the following:

(i) a licensed psychologist,

(ii) a licensed clinical social worker,

(iii) a licensed professional counselor,

(iv) a licensed marriage and family counselor, or

(v) a licensed school counselor

(c) All clinical and therapeutic personnel shall be licensed or working under a DOPL training program certified by the State of Utah.

(9) Each program may have academic and clinical interns who are learning the program practices while completing educational requirements.

(a) Interns shall be a minimum of 19 years of age.

(b) Initial training program shall be completed by all incoming staff including interns regardless of background experience.

(c) Clinical interns pursuing licensure shall be under the supervision of a licensed therapist.

(d) Academic interns shall be supervised by program staff.

(e) Interns shall not supervise consumers at any time.

(10) Each program may have program volunteers.

(a) Volunteers shall be under direct, constant supervision of program staff.

(b) Volunteers shall not be left in the role of supervising consumers at any time.

(c) Volunteers shall be at least 18 years of age and meet program guidelines.