Sec. 10.21.28.12. Program Staff

A. A provider of MHVP shall ensure that MHVP staff includes, at a minimum:

(1) A program director who:

(a) Has sufficient qualifications, knowledge, and experience to execute the duties of the position;

(b) Is available for an amount of time calculated on the basis of a half-hour per individual receiving services, up to a maximum of 40 hours per week;

(c) Is available to provide MHVP administration and supervision; and

(d) May provide MHVP services;

(2) Employment specialists who have sufficient qualifications, knowledge, and experience to work with the individuals served by the program; and

(3) Program staff sufficient to carry out the:

(a) Program model described in Regulation .04 of this chapter;

(b) Services delineated under Regulation .10 of this chapter; and

(c) Activities outlined in the individual's IVP.

B. The program director shall assure that the MHVP:

(1) Has a clear description of the role and function of the staff providing MHVP services;

(2) Staff is sufficient in numbers and qualifications to carry out the program's service goals and includes, at a minimum, the staff identified in this regulation; and

(3) Has a contingency plan for staff availability to provide necessary MHVP services to an individual in the absence of regularly assigned staff.

C. Ratio. A provider of MHVP services shall maintain a maximum ratio of one MHVP employment specialist serving each 15 individuals receiving MHVP services.

D. Volunteers, Students, and Trainees. The program may use volunteers, students, and trainees according to the provisions of COMAR 10.21.17.09E.