Sec. 10.57.02.01. Application Procedures

A. In order to obtain a certificate as a residential child care program administrator, the applicant shall submit to the Board:

(1) An application on the form provided by the Board;

(2) The application fee set forth in COMAR 10.57.07;

(3) Independent written verification from the applicant’s employer or employers describing the nature and duration of the applicant’s experience in the human service field;

(4) A certified copy of a transcript with a school seal from an accredited college or university to document the receipt of a baccalaureate or master's degree; and

(5) Evidence that the applicant:

(a) Is of good moral character;

(b) Has completed a State and national criminal history records check;

(c) Unless waived in accordance with Health Occupations Article, §20–303(d), Annotated Code of Maryland, has submitted to a child protective services background clearance;

(d) Meets the requirements of Regulations .02 and .03 of this chapter;

(e) Is 21 years old or older; and

(f) Is responsible for the day-to-day management and operation of a residential child care program.

B. Experience Required in §A(3) of this Regulation.

(1) At least one employment verification under §A(3) of this regulation shall be provided by a present or former supervisor.

(2) For individuals who are in a leadership role of a residential child care program and do not have a supervisor, an employment verification from the program's Chief Administrator or other appropriate program authority is sufficient to meet this requirement.

(3) Employment verification shall be submitted to the Board:

(a) On the form provided by the Board; and

(b) In a sealed envelope that is signed by the writer on the back of the envelope over the seal.

C. Day-to-day management and operation of a residential child care program required in §A(5)(f) of this regulation includes, but is not limited to:

(1) Administering, directing, or managing the residential child care program to ensure that the basic needs of the child are met;

(2) Recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising staff;

(3) Developing and implementing an appropriate staffing plan based upon the needs of the children in the residential child care program and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations;

(4) Coordinating, supervising, and implementing the services provided to ensure the child has access to appropriate medical, psychosocial and educational services as established in the child's service plan;

(5) Maintaining records in a manner that conforms to the requirements of this chapter and other applicable laws and regulations;

(6) Monitoring the quality of services provided by the residential child care program; and

(7) Ensuring that all requirements of this chapter and other applicable laws and regulations are met.

D. The Board may not consider an application completed until it has received all required materials.

E. Incomplete Applications.

(1) If an incomplete application is submitted to the Board, the Board shall notify the applicant within 30 days after the receipt of an incomplete application of the materials that are required.

(2) If the applicant fails to provide the required documentation within 120 days, the Board may:

(a) Administratively close the application; or

(b) Deny the application, pursuant to Regulation .04E of this chapter.

(3) An applicant whose application is administratively closed or denied may reapply and submit with the new application proof of compliance with:

(a) This subtitle; and

(b) Health Occupations Article, Title 20, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(4) An applicant whose application has been denied shall disclose on future applications that the applicant had been denied certification.