This regulation sets additional qualification requirements for operators and residence directors of Mental Health Community Residence Facilities (MHCRFs) in the District of Columbia. Operators and residence directors must have at least two years of human services experience (including one year with persons with mental illness), a bachelor's degree or equivalent, demonstrated computer literacy and financial management competence, and must complete department-provided training within 90 days of hire. If the operator is a corporation, the residence director acting on its behalf must meet the same requirements.
View official source3851 ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS APPLICABLE TO MHCRF OPERATORS AND RESIDENCE DIRECTORS 3851.1 In addition to meeting the requirements of § 3850.1 for staff, the Operator and Residence Director shall: Have at least two (2) years of experience in human services including one (1) year of working with persons with mental illness prior to employment; Have a Bachelor of Arts (“B.A.”) or Bachelor of Science (“B.S.”) degree or equivalent experience in addition to the experience required in (a); Be able to demonstrate computer literacy and competence in budget planning, financial management, and program development; Demonstrate, through references, documentation of education and experience, and compliance with this chapter, the ability to carry out the responsibilities set forth in §§ 3852 and 3853 prior to employment; (e) Participate in training, workshops, and seminars developed for Operators and Residence Directors by the Department within ninety (90) days after hire. 3851.2 If the Operator is incorporated, the Residence Director acting on behalf of the corporation shall meet the requirements of § 3851.1. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 65 DCR 1633 (February 16, 2018). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Mental Health 22-A DCMR § 3851