Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-6 - MINIMUM LICENSURE STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-6-.03 - Administration

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
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(a) The Agency operating a Community
			 Residential Program is a legal entity or part of a legal entity.
(b) The Board of Directors, or where
			 established by a local unit of government, the Governing Authority, shall
			 consult with the Department of Youth Services prior to:
1. establishing a new Program or
			 Facility
2. changing the basic
			 program
3. extending services into
			 additional Program or geographic area
(c) The Governing Authority of the Community
			 Residential Program holds meetings at least annually (quarterly recommended)
			 with the administrator and appropriate staff to facilitate communication,
			 establish Policy, and ensure conformity to legal and fiscal
			 requirements.
(d) Written Policy,
			 procedure, and practice provide that the Facility has documented long range
			 goals and objectives.
(e) Written
			 Policy, Procedure, and practice provide that the Facility and its Programs are
			 managed by a single administrative officer.
(f) The qualifications for the position of
			 facility administrator include, at a minimum, a bachelor's degree in an
			 appropriate discipline and demonstrated administrative ability and
			 leadership.
(g) The Facility has a
			 plan in place that ensures a continuity of service. These measures should
			 include provisions for providing service following fire, natural disasters, or
			 other major disruptions in the ongoing operation of the Program.
(h) There is a written document that
			 describes the Facility, including an organizational chart that delineates lines
			 of authority.
(i) The Facility has
			 an Advisory Board that is representative of the community in which it is
			 located, that meets at least annually.
(j) Written Policy, Procedure, and practice
			 provide for operating and maintaining the Facility as specified in a manual
			 that is accessible to all employees and the public.
(k) Written Policy, Procedure, and practice
			 provide that new or revised policies and procedure are disseminated to
appropriate
staff and volunteers.
(l) Written Policy, Procedure, and practice
			 provide for regular meetings, at least monthly, between the administrator and
			 key staff members.
(m) Written
			 Policy, Procedure, and practice provide that the Facility develops Procedure to
			 assess its progress in meeting its mission as defined by its stated long range
			 goals and objectives. The assessment is conducted at least annually.
(n) Written Policy, Procedure, and practice
			 provide media access to the Facility. These Procedures should include details
			 addressing:
1. juvenile rights to
			 confidentiality and privacy
2.
			 maintenance of order and security
3. a program of public information
4. designation of individuals authorized to
			 speak on behalf of the Facility
5.
			 identification of areas of the Facility accessible to media
			 representatives
(o) The
			 Facility has a written Policy conforming to statutes and regulations governing
			 campaigning, lobbying, and political practices.
(p) Written Policy, Procedure, and practice
			 provide that firearms are not permitted in the Facility or on Facility grounds,
			 except in the instances of police officers in the performance of their duties.