# COMAR Title 16 — Department of Juvenile Services

## Subtitle 05 — Program Administration

### Chapter 02 — Personnel Qualifications and Recruitment

**Authority:** Human Services Article, §§9-204, 9-227, and 9-237; Correctional Services Article §8-201 et seq.; Annotated Code of Maryland

**Administrative History:** Effective date: June 18, 2007 (34:12 Md. R. 1067)

#### Regulation .01 Direct-Care Staff and Specialists.

*COMAR 16.05.02.01*

A. Definitions.

  (1) In this regulation, the following terms have the meaning indicated.

  (2) Specialist.

    (a) “Specialist” means an employee assigned to a program to provide services of the sort that require specialized or advanced training in a specific field of study.

    (b) “Specialist” includes:

      (i) An addictions counselor;

      (ii) A case manager;

      (iii) A dentist;

      (iv) A dietitian;

      (v) A nurse;

      (vi) A physician;

      (vii) A psychiatrist;

      (viii) A psychologist;

      (ix) A recreation supervisor;

      (x) A social worker; and

      (xi) A teacher.

B. Qualifications. All direct-care staff and all specialists shall:

  (1) Demonstrate the potential for working with youth in program settings, as reflected by academic qualifications, personal experience, or a combination of both; and

  (2) Meet the minimum qualifications, as applicable, set by:

    (a) The Department of Budget and Management;

    (b) The Maryland Correctional Training Commission; and

    (c) Applicable law and regulation.

#### Regulation .02 Short-Term Contracts.

*COMAR 16.05.02.02*

The Department shall minimize the use of short-term employment contracts and shall encourage its private-sector providers to do likewise.