6870.E AMH KAGI PAME 120

ESB 6870 - H AMD 1713

By Representative Kagi

WITHDRAWN 4/12/2010

On page 7, line 4, after "(3)))" insert "(a) When there is at least one resident present at a secure community transition facility located in Pierce county, at no time shall the direct care staffing level be less than three qualified, trained staff as described in this section.

(b) When there is at least one resident present at a secure community transition facility located in King county, at no time shall the direct care staffing level be less than two qualified, trained staff as described in this section.

(2) All staff shall be classified as a residential rehabilitation counselor II or have a classification that indicates an equivalent or higher level of skill, experience, and training.

(3)"

    On page 7, beginning on line 9, strike "(((4))) (2)" and insert "(4)"

    On page 7, after line 13, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 5. The department of social and health services shall achieve administrative efficiencies at the secure community transition facilities."

EFFECT:  Sets a minimum staffing level of three staff at all times for the Secure Community Transition Facility (SCTF) operated by the DSHS in Pierce County and a minimum staffing level of two staff at all times for the SCTF operated by the DSHS in King County, when a resident is present. Restores the provisions requiring all staff at a SCTF be classified as a residential rehabilitation counselor II or a classification that indicates an equivalent or higher level of skill, experience, and training.

--- END ---