(a) Ratios. Ratios of juvenile supervision officers to residents on facility premises must adhere to the requirements set forth in this standard and be documented in policies and procedures.
(1) Regardless of the ratio requirements established in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, at least one juvenile supervision officer must be on duty at all times.
(2) During program hours, the ratio must be at least one juvenile supervision officer for every 12 residents.
(3) During non-program hours, the ratio must be at least one juvenile supervision officer for every 24 residents.
(4) A juvenile supervision officer may be counted in the ratio only if requirements of §355.428 and, if applicable, §355.429 of this title are met.
(b) Same-Gender Supervision Requirement.
(1) Policies and practice must ensure at least one juvenile supervision officer of each gender represented in the resident population is on duty and available to the residents on every shift.
(2) Cross-gender supervision is prohibited during showers, physical searches, pat downs, disrobing of suicidal residents, or other times in which personal hygiene practices or needs would require the presence of a staff member of the same gender. However, if the resident is behind a closed, windowless door to shower or care for other personal hygiene needs, a same-gender staff member is not required. The requirements of this standard must be detailed in the facility's policies and procedures.
(c) Level of Supervision.
(1) Program Hours.
(2) Groups Supervised by Qualified Individuals. Residents may be supervised by a qualified individual when the individual is working with the residents in a capacity that relates to the individual's:
(3) Non-Program Hours.
Source Note: The provisions of this §355.430 adopted to be effective November 15, 2013, 38 TexReg 7973; amended to be effective February 1, 2018, 42 TexReg 5701