(a) A peer assistance program must maintain an adequate number of staff to effectively administer the program and provide the services identified in the program description.
(b) Each staff position must have a written job description that specifies:
  (1) duties and responsibilities; and
  (2) minimum qualifications, including the level of education, training, and related work experience required.
(c) An application or resume for each staff member must document education, training, and related work experience that meets or exceeds the minimum qualifications in that person's job description.
(d) The organization must provide adequate supervision for staff.
(e) All staff must receive training regarding program and participant confidentiality requirements. Staff who will coordinate intervention or participation or will consult with or monitor a participant must complete eight hours of training before working with program participants. At least five hours of the training must be conducted by a mental health professional and include:
  (1) mental health and substance use conditions;
  (2) appropriate treatment for mental health and substance use conditions; and
  (3) intervention and advocacy skills, as applicable.
(f) The program must maintain documentation of required training.
(g) Each personnel file must be kept for at least two years after the individual stops working with the program.

Source Note: The provisions of this §8.111 adopted to be effective January 27, 2020, 45 TexReg 579