(a) To qualify for a certificate as a program administrator, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.
(b) The applicant shall be of good moral character.
(c) The applicant shall have completed:
(1) A State and national criminal history records check; and
(2) Unless waived by the Board under § 20–303(d) of this subtitle, a child protective services background clearance.
(d) The applicant shall be at least 21 years old.
(e) The applicant shall have:
(1) (i) A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; and
(ii) At least 4 years experience in the human service field with at least 3 years in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or
(2) (i) A master’s degree from an accredited college or university; and
(ii) At least 2 years experience in the human service field with at least 1 year in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
(f) Except as otherwise provided in this title, the applicant shall pass an examination given by the Board under this subtitle.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 20 - Residential Child Care Program Professionals
Subtitle 3 - Certification Process
Section 20-301 - Certification Required
Section 20-302 - Qualifications
Section 20-302.1 - Certification as Residential Child and Youth Care Practitioner
Section 20-305 - Examination of Applicants
Section 20-306 - Waiver of Examination
Section 20-307 - Issuance of Certificate
Section 20-308 - Petition for Review of Board Decisions Regarding Certificates
Section 20-309 - Authorization Granted
Section 20-310 - Expiration and Renewal
Section 20-311 - Reinstatement of Certificate
Section 20-312 - Surrender of Certificate
Section 20-313 - Investigations; Complaints; Sanctions; Prohibited Acts