9 CSR 30-3.204 - SATOP Personnel
(1) Qualifications of Staff. Staff must have
specialized training in providing services for individuals who have been
arrested for an alcohol- and/or drug-related traffic offense.
(A) Staff must be credentialed by the
Missouri Credentialing Board, 428 E. Capitol Avenue, 2nd Floor, Jefferson City,
MO 65101, and must meet the designated requirements prior to the delivery of
services. Substance Awareness Traffic Offender Programs (SATOP) credentials
include:
1. SATOP Qualified Professional
(SQP); and
2. SATOP Qualified
Instructor (SQI).
(B)
SATOP screenings shall be conducted by a SQP.
(C) Treatment services shall be provided by a
SQP or Qualified Addiction Professional.
(D) Education services shall be provided by a
SQP or SQI.
(E) Staff who
administer screenings and provide education and treatment services shall-
1. Not have a suspension or revocation of
their driver's license within the preceding two (2) years of administering
screenings or providing education and treatment services. Verification of staff
driving records shall be completed annually and maintained in personnel
records;
2. Not have received a
citation or been charged with any state or municipal alcohol- or drug-related
offense within the preceding two (2) years of administering screenings and
providing education and treatment services, except when found not guilty in a
court of competent jurisdiction;
3.
Not have allowed the use of alcohol, illegal drugs, or misuse of prescription
medications to interfere with the conduct of their SATOP job duties;
4. Successfully complete SATOP training
offered or approved by the department; and
5. Meet background screening requirements
specified in 9 CSR
10-5.190.
(2) Reporting Requirements. Administrators
and staff of a certified SATOP have the duty to report to the department the
suspected failure of any individual to meet applicable program standards and
requirements.
(A) Complaints or allegations
which must be reported to the department include:
1. Failure of a SATOP to meet personnel
requirements under this rule;
2.
Violations of individual rights under
9 CSR
10-7.020;
3. Fraudulent or false reporting to the
department, Department of Revenue, courts, or other entity;
4. Performance of duties for which an
individual is not appropriately credentialed;
5. Conviction, plea of guilty, or suspended
imposition of sentence for any felony or alcohol- or drug-related
offense;
6. Failure to cooperate in
any investigation by the department or authorized by the department;
7. Abuse, neglect, or misuse of
funds/property in accordance with
9 CSR
10-5.200; and
8. Offenses considered disqualifying crimes
under section 630.170,
RSMo.
(3) Guest
Speakers. A program which utilizes guest speakers shall have written policies
and procedures for their recruitment, selection, training, supervision,
dismissal, and compensation.
(A) The program
shall maintain a roster of all approved guest speakers and a description of the
duties or tasks of each.
(B) Guest
speakers are not considered instructors for the purpose of these
rules.
(C) At no time shall a guest
speaker assume sole responsibility for a class.
(4) Compliance. Failure to adhere to
stipulations, conditions, and requirements set forth in this rule shall be
considered cause for revocation or denial of program certification.
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