(1) A program shall employ an adequate number of trained professionals to provide the following services for each youth in care:

(a) plan for a youth's admission, coordinate the case plan, negotiate for the necessary resources for the youth, and prepare the youth for discharge and return to the family or other placement;

(b) serve as advocate for the youth and liaison with the family, the referring party and the community;

(c) prepare and maintain all required records and reports regarding the youth;

(d) provide post-placement plans and services and make the necessary referrals;

(e) assist the youth and staff to adjust to the youth's placement; and

(f) record the youth's reactions to the program, school, other youth, staff and family, and participate in staff discussion regarding progress and plans for the youth.

(2) Those persons providing social services shall meet the following qualifications in addition to the general qualifications for direct care staff:

(a) have a bachelors degree in a behavioral science and experience in areas related to youth care or services;

(b) have two years of equivalent social services experience for each year of college education; or

(c) have an equivalent educational background with development of the necessary skills in social services.