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(b) Closure of a living unit due to disaster or emergency situations such as fires or severe weather; (c) A decision to evacuate the facility (if possible) and the names and location of all children who have evacuated in the case of an emergency. (6) The facility shall notify the Agency licensing unit in writing at least 30 calendar days before: (a) Discontinuing operation of a facility; (b) Any change in executive leadership responsible for the facility; (c) Any planned construction or major structural changes to the facility; (d) Any impending change that would necessitate a change in the conditions of the license, i.e., capacity, age range, gender, location or name. F. Staff and Volunteer Responsibilities. (1) A staff member, or volunteer who knows or has reasonable cause to suspect that a child has been abused or neglect as defined in S.C. Code Section 63–7–20 shall immediately inform by phone, in writing, or in person, the Agency or a local law enforcement agency. (2) Staff members and volunteers shall keep information and records on children confidential pursuant to the requirements in S.C. Code Section 63–7–940 and S.C. Code Section 1990. (3) Each staff member or volunteer shall notify the group care facility as soon as possible, but no later than the staff member’s next working day of all of the following: (a) A conviction of any crime. (b) A current or past investigation by any governmental agency for any act, offense, or omission, including an investigation related to the abuse or neglect, or threat of abuse or neglect, to a child or other client, or an investigation related to misappropriation of a client’s property. (c) A governmental finding substantiated against them of abuse or neglect of a client or of misappropriation of a client’s property. (d) A denial, restriction, or other limitation of a license or credential from the Agency of safety and professional services. (4) The staff member or volunteer shall demonstrate competency in the group care facility’s program statement, policies and procedures, roles and responsibilities, and resident rights. G. Directors. (1) Executive Directors shall have qualifications consistent with the responsibilities of the position as determined by the governing board. Documentation of qualifications, i.e., application or resume, shall be on file at the facility and will be reviewed at the time of licensing and relicensing. (2) Program Directors are employed full-time and are responsible for the daily operations of a facility and shall have the following qualifications and responsibilities: (a) Be at least 21 years old; (b) Have a bachelor’s degree in one of the major fields of study including, social work, sociology, psychology, special education, counseling and guidance, criminal justice and any other area in the human services field as approved by the Agency; (c) Have two (2) years of professional supervisory experience in child welfare; (d) Oversee program operation and development, and (e) Review the appropriateness of admission of each child to the facility, participate in develop- ing, reviewing, and updating child assessments and care plans, provide technical assistance to the group care staff and agencies and periodically review and update facility policies and procedures. (f) Qualifications for employment as outlined in this section shall be documented in an application which shall also include the requirements of Regulation 114–591(I). (3) Program Directors employed prior to July 1, 2021 will have a transition period of six years to meet the educational requirements. Alternatively, work experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree at the Agency’s discretion for program directors employed prior to July 1, 2021. H. Caregivers.