440 IAC 7.5-7-3 - Householder
Authority: IC 12-21-2-3
Affected: IC 12-22-2
Sec. 3.
(a) The
agency shall certify individuals as alternative family for adults householders
for a period of two (2) years.
(b)
A householder may be recertified by the agency every two (2) years.
(c) An alternative family for adults
householder shall meet the following standards:
(1) Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
(2) Be a resident of the community
and general geographic area for at least six (6) months prior to application.
(3) Demonstrate stable life
relationships through employment, relationships in the community, family ties,
and in the individual's current roles and responsibilities.
(4) Be financially stable.
(5) Have good communication and interpersonal
skills and the ability to empathize with persons with psychiatric disorders.
(6) Be in good health as
documented annually by a physician's statement.
(7) Have a valid driver's license, a safe
driving history according to the agency policy, and comply with Indiana's
automobile insurance liability requirements, if the householder is responsible
for transporting residents.
(8)
Have completed the preservice training program provided by the agency.
(9) In the professional opinion of
the agency, be capable and willing to provide a safe and therapeutic
environment for the residents.
(d) The agency shall demonstrate that
nutritional training has been provided to householders, including the
following:
(1) The agency shall have a
written nutrition training plan for householders approved by a dietitian.
(2) Staff and householders shall
have access to a dietitian to discuss specific resident nutritional issues.
(e) The agency shall
verify and consider the criminal history of an applicant who applies to be an
alternative family for adults householder. The agency shall use a criminal
records check and other methods of verification in the process.
(f) The status of being a certified
alternative family for adults householder does not entitle the alternative
family to have an adult placed with it. Such placements are at the discretion
of the agency.
(g) The alternative
family may decline to accept a specific adult solely on the grounds that the
alternative family is unable to meet the individual's needs.
(h) The agency shall enter into a written
agreement with each alternative family for adults householder covering the
terms and conditions of the householder's participation in the alternative
family for adults program. The agreement shall cover the following:
(1) Program participation requirements,
duties, and responsibilities of the householder in the program.
(2) Householder rights.
(3) Any restrictions on the householder's
activities that are necessary conditions of participation in the program.
(i) In the event that
the alternative family householder determines that it is unable to meet the
needs of the individual placed with them, the alternative family householder
shall notify the agency, in writing, thirty (30) days before the relocation of
the adult.
Notes
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