Wis. Admin. Code Department of Health Services DHS 61.38 - Training services

Training services provide a planned and systematic sequence of formal and informal activities for adults designed to develop skills in performing activities of daily and community living including self-help, motor and communication skills and to enhance emotional, personal and social development. Training services are usually provided as day services, sheltered employment or transitional community living arrangements.

(1) PERSONNEL.

(a) Director. There shall be a director who shall have skills and knowledges that typically would be acquired through a course of study leading to a bachelor's degree in a human services related field and at least 3 years of related experience.

(b) Other staff. Program staff may include but is not limited to home trainers, specialists, and assistants. Staff or consultants shall be available, as needed, who are knowledgeable and skilled in adapting or modifying equipment and environments, and the application of special equipment for persons with physical disabilities.

(c) Personnel ratios. Personnel ratios shall be a minimum of one direct service staff for each 15 persons.

(2) PROGRAM.

(a) Training service shall include at least one of the following programs to encourage and accelerate development in:

1. Independent and daily living skills.

2. Mobility skills.

3. Social development.

4. Vocational and work related skills.

(b) Training services shall be directed toward integrating the individual into the total family and community environment.

(c) Training services shall be provided as recommended in the service plan.

(d) Staff supervising the training service shall send a written report to the case manager or his or her designee at least every 6 months. The report shall contain a statement on progress toward the objectives of the service plan and recommendations for changes.

Notes

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Health Services DHS 61.38

Cr. Register, January, 1980, No. 289, eff. 2-1-80.