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Special Terms and Conditions (b) Community Access services will focus on activities that are typically experienced by the general public. Support to participate in segregated activities and/or specialized activities will not be reimbursed. (c) A Client receiving Community Access services will not receive employment support simultaneously. (d) A Client receiving Community Access services may at any time choose to leave Community Access to pursue work and receive employment support. (2) Clients in an employment program will be supported to work towards a living wage. A living wage is the amount needed to enable an individual to meet or exceed his/her living expenses. Clients should average twenty (20) hours of community work per week or eighty-six (86) hours per month. The amount of service a Client receives will be based on his/her demonstrated need, acuity level and work history per WAC 388-828. (3) Prior to beginning service or prior to an expected change in service, the provider will clearly communicate to the Client and the County the maximum service hours per month the Client can expect to r~ceive. Service changes will not occur until the Client has received proper notification from DDA. (a) The Client's DDA ISP is the driver for service. The CMIS County Service Authorization and updated Planned Rates information will not exceed the Client's DDA ISP. (b) The amount of service the Client receives should match with the CMIS County Service Authorization and updated Planned Rates information (4) All Clients will have an individualized plan to identify Client's preferences. Minimum plan elements are outlined in the reference document "Criteria for an Evaluation." A copy of the Client's individualized plan will be provided to their CRM, guardian and others as appropriate. (5) Semi-annual progress reports that describe the outcomes of activities will be provided by the provider or the County to the CRM, guardian and others as appropriate. The report will summarize the progress made towards the Client's individualized goals. (6) All Clients will be contacted by their service provider according to Client need and at least once per month. (7) If Clients in Individual Employment, Group Supported Employment, or Prevocational services have not obtained paid employment at minimum wage or better within six (6) monthsJ the County will assure the following steps are taken: (a) Review the progress toward employment goals; (b) Provide evidence of consultation with the family/Client; and (0) Develop additional strategies with the family/Client, county staff, employment support staff and the case manager. Strategies may include providing technical assistance, changing to a new provider, and/or providing additional resources as needed to support the individual's pursuit of employment. The additional strategies will be documented for each Client and kept in the Client's file(s). (8) If after twelve (12) months the Client remains unemployed, an additional review will be DSHS Central Contract SerVices 1769CS County Agreement 7-14-2015 Page 10