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individuals with similar interests and needs. (b) Cl 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 Cl services will not receive employment support simultaneously. (d) A Client receiving Cl services may at any time choose to leave Community Inclusion 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 be supported to average twenty (20) hours of community work per week or eighty-six (86) hours per month; however, each person's preferred hours of employment should be taken into consideration. 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) The Client's DOA PCSP is the driver for service. The AWA CSA and updated Planned Rates information will not exceed the Client's DOA PCSP. Service changes will not occur until the Client has received proper notification from DOA. (4) All Clients will have an Individualized Employment or Community Inclusion 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 the Client, 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 client , their 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 or Group Supported Employment, have not obtained paid employment at minimum wage or better within six (6) months, the County will assure the following steps are taken: (a) Review the progress toward employment goals; (b) Provide evidence of consultation with the ClienUguardian; and (c) Develop additional strategies with the ClienUguardian, county staff, employment support staff, case manager, and others identified by the Client. 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 conducted . The provider will address steps outlined in the previous six month progress report in the next six month progress report. The Client may request to participate in Community Inclusion activities or the Client may choose to remain in an employment program. When requesting to participate in Cl, the Client shall communicate directly with his or her DOA Case Manager. The DOA Case Manager is responsible for authorizing Cl services. Page 8 DSHS Central Contract Services 1769CS County Agreement 5-1-2019