20-27 Program Agreement DDCS County Services

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Special Terms and Conditions (a) To ensure health and safety, promote positive image and relationships in the community, increase competence and individualized skill -building, and achieve other expected benefits of Cl, services will occur individually or in a group of no more than two (2) or three (3) Client's 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. (2) Clients in an employment program will be supported to work towards a living wage. A living wage is the amount needed to enable a Client to meet or exceed 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 DDCS PCSP is the driver for service. The AWA County Service Authorization (CSA) and updated Planned Rates information will not exceed the Client's DDCS PCSP. Service changes will not occur until the Client has received proper notification from DDCS. (4) All Clients will have an Individualized Employment and/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 DDCS Case Resource Manager (CRM), guardian and others as appropriate. (5) Six-month progress reports describing the progress made towards achieving Client's goal will be provided by the service provider to the CRM, Client, and/or guardian, if any, within 30 days following the six-month period. The report will summarize activities and outcomes made towards the Client's individualized goal(s).AII Clients will be contacted by their service provider according to Client need and at least once per month. (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 higher 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 Client/guardian; and (c) Develop additional strategies with the Client/guardian, 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 Client'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. When requesting to participate in Cl, the Client shall communicate directly with his or her DDCS Case Manager. The DDCS Case Manager is responsible for authorizing Cl services. Page 9 DSHS Central Contract Services 1769CS County Agreement (12-26-2025)