DHS 61.38(2)(b) (b) Training services shall be directed toward integrating the individual into the total family and community environment.

DHS 61.38(2)(c) (c) Training services shall be provided as recommended in the service plan.

DHS 61.38(2)(d) (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.

DHS 61.38 History History: Cr. Register, January, 1980, No. 289, eff. 2-1-80.

DHS 61.39 DHS 61.39 Treatment services. Treatment services provide coordinated medical or medically related interventions which halt, control or reverse processes which cause, aggravate or complicate developmental disabilities. The interventions may include dental and medical treatments, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and other medical and ancillary medical programs.

DHS 61.39(1) (1) Personnel. There shall be a professional licensed in the area in which he or she is prescribing, directing, administering, or supervising treatment services. All treatment services shall be in compliance with the professional rules and regulations of the licensing bodies.

DHS 61.39(2) (2) Program.

DHS 61.39(2)(a) (a) Treatment services shall be provided as recommended in the service plan.

DHS 61.39(2)(b) (b) Designated staff involved in the treatment services 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 the recommendations for changes in the service plan.

DHS 61.39 History History: Cr. Register, January, 1980, No. 289, eff. 2-1-80.

DHS 61.40 DHS 61.40 Sheltered employment and work activity services. Sheltered employment services are non-competitive remunerative employment for an indefinite period of time for individuals who are presently unemployable in the competitive labor market. Work activity services are worklike therapeutic activities for individuals with disabilities whose physical or mental impairment is so severe as to make their productive capacity inconsequential (never more than 25% of the normal production capacity). Sheltered employment programs shall include sheltered employment services or work activity services and may include the additional developmental disabilities services of counseling, education, recreation, training, personal care and transportation. A sheltered employment program shall comply with all of the following:

DHS 61.40(1) (1) Personnel.

DHS 61.40(1)(a) (a) There shall be a director who shall possess skills and knowledges that typically would be acquired through a course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree in a human services field, with a minimum of 2 years supervisory or administrative experience in an agency which is programmed for the developmentally disabled or an appropriate industrial background with 2 years of relevant experience.

DHS 61.40(1)(b) (b) There shall be a program director who shall possess the skills and knowledges that typically would be acquired through a course of study leading to a master’s degree in psychology, rehabilitation or a closely related field with at least one year of experience in programming for the developmentally disabled. An additional 2 years of experience may provide those skills and knowledge typically acquired through study for a master’s degree.

DHS 61.40(1)(c) (c) There shall be a supervisor or supervisors who shall possess skills and knowledges that typically would be acquired through:

DHS 61.40(1)(c)1. 1. A course of study that would lead to a bachelor’s degree in one of the human services, or

DHS 61.40(1)(c)2. 2. A minimum of 2 years of academic, technical or vocational training consistent with the type of work to be supervised or

DHS 61.40(1)(c)3. 3. A minimum of 2 years of experience in a work situation related to the type of work supervised.

DHS 61.40(1)(d) (d) There may be a contract procurement specialist who shall have the skills and knowledges that typically would be acquired through a course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree in an industrial, business, or related field. Two years of bidding, pricing, time study, marketing, advertising or sales experience may be substituted for a course of study.

DHS 61.40(1)(e) (e) There may be a production manager who shall have the skills and knowledges that typically would be acquired through a course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree in an engineering, business or industrial field. Business or industrial experience in a supervisory capacity can substitute for course study on a year for year basis.

DHS 61.40(1)(f) (f) There shall be a vocational counselor who shall possess or be eligible for the provisional school counselor certificate and have the skills and knowledge typically acquired during a course of study leading to a master’s degree in counseling and guidance.

DHS 61.40(1)(g) (g) Additional 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.

DHS 61.40(1)(h) (h) Agencies offering sheltered employment or work activities shall maintain the following staff ratios when the program is operating:

DHS 61.40(1)(h)1. 1. There shall be a minimum of 2 supervisory personnel for the first 15 sheltered or work activity employees.

DHS 61.40(1)(h)2. 2. There shall be one additional direct service personnel for each additional 15 sheltered or work activity employees or fraction thereof.

DHS 61.40(1)(i) (i) Agencies offering sheltered employment or work activities shall make services available a minimum of 20 hours per week.

DHS 61.40(2) (2) Program.

DHS 61.40(2)(a) (a) Sheltered employment and work activity shall include remunerative work including supervision and instruction in work tasks and observance of safety principles in a realistic work atmosphere. A realistic work atmosphere is most effectively provided within a community job site setting, whenever possible.

DHS 61.40(2)(a)1. 1. Work orientation shall be provided to encourage good work habits. It shall include proper care of equipment and materials, correct handling of tools and machines, good attendance, punctuality, and safe work practices. It shall afford disciplined interpersonal work tolerance and work pace consistent with the client’s potential.