DHS 61.03(1)(1)A program or service authorized under s. 51.42 or 51.437, Stats., is required to meet these standards in order to be eligible for state grants-in-aid.
DHS 61.03(2)(2)A board organized under s. 51.42, 51.437 or 46.23, Stats., shall submit an annual coordinated plan and budget in accordance with s. 46.031, Stats. The annual coordinated plan and budget shall establish priorities and objectives for the year, intermediate range plans and budgets, and modifications of long range objectives.
DHS 61.03(2)(a)(a) The coordinated plan and budget shall include plans for the provision of needed services pertaining to all program elements.
DHS 61.03(2)(b)(b) The coordinated plan and budget shall include plans for the provision of all 16 elements of developmental disability services.
DHS 61.03(2)(c)(c) The coordinated plan and budget shall include emphasis on special target populations mandated by the department.
DHS 61.03(2)(d)(d) The disability group program elements, services and optional related services are as follows:
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DHS 61.03 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, January, 1980, No. 289, eff. 2-1-80; correction in (2) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, October, 1999, No. 526.
DHS 61.04DHS 61.04Administration. The county board of supervisors of any county or combination of counties shall establish a board of directors in accordance with s. 46.23, 51.42 (4) or 51.437, Stats. The board shall appoint a program director.
DHS 61.04 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, January, 1980, No. 289, eff. 2-1-80.
DHS 61.05DHS 61.05Administrative personnel.
DHS 61.05(1)(1)The board program director is an administrator who has skills and knowledge in budgeting, planning, and program management. Such skills and knowledge are typically acquired during a course of study leading to a master’s degree and 5 years of related work experience in a relevant field.
DHS 61.05(2)(2)The board disability program coordinator shall have skills and knowledge in psychology, social work, rehabilitation, special education, health administration or a related human service field. The skills and knowledge required for appointment are typically acquired during a course of study leading to a master’s degree in one of the above listed fields and at least 4 years of relevant work experience.
DHS 61.05(3)(3)The clinical director of the board program shall be a psychiatrist.
DHS 61.05(4)(4)Additional years of experience in a relevant field may be substituted for the above academic qualifications. The department may approve the employment of individuals with lesser qualifications than stated in this subsection, if the program can demonstrate and document the need to do so. Written documentation of administrative personnel qualifications shall be maintained on file at the board office and available for inspection by the department.
DHS 61.05 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, January, 1980, No. 289, eff. 2-1-80.
DHS 61.06DHS 61.06Program personnel. Personnel in programs provided or contracted for by a board shall meet the following qualifications. Written documentation of such qualifications shall be maintained on file at the board office and available for inspection by the recipient of treatment services and the department.
DHS 61.06(1)(1)A physician shall be licensed to practice medicine in the state of Wisconsin and shall have skills in that area in which he or she is practicing (i.e. developmental disabilities, alcoholism, chemical dependency, etc.).
DHS 61.06(2)(2)A psychiatrist shall be a physician licensed in the state of Wisconsin and shall have satisfactorily completed 3 years residency training in psychiatry in a program approved by the American medical association.
DHS 61.06(3)(3)A child psychiatrist shall be a physician licensed in the state of Wisconsin and shall have satisfactorily completed a residency training program in child psychiatry approved by the American medical association.
DHS 61.06(4)(4)A psychologist shall meet statutory requirements for licensure in the state of Wisconsin. Psychologists who do not meet licensure requirements may be employed to work under the direct supervision of a licensed psychologist.
DHS 61.06(5)(5)A social worker shall have such education, training, work or other life experiences which would provide reasonable assurance that the skills and knowledge required to perform the tasks have been acquired. Such skills and knowledge are typically acquired during a course of study leading to a master’s degree in social work. Social workers with lesser qualifications may be employed to work under the direct supervision of a qualified social worker.
DHS 61.06(6)(6)Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses employed to provide nursing service shall have current Wisconsin licensure and appropriate experience or further education related to the responsibility of the position.
DHS 61.06(7)(7)Occupational therapists, recreational therapists, music therapists, art therapists and speech and language therapists shall have skills and knowledge which are typically acquired during a course of study and clinical fieldwork training leading to a bachelor’s degree in their respective profession.
DHS 61.06(8)(8)A teacher shall be eligible for certification by the department of public instruction for teaching the appropriate intellectual disability or shall secure the temporary approval of the department.
DHS 61.06(9)(9)A rehabilitation counselor shall be certified or eligible for certification by the commission on rehabilitation counselor certification.
DHS 61.06(10)(10)A vocational counselor 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 61.06(11)(11)Physical therapists shall be licensed by the Wisconsin medical examining board.
DHS 61.06(12)(12)The educational services director or designee shall have skills and knowledge in communications, educational methods and community organization which is typically acquired during a course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree. Training or experience is acceptable if the individual is able to design and present educational programs, communicate clearly in writing and verbally, and construct a major program service through planning, organization and leadership.