Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.03.21 - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AGENCIES (DDA)
GENERAL AGENCY QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Section 16.03.21.300 - GENERAL STAFFING REQUIREMENTS FOR AGENCIES

Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 16.03.21.300

Current through September 2, 2024

Each DDA is accountable for all operations, policy, procedures, and service elements of the agency.

01. Agency Administrator Qualifications. The agency administrator must have two (2) years of supervisory experience with the population served in an administrative role. An administrator may designate a qualified individual to perform administrative functions on their behalf.

02. Agency Administrator Duties. An agency administrator is accountable for the overall operations of the agency, including ensuring compliance with these rules, overseeing and managing personnel, developing and implementing written policies and procedures, and overseeing the agency's quality assurance program.

03. Supervisor Qualifications. The agency must have documentation that ensures personnel acting in a supervisory capacity meets qualifications as required by the payer source for the service provided. The agency administrator and supervisor can be the same individual if the agency can meet requirements of each duty.

04. Supervisor Duties.

a. Complete or obtain participant assessments and plans according to the authorized plan of service.

b. Provide personnel initial direction, procedural guidance, and monthly supervision of work performed to ensure programs are implemented as written and demonstrate the necessary skills to provide the services.

05. Direct Service Provider (DSP) Qualifications. A person qualified to provide services must meet the qualifications prescribed for the type of services to be rendered and training requirements of Section 302 of these rules.

06. DSP Duties. Perform tasks as assigned under the direction of a supervisor. Tasks may not be assigned that require specific certification or licensure.

07. Parent or Legal Guardian of Participant. A DDA may not hire the parent or legal guardian of a participant to provide services to the parent's or legal guardian's child.

08. Volunteer Workers in a DDA. If volunteers are utilized, the agency must establish written policies and procedures governing the screening, training, and utilization of volunteer workers. If a volunteer is working directly with participants, they must meet the qualifications, training, and record requirements of a DSP.

Effective March 17, 2022

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