Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 361 - GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES
Subchapter C - CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
Section 361.61 - Qualifications and Training Requirements for Volunteers of Contractors
Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code ยง 361.61
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) A contractor that uses a volunteer who is not a certified guardian must ensure that the volunteer does not perform guardianship duties, but the volunteer may provide services that a DADS volunteer may provide under Texas Human Resources Code § 161.114(c).
(b) A contractor that uses a volunteer must:
(1) provide training that is relevant to the
services the volunteer will provide;
(2) assign to the volunteer a supervisor who
is a certified guardian and an employee of the contractor;
(3) ensure that the volunteer does not
provide services to a DADS ward until documentation and observation indicate
the volunteer is qualified to work with the ward;
(4) ensure that the volunteer's supervisor
reviews all work completed by the volunteer;
(5) ensure that the volunteer's supervisor
countersigns all documentation completed by the volunteer;
(6) ensure that the volunteer's supervisor
meets with the volunteer at least once per month and documents the
meeting;
(7) ensure that the
volunteer protects the health and safety of the ward;
(8) provide additional training to the
volunteer on skills needed to provide services at least annually; and
(9) document training provided to the
volunteer.
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