1. (a) Each SLS vendor shall provide for the performance of the duties of director, direct service supervisor(s), and employees of the vendor who provide direct service to consumers.

2. (b) The SLS vendor may:

   1. (1) Separate or combine, and provide for the discharge of, these duties as appropriate to the vendor's circumstances and internal organization; and
   2. (2) Designate staff positions by titles different from those noted in (a).

3. (c) One individual may assume all the duties of the director, direct service supervisor(s), and direct service employees of the vendor, or any combination of such duties, provided:

   1. (1) The individual meets the qualifications for any positions assumed; and
   2. (2) No more than one full-time equivalent position is required for discharging such duties.
4. (d) Pursuant to Sections 58630(d), 58654, and 58671(c), a SLS vendor providing services to consumers at no more than one home may be required to meet service design, training, and/or service evaluation requirements that are less demanding than those required by the regional center of other SLS vendors.
5. (e) The SLS vendor shall assure that any consultant to the SLS vendor meets all licensing, certification, registration and SLS vendor status requirements applicable to the functions undertaken by the consultant.

Note: Authority cited: Section 11152, Government Code; Sections 4648(a)(3)(A) and 4690, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 4648(a)(6)(A), Welfare and Institutions Code.

History

1. New article 5 and section filed 8-14-95 as an emergency; operative 8-14-95 (Register 95, No. 33). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-12-95 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New article 5 and section refiled 12-4-95 as an emergency; operative 12-12-95 (Register 95, No. 49). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-10-96 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. New article 5 and section refiled 4-8-96 as an emergency; operative 4-10-96 (Register 96, No. 15). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-6-96 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-14-95 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 8-8-96 and filed 9-20-96 (Register 96, No. 38).