1. (a) The general program design requirements that apply to both Work Activity Programs (addressing the specific program standards as defined in Sections 58820 through 58822) and Supported Employment Programs (addressing the specific program standards as defined in Section 58830 and 58831) and reflect current CARF requirements shall include the following:

   1. (1) A description of the program including:

      1. (A) Employment/Habilitation philosophy, including purpose and goals;
      2. (B) The specific services and supports it typically provides;
      3. (C) A definition of the geographic area and anticipated number of individuals the vendor intends to serve;
   2. (2) The methods used to inform consumers about the programs services and supports, employment, and career options;
   3. (3) Desired consumer outcomes stated in measurable terms;

   4. (4) A description of the entrance and exit criteria that includes all of the following:

      1. (A) Ages of consumers to be served;
      2. (B) Any other prerequisites required for entrance and continuing participation in the program;

      3. (C) A description of the consumer attributes required for participation, including:

         1. 1. Self-care skills,
         2. 2. Physical and medical conditions, and
         3. 3. Behavioral characteristics.
   5. (5) A description of the process the program uses for evaluating and promoting consumer career/vocational development;
   6. (6) A description of the person-centered planning process used to facilitate a consumer's vocational and career outcome(s);
   7. (7) A staff-training plan;
   8. (8) A description of the internal consumer grievance procedures pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code, Section 4705;
   9. (9) A description of the program's quality management system;

2. (b) Program design modifications:

   1. (1) Must be approved by the vendoring regional center prior to implementation; and
   2. (2) Require the vendor to notify, at least 30 days prior to the implementation of the modification, the consumer(s) or authorized representative(s), the Department, and the Department of Rehabilitation.

3. (c) In addition to the general program design requirements described in (a) and (b) above, the program design for Work Activity Programs (addressing the specific program standards as defined in Sections 58820 through 58822) shall include the following:

   1. (1) Consumer attendance policy to include the following:

      1. (A) The requirement for the vendor to notify the regional center on or before a consumer's fifth consecutive day of unplanned absence; and,
      2. (B) The attendance requirements for a consumer to remain enrolled in the program;
   2. (2) The length of the program day;
   3. (3) A description of the methods utilized for contract procurement and product marketing;

4. (d) In addition to the general program design requirements described in (a) and (b) above; the program design for Supported Employment Programs, Group or Individual (addressing the specific program standards as defined in Sections 58830 and 58831) shall include the following:

   1. (1) A description of the services and supports used to assist consumer(s) to meet employer requirements;
   2. (2) The methods utilized for job development, placement and retention;
   3. (3) The process used to determine either Individual or group placement.

Note: Authority cited: Section 11152, Government Code; and Section 4866, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 4851(e) and 4861, Welfare and Institutions Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-22-2004 as an emergency; operative 7-22-2004 (Register 2004, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-19-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2004, No. 49).

3. New section refiled 11-29-2004 as an emergency; operative 11-29-2004 (Register 2004, No. 49). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-29-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. New section refiled 3-30-2005 as an emergency; operative 3-30-2005 (Register 2005, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-28-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-30-2005 order, including repealer and new section, transmitted to OAL 6-21-2005 and filed 8-1-2005; amendments operative 8-31-2005 (Register 2005, No. 31).