(a) The provider designates a program manager to supply work-site supervision, guidance, and oversight of job coach specialists and paraprofessional staff providing direct services in the waiver employment program. Prior to assuming program management duties, the program manager:
- (1) has completed all required training specified in OAC 340:100-3-38; and
- (2) has a minimum of four years of any combination of college level education and "full time equivalent" experience in serving persons with disabilities.
(b) A job coach addresses the person's needs as identified in the service recipient's chosen employment outcomes under the professional oversight of the program manager.
- (1) The provider designates job coaches whose minimum level of education includes a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (G.E.D.) and certification through the Division's approved training course.
- (2) Individuals who do not meet the educational requirement but who were certified job coaches prior to July 1, 1995, continue to be approved to provide Job Coaching Services.
- (c) The provider agency ensures that all staff comply with DDSD-approved training requirements specified in OAC 340:100-3-38.
Added at 15 Ok Reg 3873, eff 7-1-98 (emergency)
Added at 16 Ok Reg 1445, eff 5-27-99
Amended at 18 Ok Reg 2985, eff 5-17-01 (emergency)
Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1090, eff 5-13-02
Amended at 22 Ok Reg 2531, eff 7-11-05