The role and responsibilities of the CWspecialist for a child in Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) custody do not change when a child is eligible for or receives HCBS. The CW specialist complies with Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) 340:75 and supports the application for and delivery of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS). The child's CW specialist is responsible for:

1. (1) applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) on behalf of the child per OAC 340:75-13-28 and 340:75-13-29;
2. (2) applying for medical services per OAC 340:75-13-61;
3. (3) visiting the child in DHS custody in DDS placement, per OAC 340:75-6-48;
4. (4) participating in the development of the child's DDS Individual Plan and attending meetings and case staffing as notified by DDS case management staff;
5. (5) notifying the DDS case manager of court hearings and requesting pertinent information for reports to the court; and
6. (6) arranging for the child's transportation, in collaboration with the DDS case manager, when the child must attend court

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Added at 18 Ok Reg 2309, eff 5-15-01 (emergency)

Added at 18 Ok Reg 3067, eff 7-12-01

Amended at 22 Ok Reg 1270, eff 5-26-05

Amended at 24 Ok Reg 1044, eff 6-1-07

Amended at 33 Ok Reg 1635, eff 9-15-16