1. A. The Participant must be determined to require or likely benefit from the DDSN sponsored Services.
2. B. Prior to or on the first day of Service provision, a preliminary plan for the participant must be developed to outline the interventions and supports required by the participant until the initial plan is developed.

3. C. Plan: Each participant will have a written, person-centered plan developed, that outlines the Services, supports, and interventions to be provided. The plan shall be developed by the Participant and his/her Individual Support Team within thirty days (30) of the first date of service.

   1. (1) The plan will document the date and signature of the Participant and the Individual Support team members in attendance during the development of the plan.
   2. (2) The plan will identify and contain a description of the Participant’s preferences and interests; the Participant’s needs and goals; and the support and interventions to be provided.
   3. (3) The plan will encourage the Participant’s movement towards independence, including but not limited to, employment and community integration.
   4. (4) At least monthly, the plan is monitored by the Program Director or the director’s designee to determine the plan’s effectiveness.
   5. (5) The plan shall remain current at all times, but at a minimum, the plan will be reviewed and updated by the Participant with the Participant’s Individual Support Team every 12 months.
4. D. When a Service is provided, a detailed description of the Service must be documented.
5. E. The Services offered at the program will be based on Participants’ abilities/strengths, interests/preferences, and needs/supports. Activities should be age appropriate and allow for choice by each Participant.
6. F. The service program may not offer Services in a licensed residential setting, in the home of a Participant, or any other residential setting.

HISTORY: Amended by SCSR 48-5 Doc. No. 5181, eff May 24, 2024.