A provider agency's consumer preparation specialist must meet the following qualifications:

1. (1) Must be employed by a provider agency;
2. (2) Must have a minimum of one year experience working with individuals having severe disabilities with experience working with individuals with quadriplegia preferred;
3. (3) Must be trained by the provider agency in consumer preparation; and

4. (4) Must be able to provide the services listed in § 67:54:06:11.

   Consumer preparation services are provided by staff from a provider agency. The services are contained in the consumer's service plan and are agreed to by the consumer and the consumer's case manager.

Source: 21 SDR 230, effective July 13, 1995; 30 SDR 135, effective March 16, 2004.

General Authority: SDCL 28-6-1.

Law Implemented: SDCL 28-6-1.