Common use of Independent Living Program- Clause in Contracts

Independent Living Program-. ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ with DCBS staff in the completion and implementation of the child’s transition plan, and assist with services indicated in the treatment plan. B. Ensure that the child's living space does not present a hazard to the health and safety of the child; is well heated and ventilated; complies with state and local health requirements regarding water and sanitation; appliances are in good working order; the child has access to a working landline or cell phone; has adequate furnishings including bed, dresser (or other type of structure DocuSign Envelope ID: EF8E297B-24F7-43A7-9300-33B5DAA4095F containing drawers), table, chairs, etc.; and working smoke alarm within ten (10) feet of each bedroom. 1) If the scattered site dwelling adjoins a business open to the public, consideration shall be given to potential negative impacts on the child, including hours of operation, type of business, and clientele. C. A child under the age of eighteen (18) shall not be placed in a scattered site independent living setting. D. A child seventeen and three quarters of age may be placed in a supervised independent living setting if an exception has been approved by the DPP Director or designee. E. Youth placed in a scattered site independent living setting, shall receive a minimum of one (1) face to-face, in home contact per week. F. Youth placed in a supervised independent living setting, shall receive one daily face-to-face contact. G. The PCP shall notify the Cabinet social service worker, if there are any safety issues, use of alcohol or illicit drugs, or illegal contraband. ▇. The Provider’s social service worker shall document observations of the youth’s living arrangement. These observations should include details surrounding the youth’s progress in living independently. I. Coordinate with the regional Independent Living Specialist for timely and responsible application for and disbursement of independent living youth stipend to the youth. ▇. The Provider will be responsible for signing the lease, paying the security deposit, rent, and utilities. The Provider will withhold an amount specified by the Cabinet from the youth’s monthly stipend in exchange for rent. The Provider will keep a ledger and will review the ledger on a regular basis with the youth. Provider will place this money in a savings account for the youth and the money will be given to the youth upon discharge. 1) The Independent Living provider may withhold up to $500 of the youth’s saving for damages intentionally caused by the youth with written estimates for the cost to repair the damages and with approval from the Transitional Services Branch Manager or designee. K. Assist youth in completing the necessary paperwork and steps to enter into a postsecondary program, college, or technical school, within the time frames specified by the particular school/program. L. Assist youth in making progress towards graduation in their school program, college or technical school, and report any potential issues to the Cabinet social service worker. M. Assist and ensure that youth are either going to school full-time, working full-time (minimum 30 hours) or going to school part-time along with working part-time in order to maintain eligibility to remain in the program. Exceptions to the minimum requirements will made for youth with diagnosed disabilities. Such youth will receive support in improving their independent living skills. N. The Provider will withhold the monthly stipend until documentation of school and/or employment is received from the youth, with the exception of the $70 clothing, incidental, and monthly allowance. O. Assist youth in developing and maintaining a budget for living in the independent living program. Provide an initial detailed summary of the budget, along with any revisions, to the Cabinet social service worker. The summary shall include but not limited to: groceries, transportation, laundry, expenses, personal items, and clothing/shoes. P. Ensure that the youth has access to health care as necessary. The PCP shall educate the youth about the importance of good health, including substance abuse prevention, preventive health activities, and assist with scheduling of or transportation to medical appointments if the youth is in need of health care services. Q. Assist youth in obtaining and maintaining employment, transportation, and coaching and mentoring the youth regarding proper employment guidelines. R. The provider will teach independent living skills and assist youth with completing the independent living curriculum. 1) The Provider shall document efforts to teach these skills as well as document the youth’s progress In mastering these skills. 2) The Provider will work with youth on the completing the Milestone checklist once the youth has graduated from high school. 3) The Provider will review the youth’s Independent Living Binder during scheduled meetings with DocuSign Envelope ID: EF8E297B-24F7-43A7-9300-33B5DAA4095F the youth. S. Assist youth in developing meaningful, permanent connections with a caring adult, secure stable housing, and ensure that the youth has vital documents to aid in their successful transition out of care. T. Clinical Services: Initial Services- 1) Conduct an initial assessment within four (4) business days of placement to evaluate appropriateness, including location of the independent living unit. U. Clinical Services: Assessment- 1) Conduct and document an assessment of the youth’s skills and knowledge within fourteen (14) days of a youth’s placement with the Provider in accordance with 922 KAR 1:340. 2) Complete a standardized assessment within fourteen (14) days of a youth’s placement. a) This standardized assessment shall present an integrated picture of the youth’s needs and strengths with a focus on what must be achieved or supports that are needed for the youth to live safely and permanently in his/her home community. Alternatives to placement in the home community may be proposed, but the alternatives must be justified by the results of the standardized assessment. b) The standardized assessment shall include the following domains: i. Personal strengths and resources including hobbies, interests, talents, hopes and dreams; ii. Family involvement, strengths, and resources, including what is needed to achieve permanency; iii. Areas of risk, including harm to self, harm to others, and victimization; iv. Social, including capacity for attachment and peer relationships; v. Emotional and behavior, including, as appropriate, depression, anxiety, developmentally appropriate self-control, substance use, cognitive functions, and activity level; vi. Daily living skills/independent living skills; vii. Health and wellness, including medication management plan; viii. Educational and career; and