Roles and Responsibilities Examine the roles and responsibilities
Roles and Responsibilities
Examine the roles and responsibilities of various entities as defined by law and by the Self-Determination Program Waiver application 6/2016 Self-Determination Program training to Regional Centers Learning Objectives 2
Department of Justice Regional Centers, IPP Teams, and Service Coordinators Independent Facilitator State Council on Developmental Disabilities Program Participants Financial Management Services providers Department of Developmental Services Individual Program Planning Teams Self-Determination Program requires many entities take responsibility Statewide Self. Determination Advisory Committee Local Volunteer Advisory Committees 3
Ø Implement the Self-Determination Program Ø Establish local volunteer advisory committees Ø Establish agreements with local consumer or family-run organizations to conduct outreach and training Ø Conduct Pre-Enrollment Informational Meetings and orientations Ø Vendorize financial management services providers 6/2016 Self-Determination Program training to Regional Centers 4
Ø When requested, provide participants the support necessary to transition into and out of the Self-Determination Program 6/2016 Self-Determination Program training to Regional Centers 5
Ø Continue to use the person-centered planning process in the development of participants’ Individual Program Plans Ø Determine the individual budget taking into consideration changes in circumstances or unmet needs Ø Attach the completed budget to the Individual Program Plan 6/2016 Self-Determination Program training to Regional Centers Individual Program Planning Team 6
Ø Many of your current responsibilities will remain the same Ø Additional responsibilities: • Determining an individual budget • Working with an independent facilitator if chosen 6/2016 Self-Determination Program training to Regional Centers Service Coordinators 7
Ø A person selected by the participant who can assist in making decisions about services and supports Ø Must receive training in the principles of selfdetermination, the person-centered planning process, and the other responsibilities at her or his cost Ø Must ensure choices are documented in the Individual Program Plan Ø Any fees are paid from a Self-Determination Program participant’s budget 6/2016 Self-Determination Program training to Regional Centers Independent Facilitator 8
Ø Review the development and ongoing progress of the Self-Determination Program Ø Offer recommendations for ongoing improvement 6/2016 Self-Determination Program training to Regional Centers Local Volunteer Advisory Committees 9
Meet to identify— Ø Self-determination best practices Ø Effective consumer and family training materials Ø Implementation concerns Ø Systemic issues Ø Ways to enhance the program Ø Recommendations 6/2016 Self-Determination Program training to Regional Centers Statewide Advisory Committee 10
Ø Partner with regional centers to make appointments to local volunteer advisory committees Ø Form the Statewide Self-Determination Advisory Committee Ø Share Self-Determination Program information Ø Issue a report to the Legislature with recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of the Self-Determination Program 6/2016 Self-Determination Program training to Regional Centers State Council on Dev. Disabilities 11
Must agree to all of the following: Ø Participate in an orientation on SDP Ø Utilize generic services and supports first Ø Only purchase services and supports necessary to implement his or her Individual Program Plan Ø Manage his or her individual budget Ø Utilize the services of a financial management services provider 6/2016 Self-Determination Program training to Regional Centers Program Participants 12
Dept. of Developmental Services 6/2016 Must ensure that Regional Centers are trained in the principles of selfdetermination, the mechanics of the Self. Determination Program, and the rights of consumers and families as candidates for, and participants in, the Self-Determination Program training to Regional Centers 13
Ø Apply for and secure federal funding Ø Issue program directives until the time regulations can be adopted Ø Develop informational materials Ø Facilitate criminal background checks for those that are required Ø Report to the Legislature on program information beginning January 1, 2017 6/2016 Self-Determination Program training to Regional Centers Dept. of Developmental Services 14
Ø Only provider required to vendor with Regional Center Ø Assists participants to manage and direct distribution of funds Ø Ensures participants have financial resources to stay within their budgets Ø Provides monthly statements to the participant and service coordinator 6/2016 Self-Determination Program training to Regional Centers Financial Management Services 15
Ø Receives requests from the Department of Developmental Services to check providers’ criminal histories Ø Provides responses to those requests Ø Charges fees to the Department to cover processing costs 6/2016 Self-Determination Program training to Regional Centers Department of Justice 16
Self-Determination Program training to Regional Centers 6/2016 Questions 17
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