SECTION 317:40-5-57. Developmental Disabilities Services Division case manager roles and responsibilities regarding Specialized Foster Care

  In addition to other identified roles and responsibilities, the Developmental Disabilities Services Division (DDSD) case manager is responsible for:

(1)   reporting any significant changes to the SFC specialist;

(2)   assessing guardianship needs;

(3)   facilitating pre-placement visits when approved by the SFC specialist;

(4)   monitoring for current backup plan, as described in OAC 317:40-5-59;

(5)   monitoring the service recipient's personal inventory, Form DDS-22;

(6)   monitoring the service recipient's funds and resources monthly;

(7)   reporting any potential violations of policy and standards to the SFC specialist in accordance with OAC 317:40-5-63 and assisting with the development of the provider's plan of action, if appropriate;

(8)   assisting in the inventory of any necessary adaptive equipment, Form DDS-22;

(9)   attending Court hearings for custody children;

(10)   forwarding copies of monthly contact reports on custody children to the DCFS specialist;

(11)   notifying the DCFS specialist or legally authorized representative of needed medical consents for pre-planned or emergency services; and

(12)   completing appropriate section of Form DDS-24, Annual Review, and providing the information to the SFC specialist.

[Source: Added at 15 Ok Reg 3855, eff 7-1-98 (emergency); Added at 16 Ok Reg 1445, eff 5-27-99; Amended at 22 Ok Reg 2559, eff 7-11-05]