Section 7262.5 - Counselor Responsibilities(a) The referring Counselor shall: (1) Ensure that the case file is properly documented prior to submission to the Admissions Committee for review to include all of the following: (A) A report by an ophthalmologist or optometrist, including a description of usable residual vision and, if appropriate, recommendations for low vision aids.(B) A current medical or internist report including results of a recent blood test indicating creatinine level, BUN (blood urea nitrogen), and blood fasting sugar for all clients who are diabetic.(C) A chest X-ray or a TB skin test report.(D) Reports of any psychological tests completed.(E) School transcripts, if available.(F) Employment history, if any.(G) A referral letter which specifies:1. Particular areas in which the client needs training.2. Why OCB training is appropriate.3. Which services are anticipated to continue after OCB training.4. A tentative vocational objective.(H) An overview of the student's means of support.(2) Ensure there has been follow-up on recommendations for low vision aids prior to enrollment.(3) Inform the client, if accepted at the OCB, when a vacancy is anticipated.(4) Ensure that the client has a watch or an alarm clock (Braille when appropriate) when he/she arrives at the OCB.(5) Confer with the OCB Counselor to provide the client with additional equipment and supplies, if necessary.(6) Maintain communication throughout the client's stay, at least every 30 days to check on the client's progress.(7) Inform the client, within one week of the Committee's decision to deny admission, of his/her right to appeal the decision and the time frame for filing an appeal. A written summary of the reasons for the Committee's decision shall be provided, if requested by the client.(b) The OCB Counselor shall: (1) Ensure the provision of classes, seminars, and counseling sessions on the transmission of infectious diseases including those which are blood borne, airborne, sexually transmitted and transmitted through the sharing of needles, with special emphasis on AIDS. Instruction shall be given to new staff when hired, to students in accordance with section 7262.3(a) and at least every three months after admittance to the OCB, and to existing staff at least twice annually.(2) Participate in staff conferences, attended by the counselors and teachers working with the clients. The conferences shall be scheduled: (A) At least every two weeks, to discuss the overall progress of clients.(B) Within two weeks of the time a client leaves the program, to secure a final report of the client's mastery of those skills which prepare him/her for vocational services.(3) Compile the assessments submitted by the staff attending each conference and ensure that copies are: (A) Given to the student, if requested.(B) Incorporated in the case record.(C) Sent to the referring Counselor.(4) Notify the referring Counselor of the client's readiness to leave the Center.(5) Notify students whose absences are sufficient to interfere substantially with progress at the Center that one of the following actions shall be taken depending on the circumstances in each individual case. The student may:(A) Be placed on probation until attendance improves.(B) Be placed on a leave of absence until such time as the problem causing the absenteeism has been corrected.(C) Be dismissed from the program if the absenteeism is not corrected.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 7262.5
1. New section filed 2-10-93; operative 3-12-93 (Register 93, No. 7). Note: Authority cited: Sections 19006 and 19016, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 19500- 19506, Welfare and Institutions Code; 34 CFR Section 361.42.
1. New section filed 2-10-93; operative 3-12-93 (Register 93, No. 7).