10 Colo. Code Regs. § 2505-10-8.7512
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 24, December 25, 2024
Section 10 CCR 2505-10-8.7512 - Child and Youth Mentorship8.7512.AChild and Youth Mentorship Eligibility1. Child and Youth Mentorship is a covered benefit available to Members enrolled in the HCBS Children's Habilitation Residential Program Waiver.8.7512.BChild and Youth Mentorship Definition1. Child and Youth Mentorship means the implementation of therapeutic and/or behavioral service and support plans, building life skills, providing guidance to the child or youth with self-care, learning self-advocacy, and Protective Oversight as defined at Section 8.7506.B.2.8.7512.CChild and Youth Mentorship Inclusions1. This service may be utilized in maintaining stabilization, preventing Crisis situations, and/or de-escalation of a Crisis.2. Service may be provided in the Member's home or community as determined by the Wrap around Plan.3. Child and Youth Mentorship may be provided individually, or in conjunction with the Wraparound Service, defined at Section 8.7557.8.7512DChild and Youth Mentorship Provider Agency Requirements1. Individuals providing Child and Youth Mentorship must meet the following criteria:a. Complete at least 40 hours of training in Crisis Prevention, De-escalation, and Intervention that must encompass all of the following:ii. Youth mental health first aid.iii. Positive Behavior Supports, behavior intervention, and de-escalation techniques.v. Family systems and Family engagement.vi. Child and adolescent development.vii. Mental health topics and services.viii. Substance abuse topics and services.ix. Psychotropic medications.x. Prevention, detection, and reporting of mistreatment. abuse, neglect, and exploitation.xi. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.xii. Child/youth specific training.b. Complete annual refresher courses on the above training topics.47 CR 03, February 10, 2024, effective 3/16/202447 CR 21, November 10, 2024, effective 11/30/2024