D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-11402

Current through Register Vol. 72, No. 2, January 10, 2025

Rule 29-11402 - [Effective until 1/14/2025] PEER CASE MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (PCMI) - ELIGIBLITY, APPLICATION, AND SELECTION

11402.1

In order to be eligible to participate in the Peer Case Management Institute, an applicant shall be:

(a) A District resident;

(b) At least eighteen (18) years of age; and

(c) Either:

(1) A current or former consumer of services from a provider in the District's CoC of homeless services; or

(2) A person who has experienced homelessness at some point in their lifetime in the District or another jurisdiction in the United States.

11402.2

An applicant shall submit a completed application to the Department in the format prescribed by the Department.

11402.3

To be considered by the Department, the application shall be:

(a) Submitted during the designed timeframe for accepting applications; and

(b) Completed in full.

11402.4

The Department shall review each application it receives to determine the eligibility of the applicant and the timeliness and completeness of the application. The Department shall reject each incomplete or untimely application and each application from an ineligible applicant.

11402.5

The Department shall review each timely, complete application from an eligible applicant.

11402.6

The Department shall rank candidates for selection based on the number of open enrollment slots and the following factors:

(a) Personal essays submitted through the application process that demonstrate the applicant's interest in and commitment to working in case management.

(b) Writing proficiency as demonstrated through the personal essays submitted through the application process;

(c) Level of education completed, with preference given to those who have at least a high school diploma or GED;

(d) Strength of recommendation letters;

(e) Previous work experience in the CoC;

(f) Ability to speak another language, including American Sign Language; and

(g) The time and date the application was received, with preference going to the applications submitted first.

11402.7

Each applicant shall receive notice of their selection or denial to participate in the PCMI. Notice of denial shall conform to the requirements of Section 19(b) of the Act (D.C. Official Code §§ 4-754.33(b)).

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-11402

Final Rulemaking published at 71 DCR 11718 (9/27/2024), exp. 1/14/2025 (Emergency)